Jorge Salazar CastroJC
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Jorge Salazar Castro

@jorgesalazarcastro

Results-driven Senior Software Engineer with expertise in backend development.

Chile

What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and growth. If possible using Go, but VERY open to change stacks, I enjoy learning new languages.

I am a results-driven Senior Software Engineer with over 6 years of experience specializing in backend development. My expertise lies in Go, NestJS/TypeScript, and Python, complemented by more than 11 years in the IT sector. I have a proven track record of architecting scalable microservices and optimizing system performance, which has significantly contributed to the success of various projects.

At Cencosud S.A., I led the BFF team, designing RESTful APIs that reduced frontend complexity by 20% and orchestrated a strategic migration from NestJS to Go, improving system performance by 35%. My role at Uber involved enhancing the Orders Checkout team’s features, which improved conversion rates by 7%. I am passionate about leveraging my backend expertise while exploring opportunities in frontend development, aiming to create seamless user experiences.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

CS
Current

Software Engineer V

Cencosud S.A.

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 7 months)

As a Senior NestJS/Go developer, I architected scalable microservices for Cencopay’s payment platform, leading the BFF team to design RESTful APIs that reduced frontend complexity by 20%. I refactored 90% of the codebase, enabling expansion to new international markets and improved system performance by 35% through strategic migration from NestJS to Go.

UB

Software Engineer II

Uber

Aug 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 2 months)

As a Backend Go Engineer for Uber Eats, I designed and implemented features for the Orders Checkout team, improving conversion rates by 7%. I optimized codebases, reduced response times by 10%, and participated in on-call rotations to resolve critical production issues.

TE

Python Developer / DBA

Tech-K

Jul 2019 - Mar 2021 (1 year 8 months)

In my role, I developed backend solutions using Django and managed AWS services. I coordinated Django migrations and performed database optimization for MySQL and Redshift, ensuring efficient data migration and performance tuning.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidad de Santiago de Chile logoUC

Universidad de Santiago de Chile

Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science

2008 - 2014

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science, focusing on software development, algorithms, and system design. Engaged in various projects that enhanced practical skills in programming and engineering principles.

SC

Saint Gaspar College

High School Diploma

1994 - 2006

Completed Elementary, Primary, Secondary, and High School education, providing a strong foundational knowledge in various subjects.

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