Open to Opportunities in South Africa & Zimbabwe

Hi, I'm Tinoonga
Software Engineer

MuleSoft Certified Developer & Go Engineer based in Cape Town. I build scalable APIs, fintech solutions, and full-stack applications. Passionate about clean code and AI-assisted development.

Tinoonga Takarinda

Technical Skills

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API & Integration

Building enterprise-grade integrations with MuleSoft's Anypoint Platform, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.

MuleSoft DataWeave REST API RAML
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Backend Development

Crafting high-performance backend systems with Go, Java, Spring Boot, and C#. Building scalable fintech applications and enterprise services.

Go Java Spring Boot C# Python
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DevOps & Cloud

Implementing CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure.

Kubernetes Helm Charts Docker Azure AWS
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Full-Stack & Marketing

End-to-end web development plus digital marketing expertise with Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Facebook.

HTML/CSS/JS Google Ads SEO Analytics

Work Experience

2021 – Present

Full-Stack Developer & Digital Marketing Specialist

Freelance (CoolWave Systems & IWAD)

Building and managing business websites (coolwave.co.za, iwad.co.za) hosted on AWS. Running comprehensive digital advertising campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and Facebook. Developed custom HVAC business management system.

2023 – Present

DevOps Engineer

Freelance

Implementing CI/CD pipelines, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation. Working extensively with Java and Spring Boot applications and cloud deployment strategies.

2021 – 2023

MuleSoft Developer

Riverbird Technology Partners

Built enterprise API integrations using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform. Developed API-led connectivity solutions and DataWeave transformations for complex data orchestration.

2020 – 2021

Software Engineer Intern

ERP Systems Company

Developed ERP solutions using Python and ERPNext framework. Gained foundational experience in enterprise software development.

Featured Projects

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AgentHub Zimbabwe

Multi-service fintech platform enabling agent banking for airtime, ZESA tokens, and financial services with hierarchical agent networks.

Go Microservices PostgreSQL REST API
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HVAC Business System

Comprehensive management system for HVAC businesses including customer management, service scheduling, and automated reminders.

C# AWS SQL Server
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Econet API Integration & MuleSoft Gateway

Implemented MuleSoft API Gateway at Riverbird Technology Partners, integrating Econet's APIs for seamless enterprise connectivity and service orchestration.

MuleSoft API Gateway DataWeave Anypoint
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CoolWave Systems & IWAD Websites

Modern business websites with SEO optimization, POPIA compliance, and integrated tracking. Full-stack development with comprehensive digital marketing campaigns across Google, Microsoft, and Facebook.

HTML/CSS/JS AWS Google Ads Microsoft Ads

Certifications & Education

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MuleSoft Certified Developer - Level 1

MuleSoft / Salesforce

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Kubernetes Administrator

Cloud Native Computing Foundation

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Diploma in Software Engineering

3-Year Program

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South Africa Critical Skills Visa

ICT Professional Category

Let's Build Something Together

I'm actively seeking Intermediate to Mid-Level opportunities in South Africa or Zimbabwe, with preference for hybrid or remote roles. Open to exciting challenges in API development, fintech, and full-stack engineering.

βœ‰οΈ tinoongatakarinda@gmail.com πŸ’Ό LinkedIn Profile
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦ South Africa
πŸ“± +27 72 706 3462
πŸ“ 46 Silwerkloof Estate, Plattekloof, Cape Town
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡Ό Zimbabwe
πŸ“± +263 77 705 1445
πŸ“ 308 Gletwyn, Harare