Software Engineer

Malvern Chatikobo

Lead Developer & Technology Innovation Specialist

Spearheading technological transformation across Zimbabwe and Africa through innovative software solutions — enterprise platforms, API development, and sustainable products that solve real problems.

6+ Years Experience
50+ Projects Delivered
Lead Developer Role
MC
Available for work
About

Engineering for impact across Africa

As a Lead Developer at Sendhome with over 6 years of experience, I specialise in enterprise platform development, API architecture, and system integration.

My technical expertise spans Python, Java, Solidity and JavaScript, with a focus on scalable solutions for fintech and blockchain applications.

I hold a BTech in Software Engineering from Harare Institute of Technology (2019–2023) and have shipped projects from blockchain recruitment platforms to real-estate applications.

Position Lead Developer at Sendhome
Education BTech Software Engineering, HIT
Location Belvedere, Harare, Zimbabwe
Focus Enterprise Platforms & APIs
Technical Skills

A pragmatic, full-stack toolkit

From fintech APIs to blockchain contracts — the languages and platforms I reach for most.

REST APIs
60%
Solidity
50%
Flask
50%
MS SQL Server
50%
Python
35%
Spring Boot
35%
Java
30%
MongoDB
30%
C#
25%
JavaScript
15%
Experience

Professional track record

Delivering innovative solutions across fintech, blockchain and enterprise software.

May 2023 — Present

Lead Developer

Sendhome
  • Spring Boot API development & architecture
  • Project lead on 3rd-party systems integration (THUNES)
  • Microsoft Power Apps ecosystem platforms
  • Database architecture, optimisation & technical leadership
Aug 2021 — Aug 2022

IT Intern

Sendhome
  • Microsoft Power Apps & mobile/web development
  • Database management & remote technical support
  • Graphic design for digital assets
2018 — Present

Software Developer

Freelance
  • Blockchain recruitment platform (Python & Solidity, Truffle)
  • Real-estate web app for Inard Properties (Flask)
  • Infant Growth Tracking system (Flask & MongoDB)
Services

What I can build for you

Enterprise-grade technology solutions driving digital transformation.

Enterprise API Development

Spring Boot REST APIs with 3rd-party integrations like THUNES — payment gateways and scalable microservices.

Microsoft Power Apps

Custom platform development, business automation and workflow optimisation across the Power Apps ecosystem.

Blockchain & Smart Contracts

Solidity and Truffle solutions — recruitment platforms, smart contracts and decentralised applications.

Legacy System Integration

Modernising and integrating legacy systems with current stacks while maintaining business continuity.

Full-Stack Web Development

End-to-end applications with Python Flask, JavaScript and modern frameworks — scalable and user-friendly.

Database Architecture

SQL Server and MongoDB design and administration — performance, integrity and robust security.

Playground

Interactive tools I've built

Explore utilities I've built for everyday design and development tasks. Try them inline, or open in a new tab.

Color Extractor

Extract and display hex color codes from any text input. Perfect for designers and developers working with color palettes.

Palette Generator

Generate beautiful, brand-ready palettes using color theory — multicolor or monochrome, with JSON / CSS / URL export.

Get in touch

Let's build something

Ready to transform your business with cutting-edge technology? Let's talk.

Location
Belvedere, Harare, Zimbabwe
Email
mchats55@gmail.com
Phone
+263 71 432 9880
Current Role
Lead Developer at Sendhome

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