Yoweli Kachala

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Bis 2025, Senior Software Engineer, RoomRaccoon
Cape Town, Südafrika

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PHP
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jQuery
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SWIFT
Apache
Nginx
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doctrine
yii
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postgres
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scrum
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Shell scripts
Bootstrap
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GitLab
Bitbucket
Web applications
Infrastructure
Technology
Database
MVC
Microservices
AWS
Backend
Application
Software
Information technology
IT Application Management

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Berufserfahrung von Yoweli Kachala

  • 1 Jahr und 6 Monate, Apr. 2024 - Sep. 2025

    Senior Software Engineer

    RoomRaccoon

    - Designed multi-tenant backend services with strict data isolation and high availability - Optimised complex transactional workflows that significantly improve system throughput - Architected scalable APIs enabling international expansion and third-party integrations Rescued 3 stalled module developments that were given to at least 3 developers(each) over the years in less than 1 year.

  • 1 Jahr, Sep. 2022 - Aug. 2023

    Senior Backend Engineer

    Emedis

    - Built high-performance backend for enterprise logistics, inventory, and financial workflows - Delivered seamless integration across operational & financial systems (100% data consistency) - Created reusable architectural blueprints, accelerating future system development

  • 1 Jahr, Sep. 2021 - Aug. 2022

    Senior Backend developer

    FlexClub

    - Architected subscription & recurring billing systems managing high-volume financial operations - Ensured 100% transactional consistency in financial systems - Standardised CI/CD pipelines that improved release speed and production stability

  • 1 Jahr und 3 Monate, Mai 2020 - Juli 2021

    Senior Open Source Backend Engineer

    City of Cape Town

    - Designed backend for national pharmacy & healthcare systems - Built secure, compliant data synchronisation pipelines - Maintained high data integrity and regulatory compliance

  • 6 Monate, Dez. 2019 - Mai 2020

    Senior PHP developer

    1-Grid

    - Extended WHMCS billing platform with custom modules automating financial workflows - Integrated secure payment gateways with compliance and reliability - Reduced billing errors & operational overhead

  • 10 Monate, Feb. 2019 - Nov. 2019

    Senior Backend & Frontend Engineer

    GoMetro

    - Architected real-time vehicle tracking and fleet backend services - Overhauled CI/CD pipelines that reduced deployment failures by 70%

  • 3 Jahre und 2 Monate, Jan. 2016 - Feb. 2019

    Senior Enterprise Systems Developer

    Double Eye

    - Delivered 7+ enterprise-scale backend systems across telecom and public sectors (UK NHS) - Led architecture for high-compliance systems for tier-1 clients (Samsung, MTN, Cell C)

  • 3 Jahre und 10 Monate, März 2012 - Dez. 2015

    Lead Developer (Systems Architect & full-stack Engineer)

    SchoolAlert

    - Re-architected a high-throughput messaging platform and reduced latency 88% - Automated failure handling → operational costs cut 25%

  • 6 Jahre und 2 Monate, Jan. 2006 - Feb. 2012

    Early Career – Backend & Systems Engineering

    Kbonga BEE Verification Agency & Globe Computer Systems LTD

    - Rescued stalled tender processing system (5-year delay) and had a functional MVP in less than 12 months - Designed & deployed national-scale payroll, HR, and B2B platforms for the Government of Malawi

Ausbildung von Yoweli Kachala

  • 2 Jahre und 11 Monate, Jan. 2003 - Nov. 2005

    Information Systems and Management

    University of Malawy (Polytechnic)

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