Tomas Tlapale
@tomastlapale
Senior backend engineer specializing in scalable APIs, integrations, and operational reliability.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Back End Developer with extensive experience designing scalable, maintainable APIs and supporting integrations across legacy and distributed systems. I have led technical support teams, driven RCA efforts, and improved system reliability through automation, testing, and performance tuning.
I have built Java-based backend systems using Spring Boot, authored technical documentation and SOPs, and contributed across the SDLC from requirements to deployment on cloud platforms including Azure, Google Cloud and AWS. My work highlights include leading incident resolution at Volkswagen, implementing enterprise billing solutions at Ria Advisory, and designing hexagonal-architecture APIs to ensure modularity and scalability.
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Senior Back End Developer
PositivoS+
Sep 2025 - Present (4 months)
Designed and implemented scalable, hexagonal-architecture APIs and integrated them with legacy systems and databases, improving interoperability and maintaining data consistency across distributed services.
Technical Consultant
RIA Advisory
Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 (5 months)
Delivered enterprise financial solutions with Oracle Revenue Management and Billing, developed batch processes and automation scripts, and performed RCA to resolve production incidents and improve data accuracy.
Technical Support Leader
Volkswagen
Apr 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years 5 months)
Led technical support for internal business tools, proactively monitored backend jobs and REST services, conducted RCAs for recurrent failures, and coordinated fixes with global teams to improve reliability and performance.
Java Backend Developer
Softura
Oct 2021 - Jan 2022 (3 months)
Developed backend systems for healthcare applications using Java and Spring Boot, implemented unit and integration tests, and collaborated across the SDLC to ensure reliability and data consistency.
IT Support Specialist
Owens Corning Mexico
Jul 2020 - Mar 2021 (8 months)
Led a PC refresh project including deployment and configuration of equipment, executed system migrations and preventive maintenance, and provided on-site support to minimize disruption and improve user satisfaction.
Java Developer
SIDEC
Jan 2020 - Jul 2020 (6 months)
Designed and developed a custom ticket control system backend in Java, improving incident tracking and support response times while producing user documentation and performing basic AWS integration.
Research Project Lead
Technological Institute of Apizaco
Jun 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 7 months)
Led development of an educational Java application integrating Kinect sensors for interactive learning, managed architecture, testing, and deployments, and collaborated with CONACYT on research outcomes.
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