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Hello, I am Ruben. A Senior Software Engineer focused on backend & infrastructure. My focus is on delivering scalable, high-quality systems to meet key business objectives 🚀.

About Me

Detail-oriented and driven Senior Software Engineer, with a strong focus on backend development and infrastructure optimization. I specialize in building scalable and reliable systems, optimizing database performance, and implementing efficient CI/CD pipelines.

My favorite part of engineering is designing systems that are both resilient and maintainable. I thrive in environments where technical challenges align with business goals.

When I’m not coding, I enjoy playing video games 🎮, watching movies 🎬, and exploring new topics. I am currently learning Go programming language and always looking to expand my skill set.

Interesses Pessoais

Gaming

Fitness

Coffee

Cats

Music

Skills

Frontend

React
Next.js
TypeScript
JavaScript
Tailwind

Backend

Node.js
Ruby on Rails
GraphQL
Express

Databases

PostgreSQL
Redis
MongoDB

Cloud & DevOps

AWS
Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform

Tools & CI/CD

GitHub Actions
Heroku
Git

Projects

Wallet

An automation tool using reverse engineering and IFTTT to keep track of my expenses autonomously.

  • Node.js
  • Express
  • protobufjs

MedicRest

A hospitality platform to support medical professionals with temporary housing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • React
  • Node.js
  • PostgreSQL
  • Hapi
  • Redux

Dercio Santos

An online store to showcase and sell artwork directly to customers.

  • React
  • Node.js
  • MongoDB
  • Redux

Experience

Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer

Feb 2023 - Present
Onport
Remote
Website

Onport automates multi-vendor marketplaces with a complete set of features to manage them. I focus on optimizing and maintaining the infrastructure, contributing to backend development, and enhancing the frontend to support scalability, reliability, and smooth vendor channel integrations.

Devops/Backend Engineer

Devops/Backend Engineer

Set 2020 - Feb 2023
Storefront
Remote
Website

Storefront connects businesses with a global network of short-term and long-term rental spaces, offering a streamlined solution for pop-up shops, showrooms, and event venues. I worked closely with the CTO, owning the backend, database management, DevOps pipeline, API development, and onboarding/training engineers while driving key technical decisions. I also contributed to key migrations, including database and CI/CD applications, to enhance system performance and reliability.

Fullstack Engineer

Fullstack Engineer

Jun 2017 - Mar 2019
Elecctro
Lisbon
Website

At this IoT startup specializing in smart vending machines, I started as a backend developer building API endpoints for web and mobile apps. Later, I contributed to the dashboard frontend, adding new features and enhancing functionality.

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Backend Engineer

Nov 2016 - Feb 2017
Streamcato
Lisbon

Streamcato developed a Spotify-like platform that processed large volumes of songs and videos daily. I ensured seamless data accessibility across the dashboard and mobile applications.

Contact

Please contact me directly at admin@codebyruben.com or through this form.