Shipping Android work at Glucode
Remote from South Africa

Mpho Ndlela

I build Android products that feel premium and stable.

Kotlin-first Android engineering is the core lane. I ship Compose features, product websites, client platforms, and release systems with the same attention to structure and finish.

Glucode Kotlin Jetpack Compose 50+ launches Remote South Africa
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5+

years building mobile and web products

50+

client launches, experiments, and shipped projects

15+

core tools and frameworks used in production

Current proof

Android teams, product sites, and client launches.

KotlinComposeReactAstroCI/CD

What the first conversation is usually about

Android product quality, clear delivery, and interfaces that earn trust quickly.

Current seat

Intermediate Software Engineer

Glucode, fully remote from KwaZulu-Natal

Primary lane

Android engineering

Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, architecture-first delivery

Secondary lane

Product websites

Astro, React, Tailwind, Firebase, SEO-aware builds

Working style

End-to-end ownership

Planning, build quality, release flow, and iteration

Kotlin-first Android delivery /
Jetpack Compose interfaces /
Clean Architecture systems /
Offline-aware product thinking /
React and Astro frontends /
CI/CD automation /
Firebase and REST integrations /
SEO-aware client launches /
Kotlin-first Android delivery /
Jetpack Compose interfaces /
Clean Architecture systems /
Offline-aware product thinking /
React and Astro frontends /
CI/CD automation /
Firebase and REST integrations /
SEO-aware client launches
Evidence

The story only works if the work underneath it holds up.

These roles, responsibilities, and education milestones are the evidence behind the narrative above. They show the progression from fundamentals to client delivery to product engineering with higher standards.

What teams keep getting

  • Android engineering grounded in clean architecture and maintainability.
  • Comfort moving across design intent, backend realities, and delivery pressure.
  • Client and stakeholder communication that stays practical and outcome-focused.
Glucode

Intermediate Software Engineer

Sep 2025 - Present Remote from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Premium mobile engineering studio delivering Android and iOS products for clients that expect high polish and dependable delivery.

Core stack

KotlinJetpack ComposeClean ArchitectureCI/CD
  • Ship Android features with Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and clean architectural patterns.
  • Tune Compose rendering and state flows for smoother user experiences.
  • Collaborate with backend, design, and QA teams to plan releases and maintain quality.
  • Support CI/CD and diagnose pipeline issues before they slow the team down.
Saya Setona

Intermediate Software Engineer

Feb 2025 - Aug 2025 Johannesburg, South Africa

Civic-tech team behind Let's Talk, a UNDP-backed platform aimed at improving engagement between citizens and government.

Core stack

React NativeTypeScriptFirebaseAccessibility
  • Built the Let's Talk mobile app with React Native, secure APIs, and offline-aware UX.
  • Delivered the Vite web portal with performance and SEO in mind for low-bandwidth regions.
  • Worked across multilingual UX testing, accessibility checks, and live reporting.
Skyner Development

Mobile Developer

Feb 2023 - Jan 2025 KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Software solutions company focused on bespoke native and hybrid mobile applications for client work.

Core stack

SwiftKotlinFirebaseREST APIs
  • Created Swift and Kotlin apps aligned with platform design standards.
  • Integrated Firebase services including authentication, analytics, and notifications.
MCN-Digital

Private Contractor / Lead Developer

Feb 2021 - Jan 2023 KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Independent consultancy across websites, smart home automation, and technical marketing support for SMEs.

Core stack

ReactIoTWordPressSEO
  • Designed and launched custom React, WordPress, and Tailwind websites for multiple brands.
  • Installed and integrated IoT devices for automation, climate control, and security setups.

Education

Varsity College

Bachelor of Computer and Application Development

2022 - 2024

Focused on advanced software development, IoT solutions, and AI technologies.

Education

Alexandra High School

Information Technology

2008 - 2020

Developed a strong foundation in programming, networking, and database management.

Craft

I am most useful where product quality, execution speed, and engineering clarity all matter at once.

Think of these as operating modes instead of static skills. The board below changes how the work is framed depending on the job that needs to be done.

Mobile

Android apps that hold up in production

I build Kotlin-based mobile experiences with clear architecture, reliable state handling, and performance work that survives real users and real release cycles.

  • Compose UI systems with scalable state management
  • MVVM or MVI structures shaped for maintainability
  • Testing and release hygiene built into delivery
Frontend

Fast, polished websites for growing brands

For product teams and SMEs, I design and ship websites that load quickly, communicate clearly, and convert without feeling generic or overbuilt.

  • Responsive layouts tuned for mobile-first traffic
  • Astro, React, Vite, and Tailwind delivery
  • SEO, analytics, and content structure baked in
Delivery

Cross-functional execution, not just code

I work comfortably across product, design, backend, QA, and deployment. That makes the handoff smoother and the final build sharper.

  • API integration and data flow planning
  • CI/CD support and build troubleshooting
  • Clear communication with clients and teams

Interactive capability board

Switch the lens and watch the priorities change.

This is less about naming tools and more about showing how I think. Different projects pull different strengths to the front.

Work

Projects grouped like branches, with the outcomes easy to inspect.

The tree gives you the fast scan. The selector below lets you inspect the challenge, what I shaped, the stack, and the result.

Mix

Android, business sites, marketplaces, civic tech

Delivery

Production launches plus open-source work

Focus

Clear interfaces, strong structure, reliable implementation

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Project tree

main

A quick map of the work: mobile products, operational platforms, and live client launches instead of one long wall of thumbnails.

Connect

If you need a builder who can think through both the product and the implementation, reach out.

I am open to product engineering roles, Android opportunities, and freelance projects where execution quality matters. The fastest way to start is usually a short message with the context and the problem to solve.

Phone

062 171 1265

Email

mpho.c.ndlela@gmail.com

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/mpho-ndlela

Studio

mcn-digital.co.za

Best fit

Full-time or contract Android work

Product sites that need stronger design and structure

Technical freelance delivery for SMEs and agencies

Teams that want cleaner systems and calmer shipping

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