
Rafaël Gameiro Contente
Senior Software Engineer | Python & Rust
Salary / Daily rate
Paris, France
Freelance
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
- Freelance Software Engineer with 10+ years building high-performance systems in Rust, Python, and C++. - Specialized in backend development, cloud infrastructure (AWS), and optimization, from ultra-low latency fintech solutions to crypto data pipelines and energy trading platforms. - Delivering robust, scalable solutions for complex technical challenges.
Work experience
Software Engineering Contractor
Self-employed
Sep 2023 - Present
3 years 2 months
Greater Paris Metropolitan Region · Hybrid
Skills: Python (Programming Language) · Rust (Programming Language)
Software Engineer
TotalEnergiesFreelance
Apr 2024 - Dec 2025
1 year 9 months
Greater Paris Metropolitan Region · Hybrid
Build backend services for the Total Energies R&D department (OneTech, Digital Solutions) • Development of Python applications using FastAPI, PostgresSQL, Docker, AWS, Gitlab Actions • Design and implementation of the cloud architecture (AWS) for migrating Python applications into the cloud (ECR, Batch, Fargate, EC2) • Acting as a technical reference for Python in other Python-based projects within the R&D department Python, FastAPI, Redis, Celery, Docker, AWS, Gitlab Actions
Software Engineer
ScalityFreelance
Nov 2023 - Mar 2024
5 months
Paris, France
Test migration for the Hybrid Cloud Management Solution (RING) • Refactored and implemented E2E and unit tests to improve code coverage (Pytest, python lambdas) • Upgraded in-house test library and improved APIs used to setup test envi- ronments and interact with them (Docker, AWS EC2) • Upgraded library used to execute shell commands remotely over SSH (Fabric 1 to Fabric 3) • Enforced automated code quality process for Gitlab CI (Poetry, Black, Mypy, Flake8) and Git (Git hooks) • Added the support of Redhat9 and Rocky9 operating systems • Provided technical guidance and support to teams Python, Docker, AWS, Gitlab Actions
Software Engineer
SUN ZU Lab
Dec 2022 - Aug 2023
9 months
Paris, France
SUN ZU Lab is a provider of quantitative analytics and research to en- able optimal execution of crypto assets. • Developed high performance feedhandlers (Rust) for crypto markets using Websocket API (Kraken, Binance, Deribit...) • Provided several outputs: - Fast real-time compressed files (Facebook Zstandard) stored in AWS S3 - Publication on the AWS managed message broker Amazon MQ - Storage on high performance timeseries database QuestDB • Created a referential service from scratch to provide market-agnostic instru- ment information (such as BTC/USD, ETH/EUR) using FastAPI in Python (with sqlalchemy, pydantic) and PostgreSQL storage, automatically deployed with Docker on AWS EC2 • Developed a service to monitor and archive market data files from AWS S3 to AWS Glacier in Rust • Monitored feedhandler performance using Prometheus and creating dash- boards with Grafana utilizing the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Kibana) • Developed a Python library wrapper for an in-house performant Rust com- puting library (including Black-Scholes, Probability of execution, Weighted Moving Average) using PyO3 • Provided support for Quantitative Analysts/Traders through integration in Jupyter Notebooks • Identified and resolve anomalies in market data, such as missing trades or order quantity discrepancies, utilizing Jupyter Notebook (numpy, matplotlib) • Configured CI/CD on Gitlab CI with deployment on AWS EC2 • Demonstrated strong ownership and fostering a result-oriented culture in a fast-evolving environment Rust (%70), Python (30%), Kafka, PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, Glacier), Gitlab CI, Linux
Software Engineer
Modélisation, Mesures et Applications (MOMA)
Oct 2020 - Oct 2022
2 years 1 month
Paris, France
SaaS platform enabling renewable energy producers to sell it on the energy markets. • Developed energy production forecast microservices in Python hosted on AWS EC2 based on wind and solar energy data stored on PostgresSQL • Developed service in Rust to fetch and process wind turbine production data (SCADA protocol) • Developed the connection to Nord Pool intraday trading platform Web- socket API in Rust (Actix, SockJs, Stomp) in the context of a wider project, automated trading bot to cut loss in case of energy poor quality forecast • Implemented robust unit testing and continuous integration to ensure the quality and reliability of software components on Gitlab CI • Performed code review of peers to maintain quality and prevent bugs • Developed Infrastructure as code configuration with Ansible and Terraform • Performed on-call shifts to maintain quality of service on critical software on a weekly basis • Engaging experience since any poor quality production forecast can lead to substantial loss Python (70%), Rust (%30), Docker, PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, Glacier), Gitlab CI, Linux
