PCPedro Couto
@pedrocouto
Experienced full-stack and backend developer with over 15 years of experience.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I'm a passionate software developer with over 15 years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications. My expertise lies in full-stack and backend development, with a strong focus on clean, maintainable code and user-centered design. I have a proven track record of optimizing performance and collaborating effectively across teams, mentoring junior developers, and working closely with designers and product owners.
Throughout my career, I have successfully delivered projects with zero downtime and improved website performance through backend code optimization. My experience spans various roles, including Senior Backend Developer at EXADS, where I developed and maintained Symfony applications, and as a Full-Stack Developer at Compare Europe Group, where I built AWS Lambda microservices and enhanced application functionality. I thrive on professional challenges and am committed to contributing to meaningful, user-focused projects.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Backend Developer
EXADS
Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Developed and maintained Symfony applications using Doctrine ORM. Optimized MariaDB queries and implemented caching with Memcached. Contributed to backend development in Go and set up CI/CD with GitHub Actions.
Full-Stack Developer
CompareEuropeGroup
May 2018 - Aug 2021 (3 years 3 months)
Maintained server-side apps in Groovy and Laravel. Built AWS Lambda microservices and frontend from Figma designs, ensuring performance via A/B testing.
Full-Stack Developer
AVIVAR Incentive Works S.A
Jul 2017 - Apr 2018 (9 months)
Created Composer libraries, APIs using Slim, and React components. Improved MySQL performance and modernized legacy code.
Software/Game Developer
Miniclip
May 2015 - Mar 2016 (10 months)
Built UI and visual effects in Objective-C/Cocos2d. Wrote Python tools and supported agile development, testing games across devices for performance.
Full-Stack Developer
AGAP2 (for MEO)
Feb 2011 - May 2015 (4 years 3 months)
Built APIs, websites, and payment systems in PHP. Led database migrations and internal tool development.
Full-Stack Developer
Transglobal
Nov 2009 - Feb 2011 (1 year 3 months)
Built WordPress and Zend-based websites. Created internal tools, fraud detection, and mentored designers.
Freelance Developer
Inforabitus
Jan 2007 - Jan 2009 (2 years)
Developed custom CMS, websites, and managed full-stack delivery.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversidade de Lisboa
Bachelor of Science, Software Development
Studied software development principles, focusing on full-stack and backend development, including languages such as PHP and JavaScript.
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Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
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