Grace Kipa

I am a Software Developer with hands-on experience designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining modern web applications and business-critical websites. Experienced across the full software development lifecycle, from translating business requirements into responsive user interfaces to building backend APIs, integrating databases, implementing payment gateways, deploying applications, and troubleshooting production environments. Proficient in JavaScript, React, Next.js, Node.js/Express, SQL, Supabase, REST APIs, Git, WordPress, and Webflow, with practical experience developing ecommerce solutions, integrating payment platforms including PayFast and InstaPay, and deploying applications on Ubuntu servers.

Recognised for strong analytical thinking, debugging complex production issues, and delivering reliable, user-focused solutions. Experienced working remotely within cross-functional, international teams, managing multiple projects, collaborating across time zones, and consistently meeting deadlines.

Frontend Web Developer at AdOnGroup (2025-10 – 2026-07)

Built and maintained websites for a portfolio of 100+ client sites for an Australian digital agency, using WordPress.

• Developed, customized, and maintained WordPress and Webflow websites for a portfolio of over 100 client websites, ensuring they remained secure, responsive, and up to date.
• Built new client websites and implemented requested features, delivering modern, responsive solutions tailored to individual business needs.
• Maintained and improved existing client websites by resolving bugs, updating content, enhancing functionality, and optimizing the user experience.
• Worked closely with project managers to translate client requirements into functional website solutions while delivering projects on schedule.
• Managed multiple client projects simultaneously within a fully remote environment, collaborating effectively with distributed teams across different time zones.

Full Stack Web Developer at Synergy Wellness (2024-07 – 2025-10)

• Develop and maintain full-stack web applications and ecommerce business websites, allowing for clients to streamline their online business and sales.
• Integrate and maintain secure payment solutions, providing customers with seamless checkout experiences through multiple online payment methods.
• Implement and support ecommerce solutions, allowing businesses to manage products, inventory, orders, invoicing, and online payments through efficient digital platforms.
• Contribute to the development and ongoing support of client projects, including Cannabiz Africa and Kuma Living, delivering new features, technical improvements, deployments, and long-term maintenance.
• Collaborate with designers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements.
• Build responsive, user-friendly websites and business systems that improve customer engagement, simplify data collection, and enhance the overall user experience.
• Develop and integrate secure contact forms, vendor onboarding systems, and database-driven functionality, ensuring reliable data capture and efficient business workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across frontend applications, backend services, APIs, databases, and hosting environments to maintain system reliability and performance.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology in Software Engineering – Eduvos (2020-01 – 2023-12)

Fullstack Web Development Bootcamp in Web Development – Melsoft Academy (2024-01 – 2025-12)

National Senior Certificate – Jeppe High School for Girls (2013-01 – 2017-12)