Senior Full-Stack Engineer | SaaS & Distributed Systems | React, Node.js, Laravel
Full-Stack Engineer
Available for hire
Years of
experience
12+ years
Experience
level
Senior
Available
for
Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Freelance
Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer with 13+ years of experience building, modernizing, and scaling SaaS and business-critical applications.
My strongest areas are backend engineering, SaaS architecture, APIs, and end-to-end product development, with extensive hands-on experience across React, Next.js, Node.js, Laravel/PHP, PostgreSQL, AWS, and GCP.
Throughout my career, I've worked on multi-tenant SaaS platforms, real-time collaboration systems, workflow automation, data-intensive applications, and legacy modernization projects. I enjoy taking complex problems, understanding the underlying business needs, and turning them into reliable, maintainable software.
I've worked remotely with distributed teams across Brazil and Australia for 4+ years, collaborating with engineers, product managers, designers, and business stakeholders across time zones. I'm comfortable taking ownership from technical design and architecture through implementation, testing, deployment, and production support.
What makes me different is the combination of strong backend depth with full-stack execution. I can work comfortably on the React frontend, build APIs and services with Node.js or Laravel, design databases, optimize performance, and work with cloud infrastructure when the problem requires it.
I'm looking for remote Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Full-Stack, Backend, or Product Engineer opportunities where I can contribute to meaningful products, solve challenging engineering problems, and have real ownership over what I build.
Core technologies: React, Next.js, Node.js, Laravel, PHP, TypeScript, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, GraphQL, REST, WebSockets, AWS, GCP, Docker, CI/CD.
Certifications: Zend Certified PHP Engineer, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO).
Education: Postgraduate Degree in Software Engineering.
Languages: English (C1) | Portuguese (Native)
Skills
JavaScript
TypeScript
Laravel
React.js
Next.js
Node.js
Express.js
Tailwind CSS
SQL
Redis
Web sockets
GraphQL
Cypress.js
Docker
AWS
Redux.js
GCP
NoSQL
REST
Lambda
Supabase
jQuery
Jenkins
Zustand
CircleCI
Material UI
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Dynamodb
Git
CI/CD
Test Driven Development
Serverless
PHP
CodeIgniter
Languages
Employment History
Senior Full-Stack Developer at
DNX Solutions
2020
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2020
I worked as a contractor for DNX Solutions, supporting multiple clients across different projects in a 3-month engagement.
* SpotFinder.io (AWS pricing comparison platform): Built the MVP from scratch to help DNX customers and internal consultants compare Spot and On-Demand instance pricing, integrating AWS Pricing APIs, Lambda, and DynamoDB to automate pricing data synchronization. Delivered the platform in approximately 72 hours; it launched successfully and continued running after my engagement ended.
* PayItLater: Modernized background processing by replacing four Laravel-based cron jobs with Node.js AWS Lambda functions for reconciliation, due-date processing, outstanding payments, and customer reminders. Also replaced an Integromat workflow with a direct Twilio SMS integration, reducing reliance on third-party automation for customer notifications.
* Uorderit: provided technical oversight for an India-based development team through code reviews and pull request approvals, helping maintain code quality, consistency, and engineering standards across a distributed team..
Tech Stack: Laravel, React, Node.js, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, TailwindCSS, AWS CloudWatch, GitLab
Senior Full-Stack Engineer at
Beamible
2020
-
2024
Joined the early-stage team building a SaaS workforce analytics platform, delivering end-to-end features now used by top-tier organizations worldwide and government agencies in Australia.
* Architected GraphQL APIs, PostgreSQL data models, and real-time collaborative features (WebSockets via Laravel Echo/Pusher) supporting realtime organizational modeling for global teams.
* Owned features end-to-end: technical design, backend implementation, React/Next.js frontend delivery, testing, CI/CD, and production deployment on GCP.
* Partnered closely with Product and Design in architecture and technical design reviews, and mentored a junior engineer.
* Improved production reliability and performance through query optimization, caching strategies, and application monitoring (New Relic, TrackJS).
* Collaborated fully remotely across Australia/Brazil time zones for 4+ years, maintaining strong team alignment and delivery despite the time difference.
Tech Stack: PHP, Laravel, GraphQL, Javascript, React, Next.js, Zustand, Go.js, Material UI, PostgreSQL, Redis, WebSockets (Laravel Echo, Pusher), Docker, GCP, Git, Playwright
International Career Transition & Professional Upskilling at
Career Break
2019
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2020
* Took a planned career break to prepare for international relocation and intensive English language immersion in Australia.
Senior Full-Stack Developer at
FTD Educação
2018
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2019
* Took ownership of a business-critical legacy platform, modernizing backend services, restoring production integrations, and improving long-term maintainability.