Software Engineer
Enyx
Jul 2017 - May 2020
2 years 11 months
Paris Area, France
Ultra-low latency technologies and solutions for the financial industry with FPGA-enabled products. • Developed software feedhandlers for traditional financial markets in modern C++ • Developed test benchmark framework in Python (templating/code genera- tion with Jinja2) in order to compare hardware (FPGA-based) and software • Performed code review of peers to maintain quality and prevent bugs • Created comprehensive internal and external documentation to facilitate seamless understanding and usage of the developed solutions • Provided technical guidance and support to demanding customers (BNP Paribas - Automated Market Making division) C++ (boost, gtest), CMake, Python, Bash, Docker, Git, Linux
Software Engineer
Groupe KEY CONSULTING
Feb 2017 - Jul 2017
6 months
Région de Paris, France
Software Contractor at SOFTBANK ROBOTICS EUROPE in Interaction division Global leader in robotics technology, specializing in creating humanoid robots and AI solutions • Developed SDK to improve communication between Android and Pepper robot in modern C++ (async, smart pointers) • Developed tests in C++ with Google Test framework • Delivered prompt and efficient work during a demanding and high-volume workload period C++ (boost, gtest), Bash, Valgrind, gdb, Git, Linux
Software Engineer
AUSY
Oct 2015 - Mar 2017
1 year 6 months
Région de Paris, France
Software Contractor at THALES COMMUNICATIONS & SECURITY on the EBMR project. Project to develop the new Multi-Role Armored Vehicle for the French Army • Interconnected military-grade devices through a pub-sub architecture in C++ • Developed tests in Python • Performed code review of peers to maintain quality and prevent bugs C++, Python, Bash, Valgrind, gdb, Git, Linux
Engineering Intern
THALES ALENIA SPACE
Mar 2015 - Aug 2015
6 months
Région de Cannes, France
Benchmark of real time operating systems - Linux environment (kernel compilation, Bash scripts) - Practical application of real time theory
Engineering Intern
THALES AVIONICS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SAS
May 2014 - Aug 2014
4 months
Région de Bordeaux, France
- Development of interface solutions for integrated touchscreen cockpits during air turbulence (rapid prototyping in QML) - Test procedure implementation in C++ - Analysis of the results and efficiency assessments (ANOVA)
Education
ECE. Ecole d'ingénieurs. Engineering School.
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Embedded Systems, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Embedded Systems
2012 - 2015
3 years 1 month
Sungkyunkwan University
Master's Degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Master's Degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering
2014 - 2014
1 month
Dublin City University
Electrical and Electronics Engineering/Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering/Computer Science
2013 - 2013
1 month
- Digital and Analogues Electronics II (EE201) - Systems (EE207) - Object Oriented Programming I (EE229) - Computation/Simulation (EE317) - Engineering Mathematics IV (EM202) - English Integrated Skills 2 (EN307)
Lycée Langevin-Wallon
Classe Préparatoire aux Grandes Ecoles PTSI & PT, Physics Technology Science and Engineering, Classe Préparatoire aux Grandes Ecoles PTSI & PT, Physics Technology Science and Engineering
2010 - 2012
2 years 1 month
Lycée Marcelin Berthelot
Classe Préparatoire aux Grandes Ecoles PCSI, Physics Chemistry Science and Engineering, Classe Préparatoire aux Grandes Ecoles PCSI, Physics Chemistry Science and Engineering
2009 - 2010
1 year 1 month
Lycée Marcelin Berthelot
French Scientific Baccalaureate awarded with honors, French Scientific Baccalaureate awarded with honors
2006 - 2009
3 years 1 month
Licenses & certifications
Rust Developer Bootcamp
Issued: Dec 2025
Rust for Large Language Model Operations (LLMOps)
Issued: Dec 2023
Deep Learning Specialization
Issued: Mar 2021
Machine Learning
Issued: Sep 2019