Ricardo Silva
@ricardosilva2
Senior software engineer specializing in scalable .NET microservices, cloud deployments, and performance optimization.
PortugalWhat I'm looking for
I am a senior software engineer with 7+ years building scalable applications, APIs, and enterprise systems using .NET, PostgreSQL, and cloud-native tooling. I have a proven track record designing microservices, modernizing monoliths, and delivering reliable back-end services for high-traffic platforms.
At Farfetch I led the migration from monolith to microservices, optimized SQL and caching layers, and created an end-to-end test automation framework that reduced production bugs by ~30%. At Siteimprove I designed .NET Core APIs, built a browser extension with front- and back-end components, managed CI/CD with GitHub Actions and Kubernetes, and resolved production incidents to improve system reliability.
I mentor junior engineers, run code reviews, and emphasize observability and operational stability using Grafana, NewRelic, Kibana, and Coralogix. I seek to apply my analytical, collaborative approach to deliver secure, maintainable systems that map complex business rules into high-quality software.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Fullstack Senior Software Engineer
Siteimprove
Apr 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Designed and deployed .NET Core APIs with PostgreSQL and Entity Framework, built a browser extension for accessibility and SEO analytics, and diagnosed production incidents to improve system reliability while mentoring junior engineers.
Developed backend services for a high-traffic e‑commerce platform, led migration from monolith to microservices, optimized SQL and introduced Redis caching to significantly reduce response times and cut production bugs by ~30%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidade do Minho
Master of Science, Computer Engineering
2011 - 2018
Completed a Master's degree program in Computer Engineering with thesis on developing a web application using Microsoft technologies and Agile methodology; program included a three-year Bachelor's component and specializations in Language Processing and Formal Methods.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PortugalAuthorized to work in
Website
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Skills
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