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José Enrique Ávila

@josenriquevila

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Full stack & backend developer focused on scalable APIs, clean architecture, and cloud automation.

Honduras

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to build scalable, production-grade APIs and services using clean architecture—where I can own backend and full-stack delivery, optimize performance, and automate deployments on AWS while mentoring teams.

I’m a full stack and backend developer with over 10 years of experience building scalable web services and distributed systems. I build production-grade APIs, integrate AI services, and manage cloud infrastructure while staying focused on clean architecture, performance optimization, and maintainability.

Most recently, I built endpoints ranging from AI integrations (Transformers for internal content search) to report management using Redshift and PostgreSQL. I designed and developed backend APIs in Django for React frontend consumption, provisioned AWS infrastructure with Terraform, and implemented CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.

I also contribute as a Lecturer at UNAH, teaching Object-Oriented Programming, Algorithms, Data Structures, and Operating Systems, and I bring that mentoring mindset to engineering teams. Earlier, I led software projects and developed business intelligence tools, optimizing processing times by up to 98%, and I’ve built and integrated banking services including PL/SQL stored procedures, packages, and triggers.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lecturer

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Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH)

Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 6 months)

Taught Object-Oriented Programming, Algorithms, Data Structures, and Operating Systems.

Object Oriented Programming Algorithms Data Structures Operating System Teaching

Fullstack Developer

BAX Educacion

Dec 2024 - Jun 2026 (1 year 6 months)

Built endpoints and backend APIs for services including AI integrations for internal content search and report management. Managed AWS infrastructure with Terraform and implemented CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.

Python Django React AWS Terraform CI CD AI Integration Transformers Redshift PostgreSQL

Backend Developer

eLibro Corp

Nov 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 1 month)

Developed and maintained backend web services using Python (Django) with PostgreSQL, including REST API and database management for reliability and scalability.

Python Django PostgreSQL REST APIs Backend Services

Project Engineer II

Inversiones La Paz

Apr 2012 - Nov 2021 (9 years 7 months)

Led software projects and developed Business Intelligence tools using Python (Flask) and C++. Optimized modules to improve processing times and documented development workflows and technical manuals.

Python Flask C Business Intelligence Performance Optimization Technical Documentation

Systems Analyst

Banco Nacional de Desarrollo Agrícola

Nov 2008 - Apr 2012 (3 years 5 months)

Built and maintained banking services for deposits and third-party billing integrations. Implemented Subversion for version control and automation, and developed Oracle PL/SQL database logic and SOAP API integrations.

Subversion Pl SQL Oracle Database Toad Automation