Pieter Smit Email & Phone Number

City Of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Stellenbosch, South Africa

- Experienced in developing native Android applications in the banking sector for both RBB and CIB, integrating with their internal APIs.- Responsible for NovoFX, a cross-border payments application in multiple currencies.- Responsible for AccessFX, a tenant application in Absa Access, a multi-currency trading application.- Developing native Android Applications using Android Studio, Java and Kotlin.- Gather and manage client software requirements using Jira and Azure Dev Ops.- Document application features and operational functions on wikis.- Follow Agile methodologies, participating in all ceremonies (planning, grooming, standups, retros, demos).- Code according to in-house or client coding standards and best practices (Design Patterns, SOLID principles, DRY principles, Clean code principles, DI).- Handle mobile application UI using XML for legacy apps and Jetpack Compose for modern UI/UX based on provided designs (Figma / Zeplin).- Develop Application Architecture (MVC, MVVM).- Work with REST APIs and JSON.- Ensure code integrity using Git-based Version Control and best practices.- Maintain code quality through pull request reviews and adequate test coverage (Unit and Integration tests).- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills for troubleshooting technical issues in Android applications.- Manage Build and Release Pipelines on Azure DevOps and BitRise to multiple environments.- Coordinate app releases to Google Play and Huawei Gallery application stores.- Implement and monitor application health using New Relic.- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.- Collaborate with Frontend developers, Backend developers, Design, Scrum masters, Business Analysts, Project managers, QA, external teams, and Support for issue resolution and customer queries.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

- Responsible for the development of all the testing and configuration utilities of our products.- Coding strictly to in-house coding standards and following software procedures.- Responsible for source control. Versioning and backups using TFS.- Compiling high level design and requirements documentation.- Using ULM diagrams during design.- Developed of database driven web applications using ASP.NET.- Designing and developing of software libraries to be used by all relevant departments.- Using state of the art tools, methodologies and processes, e.g. TDD, Unit testing, patterns, ALM etc.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

- Testing of in-house products to local and international regulatory body standards. E.g. IEC, SANS- Writing and maintenance of detailed testing reports.- Writing of laboratory procedures and work instructions.- Performing day to day maintenance and calibration checks on laboratory equipment.- Traveling to and interacting with external test houses. E.g. Houwteq, ITC- Training of interns and new recruits.- Automation of tests, equipment and processes to improve productivity.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

- Generation & Maintenance of PCB CAD Designs and related documentation for manufacture in South Africa. - Technical coordination with external contractors and PCB manufacturers. - CAD Library maintenance and procedures setup and implementation thereof. - Automation of certain processes. - Design for high volume automated production and testing support.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

- Generation & Maintenance of PCB CAD Designs and related documentation for manufacture in South Africa and the Netherlands.- Technical coordination with external contractors and PCB manufacturers.- Limited electronic design which included C++ Programming.- Writing of Excel Macros for process automation using Visual Basic for Applications.- Achievements: Design and successful implementation of informal department intranet.

National Diploma Electrical Engineering, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Grade 12 With Full Exemption