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I am Cristiano Soares, a backend-focused software engineer with a Computer Engineering background and a Master's in Software Engineering from ISEP. I design and build Java-based microservices, event-driven integrations, and REST APIs. I am currently working with Quarkus, Kafka, Kubernetes, and AWS, using Terraform and Argo CD for delivery automation. I enjoy solving complex integration challenges, collaborating in Agile teams, and continuously improving deployment pipelines.…I am Cristiano Soares, a backend-focused software engineer with a Computer Engineering background and a Master's in Software Engineering from ISEP. I design and build Java-based microservices, event-driven integrations, and REST APIs. I am currently working with Quarkus, Kafka, Kubernetes, and AWS, using Terraform and Argo CD for delivery automation. I enjoy solving complex integration challenges, collaborating in Agile teams, and continuously improving deployment pipelines.

Cristiano Soares

Full Stack Developer, Back-End Developer, Web Developer, +3

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I am Cristiano Soares, a backend-focused software engineer with a Computer Engineering background and a Master's in Software Engineering from ISEP. I design and build Java-based microservices, event-driven integrations, and REST APIs. I am currently working with Quarkus, Kafka, Kubernetes, and AWS, using Terraform and Argo CD for delivery automation. I enjoy solving complex integration challenges, collaborating in Agile teams, and continuously improving deployment pipelines.…I am Cristiano Soares, a backend-focused software engineer with a Computer Engineering background and a Master's in Software Engineering from ISEP. I design and build Java-based microservices, event-driven integrations, and REST APIs. I am currently working with Quarkus, Kafka, Kubernetes, and AWS, using Terraform and Argo CD for delivery automation. I enjoy solving complex integration challenges, collaborating in Agile teams, and continuously improving deployment pipelines.

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I am Cristiano Soares, a backend-focused software engineer with a Computer Engineering background and a Master’s in Software Engineering from ISEP. I design and build Java-based microservices, event-driven integrations, and REST APIs. I am currently working with Quarkus, Kafka, Kubernetes, and AWS, using Terraform and Argo CD for delivery automation.

I enjoy solving complex integration challenges, collaborating in Agile teams, and continuously improving deployment pipelines.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Natixis

October 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025

Developed and maintained Java applications using Spring Boot; supported the IBM ITX platform for file transformation across Linux-based environments; designed and integrated RESTful APIs; automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, XL Deploy, and XL Release; managed Oracle databases with a focus on performance and reliability; wrote unit and integration tests with JUnit, Mockito, and Jest; worked in Agile teams using Jira and Confluence.

Software Engineer at Critical TechWorks

August 1, 2025 - Present

Build and maintain Java backend microservices with Quarkus; implement event-driven flows with Apache Kafka; run services on Kubernetes in AWS; provision infrastructure with Terraform and manage deployments with Argo CD; use MongoDB for persistence; monitor and debug with Prometheus and Grafana; source code management via GitHub; Agile with Jira and Confluence.

IT Manager and ERP Consultant at Grupo Flux

September 1, 2013 - January 1, 2021

Built and led the IT department from the ground up; developed ERP solutions using SQL, T-SQL, and PL/SQL for PHC Advanced; integrated legacy systems to support digital transformation; handled software implementation and user training; introduced Agile practices to improve delivery timelines and team collaboration.

Automation Technician at Divmac, SA

February 1, 2012 - April 1, 2013

Assembled and tested electronic devices for automotive wiring systems, ensuring quality standards.

Full Stack Developer at NOS, SGPS

January 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022

Created a web application to automate internal processes using Java and Angular; developed and integrated RESTful APIs; designed and maintained SQL Server databases; wrote unit and integration tests with JUnit, Mockito, and Jest; gathered requirements and produced technical documentation; worked in Agile teams and maintained Confluence documentation.

Software Developer at Arquiconsult, SA

February 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022

Customized Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations using X++; implemented solutions with Microsoft Power Platform; managed SQL Server databases; wrote technical documentation in Azure DevOps.

Software Engineer at Natixis in Portugal

October 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025

Developed and maintained Java applications using Spring Boot; supported IBM ITX platform for file transformation; designed and integrated RESTful APIs for internal tools; automated CI/CD pipelines; managed Oracle databases with focus on performance and reliability.

Software Engineer at Critical Techworks, SA

August 1, 2025 - Present

Build and maintain Java backend microservices with Quarkus; implement event-driven flows with Apache Kafka; run services on Kubernetes in AWS environments; provision infrastructure with Terraform and manage deployments with Argo CD; use MongoDB for persistence; monitor and debug with Prometheus and Grafana.