Alexandre P.
Back-end and Systems Engineer

Skills

Spring Boot

Oracle Database

Java

Kotlin

Mongodb

Amazon Aws

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Bio

A Software Engineer with expertise in back-end development, particularly in the realm of web applications that handle millions of daily visits. Proficient in object-oriented programming and skilled in container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes, as well as Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Spring Cloud, and Spring Security. Possesses substantial experience with messaging technologies like RabbitMQ and Kafka, along with a deep understanding of observability tools such as New Relic and Splunk. Focus areas include application scalability, infrastructure management, and the implementation of best development practices. Strong advocate for Test-Driven Development (TDD), Clean Code, and SOLID principles.

Mid Backend Engineer
6/1/2023 - Present

Gained extensive experience working on legacy services, focusing on both maintaining existing systems and delivering support for production-related issues. Acquired proficiency in troubleshooting and resolving production calls to ensure smooth operations. Successfully developed and implemented new features to enhance system functionality.
Mid-Level Developer
1/1/2023 - 6/1/2023

Enhanced the functionality and performance of back-end systems, utilizing extensive expertise in Java and Spring Boot. Improved data processing pipelines by integrating Kafka and RabbitMQ for robust message handling. Applied comprehensive knowledge of MySQL and Redis to optimize database interactions and caching mechanisms. Employed Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration, ensuring scalable and efficient deployment processes. Utilized Jenkins for continuous integration and delivery, streamlining development workflows. Demonstrated capabilities in RESTful API design and implementation to ensure seamless integration between systems. Leveraged monitoring tools such as Prometheus and Grafana to maintain system health and performance. Contributed to the codebase through collaborative efforts using Git, maintaining high standards of code quality and version control.
Mid Backend Engineer
3/1/2021 - 1/1/2023

Gained expertise in managing card issuing systems through work with a partner platform, leveraging the principles of highly resilient microservices. Enhanced proficiency in monitoring and observability tools to ensure system stability and performance. Conducted comprehensive load testing to validate system robustness and scalability under varying conditions.