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Jacques van den Berg

Software Engineer · Cape Town, South Africa

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Software engineer working across Java, payment systems, full-stack web development and automation. Associate Software Engineer at Stanchion Payment Solutions, and co-founder and head developer of VisionLink Technologies.

jacques@visionlink.co.za

Technical skills

Backend & integrations

Java · Postilion · SQL & NoSQL · REST APIs

Full-stack development

Nuxt / Vue · React · Supabase · Redis

Automation & delivery

Python · Docker · CI/CD · Azure SSO · AI workflows

Experience & ventures

Associate Software Engineer

2024 — Present

Stanchion Payment Solutions

Developing payment and switching solutions with Java and Postilion. Lead development work on Software Platform across architecture, integrations and full-stack implementation.

  • Integrated Freshdesk APIs and Azure SSO.
  • Worked with Nuxt 3, Supabase, Redis and QStash.
  • Configured Docker environments, CI/CD pipelines, Vercel deployments and locally hosted solutions.

Co-founder & Head Developer

2024 — Present

VisionLink Technologies

Building NFC and digital business-card solutions, from platform architecture to the product experience.

  • Digital profiles, custom card builders and analytics.
  • QR and payment integrations using Nuxt, Supabase and cloud technologies.
  • Contributions to product strategy, branding and business development.

Co-founder & Developer

2023 — 2025

VisionLink Pets

Led platform architecture, user experience and web features for an NFC-enabled pet safety and management platform.

  • Smart tags and digital pet profiles.
  • Real-time management of critical pet information.

24/7 Technical Engineer

2022 — 2024

Stanchion Payment Solutions

Supported critical payment and switching systems including Postilion Realtime, Office, Postman, Postport, Config and Nixbridge.

  • Transaction investigations, SQL analysis, POS support and incident management.
  • Python automation and monitoring initiatives.
  • Trained new staff and supported SLA-driven operations.

Assistant Software Technician

2021

Infinity Solutions

Short-term job shadowing involving on-site network installation, IT troubleshooting and remote technical support.

    Admin Assistant

    2018

    Grain Carriers

    Supported office operations through data capturing, Excel spreadsheets and document handling.

      Education

      BSc Information Technology (Software Engineering)

      2021 — 2023

      Eduvos (Pearson Institute)

      High school

      2016 — 2020

      Stellenberg High School

      Courses & continued learning

      Java Spring Boot Full CourseUdemy2026 — Present
      Python ProgrammingShaw Academy2021 — Present
      Ethical Hacking from ScratchUdemy2020 — 2021
      Financial Trading & InvestmentShaw Academy2021 — 2022
      The Hour of CodeCode.org2016

      Projects

      Software PlatformVisionLink TechnologiesVisionLink PetsVisionLink DashboardVisionLink QRVisionLink URL ShortenerVaal Car Hire WebsiteCredence WebsiteSocial Media Management AppLifestyle PlannerDressesOnCall Web AppStudent Learning AppFERALDeveloper portfolioMr Bio WebsiteVanneberg HomelabSpectra Trust WebsiteFinancial Services WebsiteSocial Casino

      Beyond work

      Languages: Afrikaans · English

      Interests: Smart home automation · Gaming · Gym & fitness · Personal software projects

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