Interface and architecture
Clear information architecture, accessible UI, and a layered backend. Angular, React, and Next.js on the client; Spring Boot, Django, or PHP services behind authenticated APIs.
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Full-Stack Engineer shipping production web platforms, APIs, and cloud deployments.
Sydney Chikanya
Full-Stack Engineer
WEB · APIs · CLOUD
Open to opportunities
Full-time remote · Open to relocation · CET / EU / US overlap
I am a Full-Stack Engineer who designs, builds, and ships production web platforms: public portals, enterprise dashboards, APIs, and cloud-hosted applications.
Live work includes MMSS, the Mpumalanga Legislature portal, e-PGLUM, SNL ERP, Livi Lemphakatsi, and commerce storefronts. Stacks I own end to end: Java/Spring, Angular, React/Next.js, Python/Django, PHP, AWS, Azure, and Teraco.
Featured
Web Platforms
Puriflow | Water Filtration Storefront
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Client
Puriflow
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Stack
React, WooCommerce, PHP, Tailwind CSS
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Impact
Headless e-commerce storefront with custom order APIs, checkout, and inventory
Saintflowers | Premium Florist Storefront
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Client
Saint Flowers
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Stack
WooCommerce, Elementor, PHP, LiteSpeed, Cloudflare
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Impact
High-conversion e-commerce storefront with same-day flower delivery
Lethabong Estate | Property & Tenant ERP
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Client
Lethabong Lifestyle Estate
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Stack
PHP, MySQL, Custom web ERP
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Impact
Tenant billing, utilities, access control, and leasing workflows in one web platform
MMSS | Municipal Monitoring Platform
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Client
Mpumalanga COGHSTA
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Stack
Java (Spring Boot), Angular, REST APIs, Teraco
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Impact
Province-wide web platform for municipal KPI dashboards, monitoring workflows, and executive reporting
What I Ship
Full-Stack Web Development
React, Next.js, Angular, and TypeScript interfaces coupled with scalable backend APIs, secure auth, and production-ready responsive layouts.
E-commerce & CMS
WooCommerce and WordPress storefronts with custom PHP, caching, and CDN, plus headless CMS publishing for government and retail sites.
Backend Engineering
Secure, performant service layers built with Java/Spring Boot and PHP, including complex relational database design, secure RBAC, and caching tiers.
UI/UX Design
User-centered design: wireframes, user flows, and high-converting interfaces from concept through to build.
Cloud & DevOps
Production deployments, CI/CD pipeline automation (GitHub Actions), environment architecture on Azure/AWS, and infrastructure logging.
How I Build Web Systems
Architecture, APIs, and production hosting.
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APIs and data
REST contracts, role-based access, and relational schemas in MySQL or PostgreSQL. Dashboards, workflows, and public sites all read from the same system of record.
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Ship and operate
CI/CD, environment promotion, and hosting on AWS, Azure, Cloudflare, or Teraco. Handover docs, user enablement, and post-launch support are part of the delivery.
Experience
2023 - Apr 2026
S and L Avenue (L and L Technologies)
Full-Stack Engineer
- • Delivered MMSS, a province-wide Angular and Spring Boot web platform for municipal KPI monitoring, hosted at Teraco.
- • Built the Mpumalanga Legislature public portal with Next.js App Router, React, and headless Sanity CMS.
- • Shipped e-PGLUM, Livi Lemphakatsi, and SNL ERP across Django, Flutter, Java, Angular, AWS, and Azure.
- • Owned architecture, APIs, CI/CD, deployment, and handover for government, enterprise, and commerce web systems.
2022
Tobacco Sales Limited
IT Systems Developer (Intern)
- • Designed and implemented an internal sales floor management system using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL.
- • Improved SQL performance and supported Linux server and network administration.
Education
Africa University
BSc (Hons) Computer Science
- • Graduated 2023, CGPA 3.3 (Second Class Upper).
- • Agile-focused developer with experience across software architecture and production delivery.
Certifications
Professional Credentials
Industry & Cloud Certifications
- • Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate - Google / Coursera, 2025
- • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst PL-300 - Microsoft, 2025
- • IBM Data Science Professional Certificate - IBM / Coursera, 2025
- • Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure - Google, 2022
- • In Progress: Microsoft SC-900 (Security Fundamentals) & AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals)
Technology Stack
and Tools
From Code to Deployment:
My Process
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Discover & Design
Discover & Design: research, wireframes, user flows, and UI design in Figma.
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Plan
Analyze project requirements and define the technology stack.
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Code
Develop code using best practices, create features, and ensure functionality.
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Test
Conduct unit testing, debug, and ensure code through various testing methods.
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Deploy
Deploy the code to production, collaborate teams, and manage live environments.
Project Highlights
SNL ERP | Enterprise Platform
Java Spring Boot and Angular ERP across finance, HR, and operations, hosted on Microsoft Azure.
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- Enterprise Web
- Azure
Livi Lemphakatsi | Citizen Web & App
Django web services and Flutter mobile app for citizen reporting, alerts, and municipal case workflows on AWS.
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- GovTech Web
- COGTA
Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature
High-performance citizen portal built with Next.js App Router, dynamic React components, and headless Sanity CMS for rapid updates and secure content delivery.
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- Government Portal
e-PGLUM | Land Use Management Platform
Python (Django) web services and Flutter mobile app for land-use and building-plan workflows, with role-based access and compliance reporting on AWS.
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- GovTech Web
SNL Avenue | Corporate Website
Corporate web platform for SNL Avenue covering solutions, projects, and digital transformation services with a conversion-focused homepage.
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- Corporate Web
Katrina Engineering | Company Website
Service-led engineering site with high-voltage, mechanical, and steel offerings, plus a clear enquiry path on the homepage.
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- Engineering Web
L&L Technologies | ICT Company Website
Brand site for L&L Technologies with service navigation, contact paths, and a high-impact ICT homepage.
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- ICT Web
Mazitha Engineering | Industrial Website
Industrial services website with quote requests, spare parts, and a clear information architecture for plant and cleaning work.
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- Industrial Web
Sekusile Mining | Corporate Website
Mining company site presenting chrome and iron ore operations, services, and contact conversion on a cinematic homepage.
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- Mining Web
Mango SHEQ | Consultancy Website
SHEQ consultancy site with services, certificate verification, and a lead-generation homepage for safety and quality work.
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- Consultancy Web
Delivery Focus
Proven end-to-end ownership of production web platforms: architecture, APIs, UI, CI/CD, cloud hosting, and long-term support.
Architecture
Web apps, APIs, security, cloud
Execution
Agile delivery across Scrum and Kanban
Strong collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders while maintaining clean, testable, production-ready code.
Reliability
Performance optimization, cloud operations
Let's Build Something Impactful.
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