Olivia Esterhuyse

Frontend-focused Software Engineer currently working in the fintech industry, building and maintaining the Shoprite Money Market banking mobile app used by a major retail group. Holds a BSc in Computer Science with hands-on experience across React Native, React JS, and GraphQL-driven applications. Collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to writing clean, maintainable code that improves the user experience.

Junior Software Engineer - Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd.

(2024-03)

Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of the Shoprite Money Market banking application in a frontend-focused role.

• Build and maintain reusable UI components with React Native, Gluestack, and React JS, integrated with REST and Apollo GraphQL APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Git and Bitbucket to deliver features in a fast-paced, production banking environment.

Sage Intacct Trainee Consultant - Acuity Solutions

(2023-09 - 2024-01)

• Completed structured training in Sage Intacct implementation and configuration for client environments.
• Gained practical exposure to financial management processes, cloud ERP systems, and client support.
• Achieved Sage Intacct Certification, demonstrating proficiency in the platform's core modules and best practices.

Online Sales Representative - Cheeky Mongoose

(2019-11 - 2020-05)

• Built brand awareness through website updates, online content, and targeted email campaigns that drove direct sales.
• Designed and managed digital ad campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
• Managed day-to-day activity across the company's social media platforms to grow audience engagement.

Mechatronics Intern — R&D Technician - Electromechanica

(2017-06 - 2017-12)

Led a software project to develop a functional SCADA program on Delta's first DiaView platform, integrating it with a PLC and the company's Digiware system to monitor and display real-time building power usage.

• Configured and programmed VFD drive parameters and Delta HMI systems to meet performance requirements.
• Assembled and wired custom motor control panels to client specifications; researched and tested newly released Delta products including VFD drives, PLCs, temperature controllers, and HMIs.
• Diagnosed and fault-tested returned equipment to identify and resolve operational issues.

BSc - Computer Science - University of South Africa (2022)

National Diploma - Mechatronics - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2017)

Matric - Bloemhof Girls High School (2013)