Bernardo Caetano
Senior Backend Engineer | Java & AWS Expert | APIs
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Salary / Daily rate
3 people recommend
2750 Cascais, Portugal
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
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About me
Intro
As a Senior Backend Engineer and Team Leader, I thrive in dynamic environments, being very proactive. I bring empathy, strong teamwork skills, and a passion for leading teams toward achieving results. I love tackling challenges and continuously learning, while fostering collaboration. My experience working in multicultural companies has given me a broad perspective, allowing me to contribute to both the technical and business sides of projects with a holistic approach.
Work experience
Senior Software Engineer
Protegriy
Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 10 months
Remote
Part of a dynamic team developing innovative technology designed to solve PII (Personally Identifiable Information) identification challenges. My role involves contributing directly to the design, development, and DevOps of highly scalable solutions using Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, and Python. I actively engage across the entire development lifecycle, ensuring robust, secure, and efficient outcomes.
Senior Backend Engineer | Team Lead & Knowledge Transfer Specialist
Enel X
Sep 2022 - Present
4 years 2 months
Oslo, Norway
- Spearheaded the cultural transformation at Viva Labs during its transition to Enel X, fostering a mindset focused on integration, collaboration, and success within a larger corporate framework. - Served as the key advocate for team members, ensuring their needs and concerns were addressed at the organizational level, creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. - Led strategic realignment of projects by leveraging deep product knowledge, guiding teams to adapt and excel under the Enel X umbrella. - Promoted knowledge sharing and professional development, enhancing team expertise and cohesion, which was essential for achieving project success and aligning with Enel X's broader objectives.
Founder & IT Consultant | Senior Backend Engineer | Freelance Project Specialist
Comfortable Pattern - Lda
Jul 2020 - Present
6 years 4 months
2750 Cascais, Portugal
I have delivered a range of services across multiple roles and projects, including backend development, IoT integration, and cloud solutions, primarily for clients like Viva, ENEL, and other consultancy firms. My work has involved leading technical projects, optimizing software development processes, and providing strategic IT consulting to enhance clients' operational efficiency and innovation. Through this, I've gained extensive experience in managing complex projects, building client relationships, and adapting to diverse business needs.
Viva Labs
Nov 2018 - Present
8 years
Oslo, Norway
Senior Backend Team Leader
Sep 2022 - Present
4 years 2 months
Oslo, Norway
Software Engineer
Nov 2019 - Aug 2022
2 years 10 months
Oslo, Norway
As part of the backend development team, I've transitioned the system from a monolithic server to a more efficient Lambda Microservice architecture, accruing multiple new features. Working with AWS Cloud Services, endowed me with the best practices using this technology and I am able to build robust, secure and well architected Microservices. My contributions extended across full-stack development, covering IoT devices, gateway development, backend services, and app integration, achieving comprehensive enhancements. Over the years, I have developed a range of innovative Smart Home features, including alarm systems, rules engines, thermostat control, and seamless device integration, along with other functionalities. Embracing roles from solution architect and developer to tester, my contributions have led to significant enhancements in our software and expanded partner relationships, driven by the improved product.
Software Developer Internship
Nov 2018 - Nov 2019
1 year 1 month
Oslo Area, Norway
Researcher
INOV
Jul 2017 - Oct 2018
1 year 4 months
Lisbon, Portugal
Researching the usage of Gamification in ITIL, directly related to my Master Thesis Development of a Gamification Software for ITIL Processes, as an application for Jira Service Desk.
ORACLE Link Consulting's Red Summer School
Link Consulting
Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
2 months
Av. Duque de Ávila 23, 1000-138 Lisboa
A two week summer school where Oracle technologies where explored ▪ Oracle Cloud Technologies ▪ BPEL ▪ Hands-on experience on the latest cutting-edge cloud products ▪ Building Enterprise Systems using the different Cloud Tools
Developer fot the Umedicine Project
INESC-ID
Sep 2016 - Jul 2017
11 months
Rua Alves Redol, 9 1000-029 Lisboa Portugal
▪ Design Database models; ▪ Create database entities; ▪ Developer in the Umedicine application (front-end and back-end).
Engineering Summer Intern
Collab
Jul 2016 - Sep 2016
3 months
Av. D. João II, N. 43, 4th floor, Parque das Nações 1990-084 Lisbon, Portugal
COLLAB developed a gamification software for Contact Centers. The tasks preformed where: ▪ Developement of an application to create, manage and play quizzes in the Gamification Product; ▪ Contributed to the goal of the project, creating value with new functionalities.
Education
Instituto Superior Técnico
Bologna Master Degree, Information Systems and Computer Engineering
2016 - 2018
3 years
Grade: 17
Master Thesis: ▪ A Software Tool for Gamifying ITIL Processes (Grade: 17) Fields of study: ▪ Enterprise Systems (Main Specialization) ▪ It Systems Technology ▪ Other areas (Algorithms and Programming, as well as Intelligent Systems)
Instituto Superior Técnico
Bologna Degree, Information Systems and Computer Engineering
2013 - 2016
4 years
Grade: 15
Skills: Passionate about Work · Communication · High Pressure · Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
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