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Rafael Alves

@rafaelalves1

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Experienced software developer specializing in Java, microservices, DevOps and automation.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can build scalable backend systems, improve CI/CD and automation, work in Agile teams, and grow in cloud-native and DevOps practices.

I am a resourceful software developer with four years focused on application development and seven years supporting infrastructure and automation environments. I build backend services and RESTful APIs primarily with Java and Spring Boot, and I regularly apply microservices architecture and SOLID principles to deliver scalable, maintainable systems.

My experience spans developing production services, authoring Python automation scripts, and implementing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Docker, OpenShift and Kubernetes. I have improved deployment reliability, raised test coverage with JUnit and Sonar, and contributed to productivity gains through automation and integration work.

I work well in Agile, cross-functional teams and value clean code, measurable quality and operational resilience. I am motivated by solving complex problems, reducing manual effort, and delivering reliable services that benefit users and business stakeholders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

System Software Developer

Current

Sul América S.A.

Nov 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Built and maintained Java Spring microservices and RESTful APIs, improving integration and productivity for national and international clients; automated data filtering with Python and supported deployments via Docker/OpenShift/Kubernetes and occasional Google Cloud usage.

Java Spring Boot RESTful APIs Docker OpenShift Kubernetes Python SonarQube Microservices

System Software Developer

SIS Innov & Tech

Feb 2022 - Nov 2022 (9 months)

Designed and implemented Java Spring microservices to integrate banking systems and reduce fraud risk; enforced code quality with Sonar and created unit tests, deploying via Docker containers on OpenShift with Kubernetes orchestration.

Java Spring Boot Microservices SonarQube Docker OpenShift Kubernetes Unit Testing System Integration

System Analyst

Oi S.A.

Mar 2021 - Feb 2022 (11 months)

Maintained IT services and infrastructure using DevOps practices, administered Kubernetes, built Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and monitoring solutions, achieving significant reductions in deployment time and improving system reliability.

Kubernetes Jenkins CI CD DevOps Monitoring Linux Automation Reliability Infrastructure Management

System Analyst

Sitran Sinalização de Trânsito Industrial LTDA

Jul 2014 - Mar 2021 (6 years 8 months)

Developed frontend and backend internal tools with PHP/MySQL/CSS/JS to monitor and control requests, managed servers, virtualization and OS deployments, and implemented monitoring to maintain service availability.

PHP MySQL JavaScript CSS Virtualization Monitoring Database Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UNA University

Associate's Degree, Systems Analysis and Development

2017 - 2020

Completed an Associate's Degree in Systems Analysis and Development with coursework focused on software development, systems analysis, and database management.