I'm Claire Fielden, a software developer with a strong background in database administration, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud-based development. I have hands-on experience building RESTful APIs with Spring Boot, managing CI/CD pipelines on AWS, containerizing with Docker, and writing robust tests. I'm currently seeking opportunities in the UK to contribute to innovative tech teams.\n\nI'm passionate about solving complex problems, collaborating in Agile environments, and applying data processing and visualization skills to drive insights. I'm excited to relocate to the UK, bring my cross-disciplinary experience from SA, and continue growing in cloud-native development, cybersecurity, and AI-powered solutions.

Claire Fielden

I'm Claire Fielden, a software developer with a strong background in database administration, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud-based development. I have hands-on experience building RESTful APIs with Spring Boot, managing CI/CD pipelines on AWS, containerizing with Docker, and writing robust tests. I'm currently seeking opportunities in the UK to contribute to innovative tech teams.\n\nI'm passionate about solving complex problems, collaborating in Agile environments, and applying data processing and visualization skills to drive insights. I'm excited to relocate to the UK, bring my cross-disciplinary experience from SA, and continue growing in cloud-native development, cybersecurity, and AI-powered solutions.

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I’m Claire Fielden, a software developer with a strong background in database administration, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud-based development. I have hands-on experience building RESTful APIs with Spring Boot, managing CI/CD pipelines on AWS, containerizing with Docker, and writing robust tests. I’m currently seeking opportunities in the UK to contribute to innovative tech teams.\n\nI’m passionate about solving complex problems, collaborating in Agile environments, and applying data processing and visualization skills to drive insights. I’m excited to relocate to the UK, bring my cross-disciplinary experience from SA, and continue growing in cloud-native development, cybersecurity, and AI-powered solutions.

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Language

English
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Afrikaans
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Javanese
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Work Experience

Java API Developer at PayAt Services
March 1, 2025 - Present
Design and development of RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot and Maven; AWS-based CI/CD pipelines with Bitbucket; Docker containerization; code quality and security verification with SonarQube; unit and integration testing with JUnit/Mockito; Agile/Scrum collaboration; IntelliJ IDEA for development and debugging.
Database Administrator at iPay Westlake
March 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Shell scripting (Unix Bash, PowerShell) and VM management; networking (SSH tunneling, VPN), cryptography, and web security; job scheduling (SLURM, PBS Pro, cron); PostgreSQL/SQL/NoSQL databases; data preprocessing (Pandas, NumPy) and data visualization; report creation; UAT/production deployments and upgrades; Tomcat log analysis; Java automation tasks.
Bookkeeper at Prestige Payrolls
December 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025
Processing of Trial Balance, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, VAT and Cash Book monthly; data capture of leave forms, weekly wages and monthly salaries; assisted with UIF and WCA claims.
Java API Developer at PayAt Services
March 1, 2025 - Present
Design and development of RESTful APIs and microservices: Spring Boot, Maven; AWS for CI/CD; Docker; SonarQube; JUnit/Mockito tests; Agile/Scrum; IntelliJ IDEA.
Database Administrator at iPay Westlake
March 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Unix Shell scripting, PowerShell & VM management; Networking and cloud security; Job scheduling (SLURM, PBS Pro, cron, anacron); PostgreSQL/Oracle/MongoDB; Data preprocessing and visualization; Deployment of UAT/production sites and Tomcat logs; automation via Java and Bash.
Bookkeeper at Prestige Payrolls
December 31, 2022 - September 22, 2025
Monthly processing of Trial Balance/Income Statement/Balance Sheet/VAT/Cash Book; data capture of leave forms, weekly wages, monthly salaries; UIF/WCA claims assistance.
Java API Developer at PayAt Services
March 1, 2025 - Present
Design and development of RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot and Maven; configured CI/CD workflows on AWS with Bitbucket; containerized with Docker; ensured code quality with SonarQube and unit/integration testing with JUnit/Mockito; collaborated in Agile/Scrum teams and used IntelliJ IDEA for development.
Database Administrator at iPay Westlake
March 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025
Shell scripting, Unix/Linux, Windows PowerShell, and virtual machines; network security and authentication; job scheduling with SLURM/PBS Pro and cron; database management with PostgreSQL and data preprocessing/visualization (Pandas, BeautifulSoup, NumPy); creation and alteration of reports; deployment of UAT/production sites and regular upgrades; log analysis and Java utilities for automation.
Bookkeeper at Prestige Payrolls
December 31, 2022 - September 22, 2025
Processing of Trial Balance, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, VAT Report and Cash Book on a monthly basis. Data capture of leave forms, weekly wages and monthly salaries. Assisted with UIF and WCA claims.

Education

BSc Honours Computer Science at University of Cape Town
January 1, 2021 - March 1, 2024
BSc Computer Science and Computer Engineering at University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at University of South Africa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Stellenbosch
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
BSc Honours Computer Science at University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
BSc Computer Science and Computer Engineering at University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
BEng Chemical Engineering at University of Stellenbosch
January 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025
BEng Chemical Engineering (incomplete) at University of Stellenbosch
January 1, 2018 - September 22, 2025
BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at University of South Africa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
BSc Computer Science and Computer Engineering at University of South Africa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
BSc Honours Computer Science at University of Cape Town
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Computers & Electronics