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Rafael de Souza Menezes
From Brazil 01:51 PM (GMT-03:00)
$20/hr or $30,000/yr

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Software Engineer

Software Engineer
Available for hire
Years of experience
3+ years
Experience level
Junior

I am a Software Engineer specializing in PHP and JavaScript, with 3 years of experience creating high-performance systems and APIs. Currently, I work at Soluti Digital, where I contribute to the development and maintenance of solutions focused on digital certification and information security, prioritizing software engineering practices and scalability.

I have advanced proficiency in PHP (Zend/Laravel) and JavaScript/jQuery, as well as experience in SQL/MySQL and Docker/Linux environments. My career path includes developing REST and EDI APIs in an integrations team at Brudam, where I was responsible for connecting logistics systems and processing large volumes of data, handling technical documentation.

Throughout my career, I have developed a practical understanding of user pain points through my work in technical support, which has allowed me to transform requirements into secure, scalable, and sustainable solutions. I always strive to apply best practices in development, automation, and software quality principles in all projects I participate in.

Technical Skills:

• PHP (Zend/Laravel) - Development of robust and scalable backends • JavaScript/jQuery - Creating dynamic frontend interactions • SQL/MySQL - Handling and optimizing large databases • Docker - Deployment and management of development environments • Git & Version Control: Managing code versions and collaborating in team environments using best practices like code review • CI/CD - Continuous improvement in software delivery • Automated testing - Ensuring code quality

Personal Qualities:

• Proactive in problem-solving • Good communication and teamwork skills • Ability to write technical documentation skills • Focus on continuous improvement and learning

Employment History

Software Engineer at Soluti Digital Current 2025 - Now
I work as a Software Engineer I at Soluti, contributing to the development and maintenance of systems focused on digital certification and information security, with an emphasis on performance, scalability, and software engineering best practices. My main responsibilities include: - Backend development using PHP (Zend Framework) and JavaScript; - Creating and maintaining unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and stability; - Version control with Git and collaboration in CI/CD workflows; - Using Docker and Linux for development and deployment environments; - Debugging and optimizing code with a focus on efficiency and readability; - Writing technical documentation and integrating services and APIs. My goal is to apply best development practices, automation, and software quality principles to deliver secure and high-performance solutions.
Customer Support Analyst at Brudam - Software TMS para sua transportadora 2023 - 2023
- Provided remote technical assistance to clients, recognizing and resolving 90% of tickets on the first call. - Conducted system training sessions for users, resulting in 85% customer satisfaction. - Managed the opening of support tickets, efficiently categorizing and prioritizing them.
Software Developer at Brudam - Software TMS para sua transportadora 2023 - 2025
- Responsible for systems analysis and development within the integrations team, handling large volumes of data in SQL/MySQL, resulting in a 20% reduction in API response time. - Developed APIs and EDI to connect logistics systems, increasing integration efficiency by 30%. - Maintained up-to-date technical documentation and participated in continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in greater system resilience with a 15% reduction in failure rate. - Implemented front-end solutions using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.
IT support assistant at Lojas Lebes 2022 - 2022
- Provided remote support for branch offices, resulting in 99% efficient system recovery and reduced downtime.
Customer support intern at Brudam - Software TMS para sua transportadora 2022 - 2023
- Assisted with remote customer support via chat and email, resolving low- complexity issues, contributing to an average response time of less than 24 hours.
IT intern at Lojas Quero-Quero S.A. 2021 - 2021
Quero-Quero Tech Internship Program.

Education

Technology in internet systems at IFSUL - Instituto Federal Sul-rio-grandense 2021 - 2025