Description

Software engineer with expertise in backend development for web applications, specializing in the finance and insurance sectors. Proficient in building scalable microservices in DevOps environment with RESTful architecture.

Side experience as a DevOps engineer, focused on development of CI/CD automation pipelines.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

Spanish
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Grupo GFT
Software developer and DevOps Engineer
November 2021 - Today (4 years and 7 months)
I have been working as a backend developer and DevOps engineer for the finance and insurance sectors.

Backend Developer
-Implemented Java Spring microservices with a REST architecture to support authentication processes within the cybersecurity domain in financial sector.
-Delivered solutions adhering to proprietary frameworks and stringent security and quality standards.
-Migrated and updated legacy components to a microservices-based architecture.
-Designed and implemented RESTful microservices using Java Spring Boot for the insurance sector.
-Contributed to a large web application project from inception to completion, using Agile methodologies. Responsible for onboarding 8 new developers throughout its lifecycle.
-Worked on an architecture integrating PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and on premises databases via Kafka. Optimized database performance and developed Kafka event-driven workflows.
-Partnered with the FrontEnd team to ensure seamless communication between the API and the user interface.
-Delivered solutions for complex functional requirements in the insurance sector, focusing on automated testing in collaboration with QA teams.
-Led a two-person project to update a critical component to a modern architecture, applying best practices in both development and management.
-Collaborated on solving critical issues in a mature project, including Kafka based integration of legacy databases into a modern data model.

DevOps Engineer
-Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines in Jenkins, automating build, testing, code quality analysis, cloud deployment, and artifact management.
-Managed the Kubernetes environment in Azure, monitoring the system and resolving incidents.
-Implemented monitoring solutions using Prometheus and Grafana.
-Oversaw version control system repositories to ensure efficient collaboration and code management.
-Assisted team members in adopting the CI/CD pipeline solutions for other projects, promoting consistency and efficiency.
Apache Kafka Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Spring boot Java 17
Xeridia
Software Developer
June 2021 - November 2021 (5 months)
Madrid, Spain

- Enhanced legacy systems, developing key functionalities and improving system reliability for applications within the financial sector.
- Diagnosed and solved high priority incidents in the bank's servers, working on remote access to its systems.
- Acted as a point of contact for client teams, translating technical requirements into actionable solutions.
Escuelas Pías de Aluche
High school Mathematics Teacher
February 2021 - May 2021 (4 months)
Madrid, Spain
I worked as a mathematics and science high school teacher. This experience has helped me to solidify my mathematical knowledge and develop good communication skills.