Claire Fielden

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I'm Claire Fielden, a software developer with a strong background in database administration, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud-based development.

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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.

  • 3 years' experience
  • Joined September 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • AfrikaansAdvanced
  • JavaneseAdvanced

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 9 roles

Database Administrator · iPay WestlakeMar 2025 – Sep 2025 · 7 mos

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.

Java API Developer · PayAt ServicesMar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos

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 · iPay WestlakeMar 2025 – Sep 2025 · 7 mos

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.

Java API Developer · PayAt ServicesMar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos
Database Administrator · iPay WestlakeMar 2025 – Sep 2025 · 7 mos
Java API Developer · PayAt ServicesMar 2025 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos
Bookkeeper · Prestige PayrollsDec 2022 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos
Bookkeeper · Prestige PayrollsDec 2022 – Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Education· 12

BSc Honours Computer Science · University of Cape Town2021 – 2024
BSc Computer Science and Computer Engineering · University of Cape Town2030 – 2022
BSc Computer Science and Mathematics · University of South Africa2030 – 2020
BEng Chemical Engineering · University of Stellenbosch2030 – 2018

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