Raphael Lima Fernandes
@raphaellimafernandes
Senior software engineer specializing in backend architecture and cross-team delivery across cloud and product platforms.
IrelandWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 13+ years of experience leading the design and delivery of large-scale software across backend, cloud, and product platforms. I guide engineers, shape technical direction, and drive cross-team execution with a strong focus on engineering quality, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
At Microsoft, I’ve driven cross-team technical direction for large-scale product capabilities, partnering with frontend and mobile teams to align architecture and end-to-end delivery. I designed and delivered features end to end from scratch—telemetry, campaign attribution, onboarding, and activation—for the M365 Copilot App, improving visibility into user acquisition and engagement. I also defined architectural approaches for complex experiences, balancing maintainability, platform constraints, and user experience.
I orchestrate end-to-end delivery across engineering, platform dependencies, and privacy and security reviews, ensuring execution stays coherent in complex product environments. I mentor engineers within the team and broader organization, extending impact through technical guidance, design support, and stronger execution standards.
Previously at Avanade, I led enterprise web application and batch-processing delivery while improving engineering quality through stronger testing, code reviews, and better visibility into automated test health. I supported multiple successful releases by restoring failing test suites and strengthening reliability, and I contributed full-stack solutions in Brazil—building service integrations and customer-facing applications, improving operational efficiency, and mentoring teammates and new joiners.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Drove cross-team technical direction and delivered backend capabilities end to end (telemetry, campaign attribution, onboarding, activation) to improve visibility into user acquisition and engagement for M365 Copilot. Defined architecture for complex product experiences and mentored engineers, enabling high-visibility onboarding flows used by hundreds of thousands of users.
Led delivery of enterprise web applications and batch-processing solutions while improving engineering quality through testing, deployment reliability, and internal tooling. Restored failing test suites, strengthened release reliability, and mentored teammates and new joiners to raise team execution standards.
Delivered full-stack solutions and maintained enterprise systems for financial services and retail clients. Built service integrations and customer-facing applications, improved operational efficiency through interface redesign and workflow optimization, and supported engineering quality with testing and code-quality reporting.
.NET Developer
Corporate Travel
Nov 2014 - Sep 2015 (10 months)
Developed web applications, backend services, and database solutions for a travel technology platform. Helped shape application architecture, improved database design, built automation features, and mentored interns.
Worked on backend services, databases, unit testing, and consulting delivery. Supported feature development through database and test implementation while contributing to client project execution.
Junior .NET Developer
BDS Soluções E Informações
Mar 2013 - Jun 2014 (1 year 3 months)
Developed desktop, web, and data integration solutions used in business-critical financial data workflows. Built and maintained integrations to support evolving product requirements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidade Santa Cecília (UNISANTA)
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Science
Earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Universidade Santa Cecília (UNISANTA) in 2013.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IrelandAuthorized to work in
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