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Minenhle Solson

@minenhlesolson

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Backend-focused software engineer building secure APIs and AI-powered products across web and mobile.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a backend role where I can build secure, API-first services and production-grade data systems, integrate LLMs responsibly, and partner cross-functionally to ship scalable products.

I’m a backend-focused software engineer and product builder with 5+ years delivering web and mobile applications. I specialize in designing secure APIs, data models, and production-ready services that help products move from concept to reliable operation.

In my current role at Somahorse AI, I build and maintain backend services and REST APIs for AI-powered products. I work across Node.js, Python, Java, Kotlin, PHP, C#, and ASP.NET Core, using Supabase, PostgreSQL, Firebase, and MySQL to ship dependable data and cloud foundations.

I integrate LLM services and third-party APIs with secure validation, structured error handling, logging, and reliable data flows. I also manage authentication, role-based access, file storage, and real-time features—while collaborating closely with frontend and product teams.

As a freelance engineer (M-Labs), I’ve directed end-to-end delivery of 20+ digital products for independent clients and cross-functional teams, using an API-first approach and integrating Gemini and GPT into production workflows. Previously, as a Lead Full-Stack Engineer at Zagmax, I architected cross-platform mobile experiences and deployed a custom auction engine with fraud-prevention controls, and I’ve built responsive UIs as a Front-End Developer at Home Compass.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Backend Developer

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Somahorse AI

Jun 2026 - Present (2 months)

Built and maintained backend services and REST APIs supporting AI-powered products and internal workflows. Designed PostgreSQL schemas in Supabase (including migrations and row-level security), integrated LLM and third-party APIs, and managed authentication, RBAC, file storage, and real-time features.

Python Java Kotlin PHP C#ASP.NET Core Supabase PostgreSQL Firebase MySQL React TypeScript Swift Kotlin Multiplatform .NET MAUI REST APIs API Integration Git Bun AI Integration Gemini GPT Authentication File Storage Logging

Current

Freelance Software Engineer

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M-Labs

Feb 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Directed end-to-end delivery of 20+ digital products for independent clients and cross-functional teams, with backend, API-first, and AI integration focus. Built scalable server-side logic and REST APIs using Java, Kotlin, and Node.js, integrating Gemini and GPT into production workflows.

Java Kotlin Node REST APIs API First Development Gemini GPT Backend Development AI Integration

Lead Full-Stack Engineer

Zagmax

Feb 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Architected and deployed a cross-platform mobile application using Kotlin Multiplatform for a fitness tracking and community engagement platform. Built a low-latency real-time community chat system and an end-to-end auction engine, and improved product discovery with Algolia and React.

Kotlin Multiplatform Real Time State Synchronization Low Latency Systems End to End Auction Engine Community Chat System Algolia React

Front-End Developer

Home Compass

Feb 2021 - Dec 2021 (10 months)

Modernised property transactions through a blockchain-enabled platform by translating Adobe XD designs into responsive, pixel-accurate user interfaces. Built front-end logic for a cryptocurrency payment gateway within the property transaction experience.

Adobe XD Responsive UI Payment Gateways Blockchain