Bongani Gumede

A highly skilled and professional Full Stack Java Developer with over 9 years of commercial experience in the IT industry. Specializes in Java and Spring Boot ecosystems, with strong complementary skills in Java, front-end technologies (Angular 10, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Bootstraps), and database management (MongoDB, MySQL). Proven ability to design, develop, and deploy robust software solutions from concept to production.

Java Developer - Tata Consultancy Services

(2023-12)

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using GitHub for automated deployments to production.
• Develop new systems and features based on client and business requirements for the Epsilon system.
• Perform system design, analysis, and documentation.
• Conduct unit testing to ensure code quality and module functionality.

Java Developer - Idol Consulting Firm

(2023-08 - 2023-11)

• Developed new modules and systems for the NSFAS Application project based on technical specifications.
• Analysed business data and translated it into technical requirements.
• Contributed to full-stack development of web applications.
• Technologies: Spring Boot, Java, MongoDB

Java Developer - e4 Strategic

(2023-02 - 2023-07)

• Developed and maintained system modules according to technical and business requirements.
• Performed system analysis, documentation, and unit testing.
• Technologies: Spring Boot, MongoDB
• Reason for leaving: Sought new opportunities for professional growth.

Software Developer - Digital Outsource Services

(2022-01 - 2023-01)

• Administered JIRA projects, including the design and implementation of effective workflows.
• Developed custom scripts, listeners, and plugins to extend Atlassian tool functionality.
• Led the migration from Rally to Atlassian Jira and supported cloud-based Jira/Confluence environments.
• Automated Atlassian deployments by creating GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Technologies: C# .NET Core, MongoDB, Jira, Confluence, GitLab

Java Developer - Idol Consulting Firm

(2020-07 - 2021-12)

• Full-stack development of the EMS Queuing system, from client requirements to deployment.
• Developed both web and windows applications.
• Technologies: Spring Boot, Java, MongoDB, Angular 8, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap
• Reason for leaving: Accepted a permanent position.

Software Developer - Gijima

(2017-01 - 2020-06)

• Developed new modules and features for the Bugtracter system.
• Analysed business needs and translated them into technical requirements for web and windows applications.
• Technologies: C# .NET Core, MS SQL Server
• Reason for leaving: Sought a permanent role.

ND - Information Technology (Software Development) - Durban University of Technology (DUT) (2012)

Matric (Grade 12) - Mjindi High School (2001)