José Obando
I am José Obando, a Senior Android and Backend Engineer with 9+ years of experience building mobile and backend systems. js, and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
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I am José Obando, a Senior Android and Backend Engineer with 9+ years of experience building mobile and backend systems. I specialize in Android (Kotlin/Java), Spring Boot, Node.js, and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
I enjoy rebuilding legacy systems, optimizing performance, and leading cross-functional teams across fintech, healthtech, and enterprise sectors. I’m bilingual in Spanish and English, and passionate about delivering robust, scalable software.
- 11 years' experience
- Joined August 2025
Industry experience
- Software & Internet
- Financial Services
- Government
- Telecommunications
- Education
- Healthcare
- Professional Services
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Work experience· 17 roles
Engineered backend services and hybrid mobile components using Spring Boot, Node.js, SQL, Cordova, and Flutter. Implemented secure API integrations and improved system performance by identifying bottlenecks, resulting in more reliable services and faster response times. Collaborated with product, design, and QA teams to deliver features on schedule and with quality.
Designed, developed, and tested Android and iOS mobile applications delivering secure, high-performance features for enterprise banking clients. Engineered backend systems and web services in Java for scalability and reliability. Integrated databases using SQL and produced technical documentation. Provided training sessions for client teams and collaborated closely with mobile teams to ensure backend APIs met requirements. Key achievements include optimizing SQL queries to reduce API response time and delivering cross-platform components reducing development time.
Oversaw the complete design, development, and testing of Android applications in Kotlin for clients such as Petzey and Young Living. Ensured high-quality performance, usability, and reliability. Produced comprehensive documentation to enable clear communication, maintainability, and efficient future enhancements.
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