Available for high-impact contract work · Remote-first

Engineering partner for resilient, investor-ready products.

I’m Maotora Makweba, a Tanzanian founder and senior software engineer who ships dependable web platforms for funded teams and ambitious founders. Over the last decade I’ve led delivery from concept through scale, pairing calm execution with principled engineering so your roadmap lands on time and stands up under pressure.

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My Journey with Linux and the Art of Keeping it simple

Discover how my decade-long journey with Linux, from Ultimate Edition to ArchLinux, shaped my passion for simplicity and system administration. Explore the tools, configurations, and lasting impact on my career in this reflective article.

Selected Roles

Delivery Lead

  1. 2017 — Present

    Webongo Services (HackEAC)

    Founder

    On this venture I get to deal with founding and running Webongo Services as a solo entrepreneur, crafting WordPress websites for individuals and small businesses. I lead collaborations with peers on open-source GitHub projects like Tanzania-locations-db, locations-API, and kuhamawalimu, while developing and selling subscription-based SaaS applications for businesses, fostering innovation and community impact as an ongoing endeavor.

    WordPressReactJsNodeJsView Details →
  2. 2019 — Present

    Nunuget

    Technical Manager

    On this venture I get to deal with leading engineering teams at Nunuget, advancing from Back-end Consultant to Technical Manager. We developed a Queue Management System for hospitals like JKCI, securing a nationwide tender, audited Silent Ocean’s logistics app and recommended a full-system rewrite, and co-built a Geo-Scientific Database prototype with the Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST), achieving innovation and data-driven solutions.

    TypeScript.NETNodeJsView Details →
  3. 2024 — 2025

    Valley

    Front-end Engineer

    On this venture I was dealing with collaborating closely with backend engineers, AI specialists, CX, and designers at Valley to architect an AI-driven SDR platform using Node.js and React. I helped drive the launch of Versions 2 and 3 in Q4 2024, boosting performance and engagement, fueling sales growth, and enhancing investor confidence within my one-year contract.

    TypeScriptNodeJsReactJsView Details →
  4. 2022 — 2023

    Hearth AI

    Part-time Back-end Consultant

    On this venture I was dealing with collaborating asynchronously with a diverse team at Hearth AI as a part-time Back-end Consultant to ensure platform stability. I resolved critical bugs, optimized performance, and reduced technical debt, leveraging PlanetScale, Logtail, and Sentry to enhance database efficiency and monitoring, strengthening system reliability within my tenure.

    PostgreSQL (PlanetScale)LogtailSentryView Details →
  5. 2021 — 2022

    Rapptr Labs

    Back-end Engineer

    On this venture I was dealing with collaborating with cross-functional teams at Rapptr Labs as a Back-end Engineer, building performant Node.js, Prisma, and GraphQL solutions for HapiBrain and TeenToks, and later transitioning to Full-stack for Opsiq. I automated SQL reporting with AWS EventBridge, optimized performance using k6 and AWS RDS, and mentored juniors, enhancing system reliability and customer support within my tenure.

    NodeJsTypeScriptPrisma ORMView Details →
  6. 2020 — 2021

    Nexus Finance

    Lead Full-stack Engineer

    On this venture I was dealing with leading a small team at Nexus Finance, mentoring a junior developer while building a performant BlitsJS platform using TypeScript and Prisma. I integrated Plaid, Zabo, and Currency Exchange APIs to create a holistic wealth view, implemented Quirrell for serverless Cron jobs, and provisioned AWS S3, EC2, and RDS infrastructure, driving innovation within my tenure.

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