
Micael Carvalho
Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer | Cloud Solutions
Salary / Daily rate
Brussels, Belgium
Mobility: Brussels, Portugal
Freelance
Remote only
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
Full-stack engineer with 6+ years building scalable cloud solutions across web, mobile, and embedded systems. Expert in Node.js, C#, Python, and Flutter with proven success designing automated testing frameworks that reduce regression and deploying Docker/Kubernetes CI/CD pipelines. Delivered mission-critical software for Toyota infotainment systems and high-reliability SaaS products—ready to bring technical precision and full-cycle development to your project.
Work experience
Software Engineer
MintT
Jul 2021 - Jun 2025
4 years
Brussels, Belgium
– Designed and implemented an automated integration testing framework, increasing product reliability and reducing regression issues. – Full-stack development of backend APIs and web/mobile applications using Node.js, C#, Flutter, and Python. – Built and maintained Docker-based CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes deployments, ensuring consistent and secure delivery across environments. – Managed and optimized PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases for performance and scalability. – Collaborated closely with the Customer Success and Data Science teams to align product functionality with real-world user needs. – Acted as a technical point of contact for internal teams, improving issue resolution time and uptime reliability. – Developed internal tools and dashboards (React, Python, Flutter) to streamline QA and support operations.
Software Developer
AW Technical Center Europe S.A.
Nov 2019 - Mar 2021
1 year 5 months
Brussels, Belgium
Contracted as a Software Developer to contribute to projects for Toyota Motors Europe, developing and integrating backend solutions for next-generation in-vehicle infotainment and navigation systems. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: – Designed and implemented API solutions to connect backend services with the user interface for new Toyota and Lexus vehicle platforms. – Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Belgium and Japan to ensure seamless communication between software components. – Developed and maintained backend modules in C/C++ and Python, optimizing performance and reliability in embedded environments. – Utilized Docker, Linux, and Git for version control, build automation, and deployment. – Participated in code reviews, debugging sessions, and integration testing to ensure compliance with automotive software standards. – Delivered software updates and technical documentation under tight deadlines in an Agile development process.
Software Developer
agap2 IT
Aug 2019 - Oct 2019
3 months
Brussels Area, Belgium
Joined agap2IT as a software developer on-site at AW Europe, contributing to Toyota Motors Europe's HDC project - a new mobile application designed to provide drivers with enhanced data insights and driving performance analytics. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: – Developed automated API testing frameworks in Python, ensuring reliability and accuracy of backend services used in the HDC mobile app. – Implemented integration and validation tools to streamline data exchange between multiple systems. – Collaborated with development and QA teams to define test cases, detect issues early, and improve delivery speed. – Worked with technologies such as Kafka, Zookeeper, Docker, Git, and Jenkins to automate builds and testing pipelines. – Supported the team in transitioning to a continuous integration workflow, improving release stability.
Consultant
ALTEN Portugal
Apr 2017 - Jul 2019
2 years 4 months
Lisbon Area, Portugal
Worked as a consultant on multiple international engineering projects for leading clients in the automotive, pharmaceutical, and railway industries. Gained hands-on experience across the full software lifecycle from testing and validation to embedded systems development and process automation. Key Projects & Achievements: Ansaldo STS (Railway Systems) – Software Tester | Apr 2017 – Mar 2018 – Performed unit and integration testing for railway signaling systems following SIL4 safety standards. – Used ADA (GPS Compiler) and VectorCAST tools to validate embedded control software. – Collaborated with ALTEN Bologna teams to ensure compliance with international safety and quality standards. Continental (Automotive) – Software Developer | Jul 2018 – Apr 2019 – Developed embedded software for ECUs in BMW vehicles, within an AUTOSAR environment. – Worked with C/C++ and Python, following Agile/SCRUM methodologies. – Utilized tools like IBM DOORS, Eclipse, TRESOS, CANoe, and WinIDEA for design, debugging, and validation. Hovione (Pharma) – CSV Engineer | May 2019 – Jun 2019 – Contributed to Computer System Validation (CSV) processes in a regulated pharmaceutical environment. – Developed and executed test plans to ensure compliance with GxP standards. – Reviewed documentation and validation reports for production systems.
jeknowledge
May 2013 - Sep 2016
3 years 5 months
Coimbra, Portugal
Senior Innovation Consultant
Sep 2014 - Sep 2016
2 years 1 month
Coimbra, Portugal
Functions: – Commercial Manager; – ShiftAPPens (2015) - part of the organizing team; – Coimbra Summer JADE Meeting (2015) - Responsible for Opening Cerimony, Workshops, Talks, installations, media and others.
Senior Chief Human Resources
Mar 2014 - Sep 2014
7 months
Coimbra, Portugal
During this time I have the same functions that I perform in the previous function.
RH Junior Consultant
Nov 2013 - Sep 2014
11 months
Coimbra, Portugal
My duties in Knowledge were organizing workshops, assist in recruitment, internal training, in team-building activity and AGOGES. The Workshops that I organized were about WordPress and Android. I was responsable for doing the disclosure, manage registrations and others things. AGOGE are talks for the members of jeKnowledge.
Intern
May 2013 - Nov 2013
7 months
Coimbra, Portugal
During this time I helped to organize Team-Building activities and one workshops about HTML+CSS and Javascript.
Member of the Staff
Shift APPens
Feb 2013 - Feb 2013
1 month
Coimbra, Portugal
The Shift APPens is a Hackathon where the participants can develop your App in 48 hours. This event are organized by jeKnowledge and Nucleo de Estudantes de Engenharia Informática da Universidade de Coimbra.
Colaborador na organização do Entrudo de Lazarim
Casa do Povo de Lazarim
Jan 2008 - Jan 2013
5 years 1 month
5100 Lazarim, Portugal
Colaborador na organização do Entrudo de Lazarim
Education
Univerza v Ljubljani
Master's Degree, Electrical Engineering
2015 - 2016
1 year 1 month
Universidade de Coimbra
Master's degree, Electrical and Computers Engineering
2009 - 2015
6 years 1 month
Faculty of Arts, University of Coimbra
Course, English Language Course - Upper Intermediate
2013 - 2014
1 year 1 month
Escola Secundária/3 da Sé - Lamego
Ensino Secundário, Ciências e Tecnologias
2002 - 2008
6 years 1 month
Licenses & certifications
C++ Fundamentals Including C++ 17 by Kate Gregory
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Python Fundamentals by Robert Smallshire, Austin Bingham
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Ultimate AWS Certified AI Practitioner AIF-C01
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AUTOSAR in Practical Applications
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Ultimate AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02
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