Michael Rodrigues

Senior Backend Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-grade systems. Specialized in Java (17+), Spring Boot, RESTful microservices, and event-driven architecture. Skilled in AWS, Kafka, PostgreSQL, OracleDB, and CI/CD pipelines. Strong track record in mentoring developers, delivering scalable solutions in Agile/Scrum environments, and working with international clients in English. Familiar with Kotlin and cloud-native architectures.

Senior Full Stack / Backend Software Engineer - Qintess - Betim, Minas Gerais, Brasil

(2022-01 - 2025-02)

• Designed and implemented RESTful APIs and microservices, integrating third-party services and optimizing application performance.
• Worked in an international contract (100% English) collaborating directly with foreign clients.
• Developed an automation system that reduced sales order processing time by 65%.
• Enhanced and maintained multiple government systems (Java, Spring, Angular, React, OracleDB, PostgreSQL, C#).
• Built and deployed applications on AWS, applying CI/CD pipelines for faster and more reliable releases.
• Applied unit and integration testing (JUnit, Mockito), ensuring strong test coverage.
• Mentored and coached junior developers via code reviews, pair programming, and workshops.
• Key tech: Java 17+, Spring Boot, AWS, PostgreSQL, OracleDB, Kafka, Angular, React, Git.

Mid-Level Backend / Full Stack Software Engineer - W3ERP - Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil

(2021-01 - 2022-01)

• Worked on a large web ERP system that served clients from several different sectors, delivering common features to all and also features specific to each client's type of business.
• Developed and maintained a large web-based ERP system using Java, Hibernate, Angular, GitLab, and PostgreSQL.
• Participated in Agile ceremonies (Planning, Daily, Review, Retrospective) within two-week sprint cycles.
• Delivered clean, reusable, and maintainable code with a focus on user experience and seamless integration into the final product.
• Reviewed code from team members, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborated directly with the QA/testing team to address issues and integrate fixes before final sprint releases.
• Improved performance and code quality by applying design patterns and Agile best practices.
• Key technologies: Java, Hibernate, Angular, GitLab, and PostgreSQL.

Jr Software Engineer (Backend/ERP Systems) - Linx S.A. - Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil

(2016-08 - 2018-10)

• Developed a desktop ERP system for a vehicle dealership using GeneXus, Tomcat, Java, JavaScript, and MySQL, from requirements gathering to delivery.
• Collaborated directly with clients in meetings to define features, present deliverables, set deadlines, and provide feedback.
• Maintained and enhanced the ERP system post-deployment, assessing whether requests were bug fixes or feature upgrades.
• Implemented a new ERP system focused on agricultural machinery sales, reusing and adapting core functionalities.
• Led the migration of the ERP platform to the latest version of the low-code tool, ensuring compatibility and improved maintainability.
• Executed on-site deployments, including database setup, data population with real-world information, and user acceptance testing.
• Trained client employees on system usage and resolved technical issues discovered during implementation.
• Key technologies: GeneXus, Tomcat, Java, JavaScript, and MySQL.

Bachelor's Degree - Information Systems - PUC Minas (2013-08 - 2017-07)