Full stack software engineer with hands-on experience designing and delivering production-ready web applications using Java, Spring Boot, React, and PostgreSQL. I have a proven ability to take full ownership of projects end-to-end, from requirements and architecture to deployment and maintenance. I am highly motivated to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful, real-world products. I collaborate closely with stakeholders and teams to translate business needs into technical solutions and product features.

Ricardo Simões

Full stack software engineer with hands-on experience designing and delivering production-ready web applications using Java, Spring Boot, React, and PostgreSQL. I have a proven ability to take full ownership of projects end-to-end, from requirements and architecture to deployment and maintenance. I am highly motivated to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful, real-world products. I collaborate closely with stakeholders and teams to translate business needs into technical solutions and product features.

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Full stack software engineer with hands-on experience designing and delivering production-ready web applications using Java, Spring Boot, React, and PostgreSQL. I have a proven ability to take full ownership of projects end-to-end, from requirements and architecture to deployment and maintenance.

I am highly motivated to learn, grow, and contribute to impactful, real-world products. I collaborate closely with stakeholders and teams to translate business needs into technical solutions and product features.

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Experience Level

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Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
English
Intermediate

Work Experience

Full Stack Engineer at Sharks
June 1, 2025 - Present
Sole engineer responsible for designing and delivering a full-stack platform in a production environment. Architected and implemented scalable backend services and REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot; built a modern, responsive frontend with React; developed systems to monitor staff activity, manage class vacancies, and generate website content dynamically. Designed secure payment processing workflows to ensure reliable transactions. Owned the full development lifecycle from requirements to deployment and maintenance. Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions and product features.
Full Stack Engineer at Future View, Consultoria Informática
October 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Developed and maintained full-stack web applications using Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript and React. Designed and consumed RESTful APIs to support business-critical workflows. Integrated APIs into ERP systems for data exchange and process automation. Implemented backend logic for SAP-related data processing, validation, and error handling. Built reusable and responsive UI components with React. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver features end-to-end and applied clean code principles with Git and CI/CD practices.
Software Engineer Intern
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Contributed to backend development using Python and Django with a professional engineering team. Assisted in building and improving frontend components using JavaScript and React. Designed and consumed RESTful APIs to support application features. Used Git for version control and followed clean coding practices. Collaborated with senior engineers to understand system design, development workflows, and best practices. Gained hands-on experience in debugging, testing, and improving application functionality.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering at University of Coimbra
January 1, 2024 - January 13, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Software & Internet, Professional Services

Experience Level

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Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate