Computer Science (CET)
Software Development · Escola de Novas Tecnologias dos Açores
Open to remote backend roles
I build the systems behind the product.
SaaS platforms, APIs, and developer tooling. I work with Laravel, Symfony, and Go to make complex backend systems easier to build on and maintain.
8+ years in production
Shipping software for SaaS platforms, aviation systems, and client products.
Backend architecture
APIs, microservices, and modular monoliths with Laravel, Symfony, and Go.
Legacy modernization
Consolidating services and untangling legacy code into maintainable platforms.
01Experience
From client applications to the platforms that power them.
Eight years across agency work, aviation, and SaaS, working remotely from Portugal.
2026 — Present
Remote · Portugal
- Work on a SaaS platform accounting firms use to share documents, collect approvals, and sign digitally with their clients.
- Maintain and extend Symfony and plain PHP codebases, with RabbitMQ messaging and MySQL.
- Build features across the stack, including vanilla JavaScript on the frontend.
2021 — 2026
Remote · Portugal
Backend Developer
DreamShaper- Maintained 10+ Symfony microservices and contributed to their consolidation into a Laravel platform.
- Architected Laravel modules for caching, background jobs, authorization, and real-time broadcasting.
- Built a Go/fasthttp API service with a Laravel admin panel, plus Go-based tooling for local Docker workflows.
- Improved database queries, service boundaries, and platform infrastructure.
2020 — 2021
Remote · Portugal
Fullstack Developer
SATA- Maintained internal aviation services in Symfony and Node.js.
- Developed REST APIs and event-driven workflows with Redis and RabbitMQ.
- Integrated operational systems with Laravel using caching and pub/sub messaging.
2018 — 2020
Remote · Portugal
Fullstack Developer
Tetrapi Creative Solutions- Delivered web and desktop applications with Laravel, React, and Electron.
- Built e-commerce, CMS, and business workflow systems with WordPress and WooCommerce.
- Modernized legacy code and added automated testing with PHPUnit and Pest.
02About
I care about the people who have to build on, operate, and maintain a system.
Approach
I’ve worked on client applications, aviation systems, and SaaS platforms. My approach is practical:
- 01 Understand the product.
- 02 Keep the architecture clear.
- 03 Make daily development easier.
My core stack is PHP, Laravel, Symfony, and Go. I focus on reliable services and developer tooling, with frontend experience when the product needs it.
Toolbox
A backend focus, with the range to see the bigger picture.
Databases & Caching
Architecture
Frontend
DevOps
Testing & Security
Education
Languages
Portuguese
English
03Contact
Have something in mind?
I’m open to remote backend engineering roles. Tell me about your team and what you’re building.