Hi, I’m Concern Simbarashe Gobvu, a software engineer, full stack developer, and database administrator. I thrive on turning complex problems into clean, reliable software and leading teams to deliver on time. I enjoy optimizing performance, security, and user experience, and I stay current with the latest technologies by continuously learning and applying new approaches to drive meaningful results.

Concern Simbarashe Gobvu

Hi, I’m Concern Simbarashe Gobvu, a software engineer, full stack developer, and database administrator. I thrive on turning complex problems into clean, reliable software and leading teams to deliver on time. I enjoy optimizing performance, security, and user experience, and I stay current with the latest technologies by continuously learning and applying new approaches to drive meaningful results.

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Hi, I’m Concern Simbarashe Gobvu, a software engineer, full stack developer, and database administrator. I thrive on turning complex problems into clean, reliable software and leading teams to deliver on time.

I enjoy optimizing performance, security, and user experience, and I stay current with the latest technologies by continuously learning and applying new approaches to drive meaningful results.

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Work Experience

Full Stack Software Engineer at E-Alliance Solutions
January 1, 2025 - November 25, 2025
Setting up development and server environments with appropriate tools. Collaborated with design teams to deliver intuitive and engaging user interfaces. Built and maintained responsive UIs using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Flutter, React, and JavaScript. Implemented back-end functionality that runs smoothly across devices and browsers. Developed and managed databases and applications, wrote effective APIs, and established security and data protection policies.
Full Stack Software Developer at Showline Solutions
May 1, 2022 - November 25, 2025
Set up development environment; collaborated with design teams to ensure intuitive user interactions. Designed, developed, and maintained the back end of web applications using server-side languages. Provided back-end functionality that runs smoothly from any device or browser. Developed and managed databases and applications. Tested software for responsiveness and efficiency. Identified and troubleshooted issues in front-end and back-end. Maintained and upgraded in-house and outsourced software. Implemented security and data protection policies. Stayed up to date with industry trends and technologies to enhance performance and functionality.
Software Engineer at Zimbabwe Open University
February 28, 2025 - February 28, 2025
Developing innovative software in small teams using cutting-edge technologies, with emphasis on Java2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) components and NetBeans or Eclipse IDE plug-ins. Delivering projects on time and to specification with appropriate quality. Researching new technologies to adopt and providing tests and recommendations to ICT management. Designing, developing, and modifying software systems; coordinating software system installation. Monitoring application server performance; modifying existing software to correct errors and improve performance. Supervising programmers and systems analysts. Developing and directing software system testing, validation procedures, programming, and technical documentation. Analyzing user needs and software requirements to determine feasibility within time and cost constraints. Ensuring periodic database maintenance.
Software Developer at Zimbabwe Open University
September 30, 2023 - September 30, 2023
Setting up development environment with appropriate tools. Providing programs and code for new system projects. Entering coded programs into computer systems. Encoding project requirements by translating workflow information into computer language. Maintaining historical records by documenting program development and revisions. Preparing system technical documents. Providing technical support to existing software. Reviewing results of computer runs to determine necessary modifications. Developing new subroutines or expanding existing programs to cater for future needs.
Full Stack Software Developer at Devine Assignments | Nhau/Indaba
August 31, 2021 - August 31, 2021
Web applications development using PHP with PDO, PDOX, MySQL and Eloquent. Maintaining mobile applications and WhatsApp chatbot development. Setting up development environments. Solving business problems by developing appropriate software. Completing assigned tasks on time and accurately. Compiling documentation for developed applications. Providing training materials for users. Performing other duties as assigned by the IT Manager.

Education

Master of Software Development at University of Zimbabwe
November 1, 2025 - November 25, 2025
Bachelor of Software Engineering at Zimbabwe Open University
November 1, 2019 - November 25, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet

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