Software Developer

Stephen Wanjala

Mobile, web, and backend engineering — with a bias toward systems that stay maintainable long after launch.

I build and maintain production software across Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, JavaFX, and modern web stacks. Currently maintaining the HR & Payroll system inside the MaliPlus ERP at PrimeSoft Solutions.

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stephenWanjala

Years building: 3+
Public projects: 5
Core stack: 6
Based in: Kenya

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Where I've worked

Roles, responsibilities, and the systems I've shipped and maintained.

primesoft.co.ke

Software Developer
Sep 2024 — Present · Full time, Onsite
- Developing and maintaining software applications, including mobile and desktop applications under the MaliPlus ERP.
- Design and implement assigned features, modules, and enhancements for MaliPlus ERP
- Maintainer of the Maliplus Hr & Payroll System
- Intergating third-party APIs and services into existing software applications to enhance functionality and improve user experience.
- Collaborate with Support Team to troubleshoot and resolve software issues.
- Port legacy Maliplus Sacco from Java 8 Swing desktop to JavaFX 21 , ensuring improved user experience and performance.
- Maintainer of the Maliplus Sacco System, responsible for implementing new features, fixing bugs, and ensuring the system's stability and performance.
Software Developer Intern
May 2024 — Aug 2024 · Full time, Onsite
- Contributing to development and maintenance of software desktop applications under the MaliPlus ERP.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and implement assigned new features, modules and enhancements for MaliPlus ERP.
- Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
- Debugging and troubleshooting software issues
- Providing technical support to clients, addressing their inquiries, troubleshooting issues, and offering guidance on using software applications effectively.
- Contributing to the development of software architecture, design patterns, and coding standards to ensure consistency and scalability.
- Participating in team meetings, stand-ups, and sprint planning sessions to coordinate work and prioritize tasks effectively.

kibu.ac.ke

Information Technology Attachment
May 2023 — Aug 2023 · Onsite
- Configuring managed switches, implementing VLANs, and securing network communications through SSH and Telnet protocols.
- Performing general computer maintenance tasks, including hardware upgrades, memory enhancement, and installation of operating systems and software applications.
- Installing and configuring ABNO ERP software, ensuring seamless operation and maintaining compliance with updates and patches.
- Designing and executing scripts for database automation, data normalization, and de-normalization, streamlining data management processes.
- Managing and configuring IP cameras, editing captured videos for presentations, and maintaining the security and integrity of video evidence.
- Providing technical support to students and staff, troubleshooting software-related issues, and offering guidance on using software applications effectively.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance IT infrastructure, including transitioning from unmanaged to managed switches and optimizing access points and point-to-point radios.
- Assisting in the training of staff to effectively use the ERP software and troubleshoot any issues they encountered.
- Developing software solutions for clients, addressing their specific needs and contributing to the department services.