* Designed and optimized MySQL schemas and complex queries supporting editorial, legal, production, and publishing workflows across multiple business departments.
* Collaborated with business analysts to translate complex publishing processes into software solutions.
* Improved application performance and backend reliability through code refactoring, database optimization, and modern engineering practices.
* Mentored developers through code reviews, technical discussions, and software engineering best practices.
Tech Stack: Node.js, Express.js, React.js, Laravel, Yii2, REST API, MongoDB, MySQL, Docker, GCP, Git, Linux, Fluig
Senior PHP Developer at
FTD Educação
2016
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2018
Developed and maintained multiple internal web applications supporting business operations, collaborating with developers, designers, infrastructure specialists, and stakeholders across internal departments.
* Modernized legacy PHP applications and RESTful APIs, improving maintainability, reliability, and long-term scalability.
* Automated the extraction and consolidation of data from 1,000–3,000 government PDF files, reducing analysis time from weeks to hours and enabling faster business decision-making.
* Introduced Docker-based development environments, simplifying setup and improving team productivity.
* Designed and implemented Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, streamlining deployments and reducing operational bottlenecks.
* Migrated a desktop application to a web platform, improving accessibility and simplifying internal business processes.
* Optimized a JavaScript/CSS bundle within FLUIG (TOTVS), significantly reducing its size and improving load times and responsiveness.
Tech Stack: PHP, Yii2, Laravel, JavaScript, jQuery, MySQL, REST APIs, SOAP, Docker, Jenkins, AWS, Git, Linux
Senior Full-Stack Developer at
VegasMall
2016
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2017
* Gathered requirements and designed the backend architecture of a real-time poker tournament management
platform from scratch.
* Delivered the MVP within 20 days and continued supporting the platform throughout its production lifecycle.
* Developed scalable backend services supporting real-time tournament management,
point-of-sale, player tracking, reporting, and ticket printing through WebSocket-based communication.
* Automated deployments through CI/CD pipelines, improving release reliability for cloud-hosted environments.
Tech Stack: PHP, Yii2, JavaScript, jQuery, AngularJS, WebSockets, MySQL, Git, BitBucket Pipeline, DigitalOcean
Mid Analyst Developer at
Spider Tecnologia
2014
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2016
I joined Spider Tecnologia, the owner of the NeoCDS queue management platform, after previously supporting the system on the maintenance side at Digital UP. At Spider, I became the platform's primary technical owner, continuing development and maintenance as the system's subject matter expert.
* Supported a growing customer base using the NeoCDS platform by delivering continuous improvements, bug fixes, and stability enhancements across multiple production environments.
* Built a web-based licensing portal used by the support team to manage customer accounts and generate license tied to application IDs, enabling secure and controlled activation of client installations.
* Collaborated closely with support teams to troubleshoot client issues and improve internal operational workflows, ensuring reliable system behavior across different customer deployments.
Tech Stack: PHP, Yii Framework, JavaScript, jQuery, MySQL, HTML, CSS, AWS, SVN
Junior/Mid Analyst Developer at
Digital UP
2011
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2014
* Developed and maintained multiple web-based products as part of a crossfunctional team of developers, designers, infrastructure specialists, and product stakeholders, delivering new features, enhancements, and production support.
* Enhanced a multi-tenant SaaS e-commerce platform by implementing payment integrations, product recommendation capabilities, reporting features, and customer-requested functionality across independently hosted client environments.
* Integrated VISA payment processing into a legacy Perl-based e-commerce platform, enabling secure online transactions and expanding payment options for merchants and end users.
* Contributed to a queue management solution by developing self-service kiosk interfaces, ticket printing workflows, satisfaction survey modules, reporting, and operator tools for sequential and random ticket calling.
* Designed and developed a public transportation information application from scratch, integrating third-party municipal APIs to display bus schedule data on physical LED panels at bus stops.
* Partnered directly with platform owners and business stakeholders to identify product issues, prioritize improvements, and execute remediation plans that improved the stability and usability of an e-learning platform.
* Investigated and resolved defects across multiple products, helping maintain application reliability and support ongoing business operations.
* Provided on-site technical support during large-scale Serasa consumer events in São
Paulo and Curitiba, monitoring application performance and resolving operational issues to ensure uninterrupted service.
Tech Stack: PHP, Yii Framework, JavaScript, jQuery, MySQL, HTML, CSS, AWS, SVN
Education
Postgraduate Degree in Software Engineering at
Faculdade Impacta de Tecnologia
2014
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2016
Associate Degree in Analysis and System Development at
Centro Universitário Nove de Julho
2008
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2013