As a seasoned Android developer, I’m looking for a role where I can craft high-quality, user-focused apps with a team that values clean architecture, innovation, and collaboration. I’m passionate about meaningful products and thrive in environments that support growth, creativity, and technical excellence. Open to remote opportunities.
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Velaphi Mathebula
@velaphimathebula
Creative Android dev who loves crafting meaningful apps with care for the user, product, and client.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I'm Velaphi Mathebula, a dedicated Android Developer with over 9 years of experience building mobile applications that are not only technically sound but also crafted with care and creativity. I specialize in creating seamless, user-friendly experiences using modern Android technologies like Jetpack Compose, Hilt, and MVVM architecture.
My passion for mobile development extends beyond just writing code — I genuinely care about the end product, the people it serves, and the impact it has. I’ve worked across various industries on both freelance and full-time projects, consistently delivering scalable and maintainable solutions that meet business and user needs.
I stay active in the tech community through GDG Johannesburg, contribute to developer discussions, and enjoy mentoring others. In my spare time, I sharpen my skills through personal projects, explore new technologies, and stay up to date with the latest trends in mobile development.
Whether I’m collaborating with a team or leading the development of a new feature, I always bring a strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and a deep love for what I do.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
GE
Current
Android Developer
Getmyboat
Apr 2022 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Led multiple mobile feature releases for a global boat rental platform, including redesigns and multi-language support. Championed clean code standards and Kotlin migration for legacy Java codebases. Mentored junior engineers and interns, improving onboarding and productivity.
TA
Android Developer
Takealot
Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Maintained logistics apps (Driver & Branch), streamlining deliveries for South Africa’s largest e-commerce platform. Migrated critical modules from Java to Kotlin, reducing crashes and technical debt. Managed production support rotations and Firebase crash analytics resolution.
AB
Android Developer Consultant
ABInBev
Apr 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Stabilized and maintained an internal app integrated with the Salesforce SDK. Deployed secure non-Play Store builds and mentored learnership developers.
SA
Android Developer
Simfy Africa
Sep 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Developed features for Ayoba (messaging) and MusicTime (music streaming) using MVVM and coroutines. Contributed to critical components like Explore, Messaging, and Streaming. Led feature development and coordinated app releases across teams.
DI
Software Engineer
Discovery
Jun 2018 - Present (7 years 1 month)
Delivered high-impact features for Discovery Insure and Vitality, including “Quote in 60 Seconds” and “Vitality Open.” Built microservices in Spring Boot for mobile platform integration. Integrated third-party SDKs and improved app stability with best practices.
DT
Android Developer
Dynamic Visual Technologies
Aug 2017 - Present (7 years 11 months)
Built and maintained several Android apps, including DevConf 2018 and other conference/event platforms. Reused codebase efficiently via Android build flavors. Collaborated across teams and clients to deliver high-quality apps.
1C
Software Engineer
101 Collective
Aug 2016 - Present (8 years 11 months)
Transitioned hybrid apps to native Android, adding modern features and improved UX. Led a small dev team and released updates via the Play Store.
FB
Technical Test Analyst
First National Bank
Feb 2014 - Present (11 years 5 months)
Led QA for major banking systems, including the mainframe upgrade project in 2015. Designed automated testing frameworks and collaborated across SDLC teams.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
COCoursera
Swift 5 iOS Application Developer, iOS Application Development
2020 - 2020
Completed a course focused on developing iOS applications using Swift 5.
UDUdacity
Android Nano-degree, Android Development
2019 - 2019
Completed a comprehensive program focused on advanced Android development techniques and best practices.
GO
Android Associate, Android Development
2018 - 2018
Achieved certification demonstrating proficiency in Android application development.
UAUniversity of South Africa
Bachelors of Science, Computer Science Information Systems
2011 - 2015
Studied Computer Science and Information Systems, gaining foundational knowledge in software development and system architecture.
Availability
Looking for a job
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
52k-60k USD
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