Dynamic full stack developer with expertise in Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Go, seeking an engaging developer opportunity.

Edward Chanakira

Dynamic full stack developer with expertise in Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Go, seeking an engaging developer opportunity.

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Dynamic full stack developer with expertise in Java, Kotlin, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Go, seeking an engaging
developer opportunity.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Software Developer at Foresite Cybersecurity
April 1, 2024 - Present
Full stack development for a managed security platform; Go backend services (PDF generation and internal APIs); TypeScript services for authentication and integrations; SSO with Firebase Authentication; Google Cloud Platform integration using Secret Manager; maintained legacy Java applications.
Senior Full Stack Developer at BMW Group
June 1, 2021 - March 1, 2024
Led rewrite of plant calendar application from Java EE/Angular 4 to Java 11, Spring Boot and Angular; designed high-performing Go microservices; built responsive front-ends; delivered cloud-based applications; maintained legacy Java EE; automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins.
Senior Java Developer at Qualica Technologies
January 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022
Full stack developer on fintech projects including banking APIs and a neo-bank in Go; led microservices with Go, Java 11, Kotlin, and Spring Boot; front-ends with Angular/React; infrastructure as code with Terraform; containerization with Docker/Kubernetes; CI/CD with Jenkins.
Senior Engineer at Invesco Group Services Inc
January 1, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Backend Java developer for investment platforms; built scalable microservices (Java 8, Spring Boot); customized Magnolia CMS front-end; wrote load-testing scripts; integrated third-party APIs; defect analysis to ensure stability.
Systems Development Specialist at Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Ltd
November 1, 2013 - December 1, 2016
Java developer for USSD applications enabling mobile money, micro-insurance and e-health services; developed USSD services with Java/Spring Boot; WebSphere Portal portlets; system integrations; maintained billing systems; Vaadin UIs.
Merchant Services Officer at Afrasia Bank Zimbabwe Ltd
December 1, 2010 - October 1, 2013
Merchant relationships management; deploying POS devices; troubleshooting connectivity and software at merchant sites; POS software installation; maintaining POS device registry.

Education

BSc (Hons): Computer Science at University of Zimbabwe
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
A-Levels at Daramombe High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
GCSEs at Bernard Mizeki College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 8 Programmer
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Oracle Certified Professional 11g Advanced PL/SQL Developer
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Manufacturing, Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Professional Services