Joana Vaz
@joanavaz
Backend developer building reliable Spring Boot REST APIs and SQL-based services.
What I'm looking for
I’m a backend developer with experience developing and maintaining backend services using Java and Spring Boot. I work with REST APIs and SQL-based databases, building the kind of reliable foundations that make applications easier to extend and maintain.
In my current role, I focus on development and maintenance of backend services using Java and Spring Boot, including implementation and consumption of REST APIs. I also collaborate in Agile/Scrum environments—contributing to development, testing, and code reviews to keep quality high and delivery consistent.
I’m comfortable working with SQL databases, including SingleStore, and I’ve built a broader toolset around the service lifecycle. That includes familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools, as well as working effectively in collaborative team setups.
I enjoy continuous learning and I’m motivated by contributing to reliable and maintainable systems. Alongside my professional experience, I’ve strengthened my software fundamentals through a Software Engineering Bachelor’s and I’m currently pursuing a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence Engineering, including Python-based academic projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Backend Developer
Natixis
Nov 2023 - Apr 2026 (2 years 5 months)
Developed and maintained backend services using Java and Spring Boot, including implementing and consuming REST APIs. Worked with SQL-based databases (including SingleStore) and collaborated in Agile/Scrum teams on development, testing, and code reviews.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto
Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Artificial Intelligence Engineering
2024 -
Activities and societies: Academic projects using Python for data processing and foundational concepts in artificial intelligence.
Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence Engineering at Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto. Works on academic projects in Python focused on data processing and foundational AI concepts.
Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Software Engineering
2019 - 2023
Activities and societies: Team-based academic projects involving backend and frontend development; coursework focused on software development, algorithms, data structures, and databases.
Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering at Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto. Developed team-based academic projects with strong fundamentals in software development, algorithms, data structures, and databases across backend and frontend.
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