Masai Mahapa — Software Developer | React, Next.js, Node.js

I'm a versatile software developer from Johannesburg, South Africa with a strong background in web development and enterprise systems. Founder of Vuti.io.

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Core technologies

Frontend

React.js & Next.js
TypeScript
HTML & CSS

Backend

Node.js
Python
Java

Database

PostgreSQL
Oracle
MySQL

Cloud & Tools

AWS
Docker
Git

Experience

XiB Solutions

Software Developer

Feb 2023 — Mar 2026

Built dynamic frontend interfaces with React.js for the VodaPay TOBi assistant.

High-performance backend services with Node.js and Oracle DB.
Containerised deployment workflows with Docker and OpenShift.
Cross-functional delivery in agile teams.

Telkom SA

Software Developer

Feb 2021 — Feb 2023

Built a lead-management web app for online mobile and fibre contract applications.

Facial recognition for user identity verification.
Java, Spring framework and JavaScript across the stack.
Contributed to the OpenServe app using React (Next.js).

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