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Felipe Padua

@felipepadua

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Senior Software Engineer specializing in Kotlin, Node.js, and cloud solutions.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role in fintech to leverage my expertise in building scalable systems, optimizing performance, and contributing to innovative financial solutions.

I am a Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in developing scalable financial systems and payment solutions. My expertise includes backend and frontend development, with a focus on Kotlin, Node.js, TypeScript, React, and AWS. I have successfully contributed to early-stage fintech companies, building high-performance platforms from the ground up.

My professional journey includes significant roles at Trace Finance and Creditas, where I implemented microservices, optimized transaction processes, and developed high-performance APIs. I also have experience as a Web Development Teacher at Digital House Brasil, where I taught full-stack development and mentored students.

I am passionate about clean architecture, domain-driven design, and ensuring system efficiency. My contributions have led to notable improvements in transaction processing capacity, system uptime, and operational efficiency across various organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

Current

Trace Finance

Oct 2022 - Present (2 years 8 months)

Refactored key validation processes and developed a ledger micro-service, enhancing transaction processing capacity and system efficiency. Built high-performance APIs and a robust notification system, significantly improving operational efficiency and revenue generation.

Kotlin Redis CQRS Event Sourcing AWS API Development Microservices

Software Engineer

Creditas

Aug 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Developed automation systems for financial contracts and optimized APIs, improving processing speed and system performance. Refactored legacy codebases and implemented caching strategies to enhance maintainability and reduce load times.

Kotlin Spring Boot API Development Design Patterns SOLID Principles Automation Redux Caching Performance Optimization

Web Development Teacher

Digital House Brasil

Mar 2021 - Dec 2021 (9 months)

Taught full-stack web development courses, focusing on modern technologies. Created hands-on projects and mentored students on best coding practices, preparing them for careers in tech.

PostgreSQL Teaching Curriculum Development Mentoring Performance Optimization Coding Standards

Software Engineer

Bom Pra Crédito

Mar 2021 - Aug 2021 (5 months)

Developed reusable software components and maintained serverless solutions, significantly reducing development time and infrastructure costs while ensuring high availability.

AWS Lambda DynamoDB Serverless Architecture Software Development

Software Engineer

Conta Simples

Feb 2020 - Mar 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Maintained payment and security solutions, ensuring high system uptime. Redesigned service architecture and built microservices to enhance scalability and transaction processing capabilities.

AWS Lambda DynamoDB Microservices Domain Driven Design Payment Solutions

System Analyst

LightHouse

Sep 2017 - Jan 2019 (1 year 4 months)

Developed web applications and integrated systems to streamline financial operations, automating manual processes and improving overall efficiency.

TypeScript Aurelia Web Development Automation Financial Systems System Integration

Intern

Lighthouse

Jul 2016 - Sep 2017 (1 year 2 months)

Developed custom automation routines and maintained existing tools, contributing to operational efficiency and workflow optimization.

Automation Scripting

Intern

ICE Cartões Especiais Ltda.

Jan 2016 - Jul 2016 (6 months)

Collaborated with the development team to enhance software functionalities and optimize workflows, significantly improving system efficiency.

Software Development Workflow Optimization Reporting Team Collaboration

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Ironhack

Bootcamp, Web Development

2019 - 2019

Participated in a FullStack Web Development bootcamp, acquiring skills in both frontend and backend development. Engaged in hands-on projects that emphasized modern web technologies and best practices.

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo

Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science

2013 - 2016

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, focusing on software development, algorithms, and system design. Gained foundational knowledge in programming languages and software engineering principles.