Hugo Leonardo da Silva Santos
@hugoleonardodasilvas
I build PHP and Symfony backends, APIs, integrations, and cloud-ready systems.
What I'm looking for
I've built and maintained PHP and Symfony back-end features for Fiducial's e-commerce management project at Vex Tech and InsuranceBrydge's pension platform at 25Friday. My work includes REST APIs, SOAP/XML integrations, data normalization, business rules, reporting, MongoDB, Docker, AWS, and production monitoring.
Across Globant, CI&T, Auto Avaliar, Inatel, AM4, and earlier PHP roles, I've delivered integrations, legacy-system evolution, authentication flows, B2B APIs, dashboards, and web applications for international and industry-specific products. I bring 18 years of software development experience grounded in object-oriented programming, SOLID, design patterns, testing, messaging, databases, and collaborative distributed teams.
I'm also growing deliberately in Java back-end development through hands-on work with Spring Boot, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Docker, DDD, event-driven architecture, Kubernetes, AWS, and cloud computing. As a PSM I and Zend Certified Engineer, I combine deep PHP experience with ownership, adaptability, and continuous learning.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
- Worked on a project for the French company Fiducial focused on e-commerce management, developing and maintaining back-end features with PHP 7 and Symfony 5.
- Implemented integrations with external systems using SOAP/XML.
- Developed interfaces and forms using Twig, Symfony Forms, and jQuery.
Senior PHP Developer
Vex Tech
Feb 2025 - Jun 2025 (4 months)
Developed and maintained back-end features for a French e-commerce project using PHP 7 and Symfony 5, implemented SOAP/XML integrations, and built interfaces with Twig and jQuery.
- Worked on the back-end development of the Dutch InsuranceBrydge platform, focused on pension management and integration processes, using PHP 8, Symfony, and API Platform.
- Implemented integrations with HR/payroll systems, such as AFAS, Nmbrs, and Loket, consuming APIs and handling data transformation and normalization across different sources.
- Developed business rules related to partici
- Worked on an international SpotOn project as part of a team distributed across Latin America.
- Developed new modules and maintained a legacy system.
- Implemented features and user flows in an internal tool for managing Points of Consumer (POCs).
- Worked on an international B2B project with more than 500 professionals, taking responsibility for user login and registration flows.
- Integrated Microsoft IAM/Azure authentication and user management with a legacy Magento platform.
- Developed interfaces, validations, pages, and components using JavaScript, jQuery, LESS, Node.js, Webpack, and React.
- Implemented application monitoring with
- Developed and maintained PHP applications applying object-oriented programming, SOLID and DRY principles, and design patterns.
- Integrated internal and third-party APIs for communication between systems.
- Developed MySQL stored procedures to implement business rules and data processing.
- Developed REST APIs for B2B integrations, including payment solutions and communication via SMS, email,
- Worked on an Ericsson project for a platform serving telecommunications operators, developing customizations according to client acceptance criteria.
- Developed RESTful APIs applying HATEOAS principles.
- Validated input and output data flows in collaboration with front-end development.
- Developed and maintained web and mobile applications for various clients using PHP, .NET, and JavaScript.
- Built corporate websites, administrative dashboards, intranets, and mobile applications using PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, jQuery, Ionic, and AngularJS.
- Migrated data from Paradox to MySQL and developed PHP and Zend Framework modules for an administrative system used by approximately 2,000 users.
- Developed PDF reports, provided user support and training, and implemented the corporate website using Zend Framework 2.
- Developed a social networking platform for the skateboarding community, with interaction features, photo and video publishing, and group creation, using PHP and MySQL.
- Contributed to the development of a web system for the public healthcare network, enabling access to test results and patient registration.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Escola da Nuvem
AWS re/Start
2026 - 2026
Preparation for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification
Hands-on practice with AWS labs
Development of projects using AWS and AI
Soft skills training for a career in cloud computing
Networking and career planning in IT
Magalu MoveTech
Cloud Infrastructure
2026 - 2026
Completed the **100-hour Magalu Move Tech Program**, developed by **Magalu in partnership with Prosper Digital Skills**, with a focus on Cloud Computing and real-world technology environments.
The program covered:
• Linux, operating systems, networking, and command-line fundamentals
• Cloud compute, storage, DBaaS, networking, and service integration
• Version control, deployment automation, and
DIO
Santander 2026 – AI Java Back-end Bootcamp
2026 - 2026
Completed the **49-hour Santander 2026 – AI Java Back-end Bootcamp**, developed by **Santander in partnership with DIO**, focused on modern Java back-end development and AI-enabled applications.
The program covered:
• Java fundamentals and Object-Oriented Programming
• Collections, Stream API, exceptions, and modern Java practices
• REST API development with Spring Boot
• Database integration an
DIO
Almaviva Solutions – Back-end with Java & QA
2026 - 2026
Completed the **64-hour Almaviva Solutions – Back-end with Java & QA Bootcamp**, developed in partnership with DIO, focused on modern Java back-end development and software quality practices.
The program covered:
• Java fundamentals and Object-Oriented Programming
• Collections, Stream API, exceptions, debugging, and I/O
• REST API development with Java and Spring Boot
• Database integration and
DIO
Bootcamp, Java Back-end Development
2026 - 2026
Completed the 64-hour Almaviva Solutions – Back-end with Java & QA Bootcamp, focusing on Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and testing practices.
DIO
Bootcamp, Java Back-end Development
2026 - 2026
Completed the 49-hour Santander 2026 – AI Java Back-end Bootcamp, covering Java fundamentals, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and AI integration.
DIO
Avanade - .NET backend and AI
2025 - 2025
Completed the 84-hour **Avanade – Back-end with .NET and AI** bootcamp, focused on building modern and scalable back-end solutions using the Microsoft ecosystem.
The program combined theoretical foundations with hands-on development, covering:
• C# and .NET back-end development
• REST API design and implementation
• Object-Oriented Programming and software development best practices
• Database i
DIO
Bootcamp, .NET Back-end Development
2025 - 2025
Completed the 84-hour Avanade – Back-end with .NET and AI bootcamp, covering C#, .NET, REST APIs, Docker, Azure, and AI integration.
FAETERJ Petrópolis - Faculdade de Educação Tecnológica do Estado do Rio de Janeiro-Campus Petrópolis
Tecnology, Information Technology
2006 - 2010
- Programming in Pascal, C, C++, C# and Java
- Network Structures
- Operational Systems (Linux)
FAETERJ Petrópolis - Faculdade de Educação Tecnológica do Estado do Rio de Janeiro-Campus Petrópolis
Technology, Information Technology
2006 - 2010
Studied Information Technology, covering programming in Pascal, C, C++, C# and Java, network structures, and operating systems.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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