Tinotenda Jecha

Full-Stack Software Developer

Johannesburg, South Africa

About Me

Full-stack software developer based in Johannesburg, South Africa, focused on shipping modern web applications with React/Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, and SQL-backed APIs. Strong emphasis on AI integration (including RAG-style workflows), automation, and data pipelines that reduce manual work and improve user experience. Delivered multiple real-world products including an AI ATS prototype, a municipal services portal, e-commerce solutions, and an AI resume builder.

Skills

Node.jsPythonREST APIsPostgreSQLPrismaSQLNext.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSDockerGitGitHubCI/CDPlaywrightSeleniumBeautifulSoupCloudinaryVercelXano

Backend integrationAPI design & versioningData pipelines & ETLRAG & AI automationSecure authentication & access controlPerformance optimizationDocumentationAgile/Scrum

Cross-functional collaborationProblem solvingAttention to detailClear communicationRapid prototyping

Experience

Freelance Full-Stack Developer

2024-10 - Present

Gen Z Smart Solutions • Harare, Zimbabwe

Junior Full-Stack Developer (AI & Automation)

2025-01 - 2025-08

Yirifi.ai • Singapore (Remote)

AI & Data Automation Intern

2023-06 - 2024-07

Yirifi.ai • Singapore (Remote)

Education

University of Zimbabwe

2021 - 2025

B.Sc. (Hons) in Computer Science