William Knighton

Senior Full-stack Developer @Freelance (Self employed)

South Africa✔️ ITSystem ArchitectBackend DeveloperFrontend DeveloperSystem AnalystDevOpsWeb DeveloperDatabase DeveloperData ScientistData EngineerData AnalystBI Analyst

William Knighton is a highly skilled and experienced Senior Full-stack Developer currently working as a freelancer. Over the course of his career, he has honed his skills in both front-end and back-end development, specializing in creating comprehensive, user-friendly software solutions. William is proficient in various programming languages, frameworks and databases. He has a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results. Prior to his freelance career, William worked at several fin-tech companies where he gained valuable experience in various aspects of software development. His strategic thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and a passion for technology make him standout in the field.

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Work Background

Self Employed - FreelancerFull-stack Developer

Nov. 2023North-West, South Africa · RemoteFull software development life cycle (SDLC) experience using C#, .Net, .Net Core, Entity Framework, WebAPI, REST API, MS SQL, HTML5, CSS3, Angular, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, PHP, MySQL, WordPress.

Browns the Diamond StoreSenior Developer / BI Developer

May. 2018 - Oct. 2023Randburg · On-siteFull SDLC of e-Commerce website, including integration into their existing core business systems. Full SDLC of core business systems to manage and report data used by all departments, including Finance, Marketing, Merchandising & Sales Support. Designed and developed the integration process for suppliers, including API integrations. Working on bug fixes, enhancements and new features of all their internal systems being used. Doing code reviews, handling change management, including merging of source code in TFS, and managing deployments. Code reviews and personal development of junior and midlevel developers. Full software development life cycle (SDLC) experience using C#, .Net, MVC, Entity Framework, WebAPI, MS SQL, Oracle, Bootstrap, jQuery, HTML5, CSS3.

SHAPIRO SHAIK DEFRIES AND ASSOCIATESSenior Developer / Team Leader / Development Manager

Aug. 2016 - Apr. 2018Randburg · On-siteFull SDLC of custom CRM system, including integration into their existing core business system. Designed and developed the integration process for numerous clients (Automation of imports and exports). Working on bug fixes, enhancements and new features of all their internal systems being used. Doing code reviews, handling change management, including merging of source code in TFS, and managing deployments. Full software development life cycle (SDLC) experience using the skills and knowledge listed in my Skills Summary.

Algo TechnologiesSenior Developer

Sep. 2015 - Jul. 2016Bedfordview · On-siteChanged the financial reports of their ERP system to support multiple currencies. Involved in the rewrite of the ERP system using HTML5, Web API, MVC pattern, C#, SQL Server, Bootstrap and AngularJS Working on production issues / changes of their ERP system. Code reviews of junior and mid-level developers. Full software development life cycle (SDLC) experience.

KellySenior Developer / Team Leader

Mar. 2013 - Aug. 2015Sandton · On-siteDesigned and developed all the integration systems to replace the financial system with Sage ERP X3. Working on Payroll, Invoicing, Timesheet Management and Recruitment systems. Code reviews of junior and mid-level developers. Change management and approval of all changes to production systems. Manage all BI and MIS systems. Perform all DBA functions. Ad-hoc reporting and audit / risk reports. Full software development life cycle (SDLC) experience.

FNB Wealth and InvestmentsSenior Developer / Team Leader

Feb. 2012 - Feb. 2013SandtonDesigned and developed a Reward & Recognition web application used by the whole segment to encourage recognition of excellent work and allowing peers and colleagues to vote for their favourite nominee. Working on Online Trading, Financial and Brokerage systems. Designed and developed all integration systems to JSE and 3rd party software used by the organisation. Manage all deployments to Development / UAT / Production Environments. Full software development life cycle (SDLC) experience.

Astute - The Financial Services ExchangeSenior Developer / Team Leader

Sep. 2011 - Jan. 2012Randburg · On-siteWorking on Financial systems including Life Insurance, Short Term Insurance and Financial Portfolio systems. Code Reviews. Full software development life cycle (SDLC) experience using the skills and knowledge listed in my Skills Summary.

Barnard Jacobs MellettSenior Developer / Team Leader

Mar. 2007 - Aug. 2011Illovo · On-siteDesigned and developed a Wealth Management application that assists portfolio manager to accurately calculate and forecast future investments to secure a comfortable retirement. Designed and developed the rewrite of the complete online trading system into C# and SQL 2008 R2. Working on Online Trading, Financial and Brokerage systems. Designed and developed all integration systems to JSE and 3rd party software used by the organisation. Manage all deployments to Development / UAT / Production Environments. Full software development life cycle (SDLC) experience using the skills and knowledge listed in my Skills Summary.

SageSenior Developer (Accpac RMS)

May. 2006 - Mar. 2007Northcliff · On-siteDesigned and developed an electronic stock take system, including integration with handheld barcode scanners. Worked on Point of Sale, Stock Control and Invoicing systems. Full software development life cycle (SDLC) experience using the skills and knowledge listed in my Skills Summary.

Actual Reality SystemsSoftware Developer (Actual Reality Systems)

Sep. 2002 - Apr. 2006City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa · On-siteDesigned and build web based Human Resource (HR) and Human Capital (HC) systems for Liberty Life. Applications included Performance Management, Talent Management and Recruitment. Full software development life cycle (SDLC) experience using VB6, ASP, HTML, CSS, SQL 2000/2005.