Sabelo Miya

Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience delivering scalable FinTech solutions using React, Typescript, Next.js, Node.js, Express, and AWS. Strong background in Agile delivery, CI/CD pipelines, clean code principles, and full SDLC ownership. Experienced in mentoring junior developers, leading code reviews, and building secure, high-performance applications.

Intermediate Software Engineer at Intellergy (FinTech) (2024-10 – 2026-04)

• Designed and developed scalable web and mobile applications using React, Typescript, Node.js, Express, Java and developed serverless backend services using AWS Lambda and DynamoDB.
• Contributed to architectural decisions ensuring scalability and long-term maintainability.
• Increased system reliability through structured unit testing, end-to-end testing, API testing and quality assurance practices.
• Owned full SDLC lifecycle including requirements analysis, development, unit testing, CI/CD pipeline configuration, and AWS deployment.
• Implemented secure authentication and authorization using AWS Cognito and serverless services using AWS Lambda.
• Conducted structured code reviews and mentored junior developers.
• Actively participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies (Sprint planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospective).
• Ensured high code quality through peer code reviews, Pull Request standards and Git branching strategies.

Junior Software Engineer at Rewardsco (FinTech) (2021-08 – 2024-09)

• Built and maintained customer-facing platforms using React, Angular and Typescript.
• Translate client requirements to technical solutions.
• Integrated backend APIs developed with Node.js,.Net framework and managed PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases.
• Participated in full development lifecycle including planning development, testing and deployment.
• Contributed to secure system integrations and role-based access controls.
• Collaborated closely with product owners, designers and QA within Agile teams.
• Maintained clean and maintainable code aligned with engineering standards.

Junior Software Developer at eSoftware Solutions (2019-08 – 2021-07)

• Developed enterprise applications using Laravel,.NET Framework, Angular and maintained/supported applications developed with cakePHP and Wordpress.
• Contributed to system architecture and API integrations.
• Participated in Agile ceremonies and collaborative delivery processes.
• Maintained high code quality and documentation standards.

Software / Web Developer Intern at Layby Cafe (FinTech) (2017-10 – 2018-11)

• Developed consumer and merchant dashboards to check real-time transactions.
• Contributed in payment gateway developments and integrations.
• Built responsive web interfaces using AngularJS and JavaScript.
• Assisted in backend integrations for secure processing.

National Diploma in Information Technology – Durban University of Technology (2016 – 2017)