I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 20 years of experience building scalable solutions across fintech, travel, and life sciences. I’m skilled in TypeScript, React, and Scala, and I specialise in creating high-performance applications that deliver real business value. I’ve worked with global teams in the UK, Europe, and Brazil, leading projects that combine technical excellence with agile delivery. I’m Scrum Master and PMP certified, bringing hands-on engineering and strong project leadership. I’m passionate about technology and continuous learning; I enjoy mentoring, exploring new tools, and developing innovative solutions that make a positive impact.

Fernando Rodrigues

I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 20 years of experience building scalable solutions across fintech, travel, and life sciences. I’m skilled in TypeScript, React, and Scala, and I specialise in creating high-performance applications that deliver real business value. I’ve worked with global teams in the UK, Europe, and Brazil, leading projects that combine technical excellence with agile delivery. I’m Scrum Master and PMP certified, bringing hands-on engineering and strong project leadership. I’m passionate about technology and continuous learning; I enjoy mentoring, exploring new tools, and developing innovative solutions that make a positive impact.

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I’m a Senior Software Engineer with 20 years of experience building scalable solutions across fintech, travel, and life sciences. I’m skilled in TypeScript, React, and Scala, and I specialise in creating high-performance applications that deliver real business value.

I’ve worked with global teams in the UK, Europe, and Brazil, leading projects that combine technical excellence with agile delivery. I’m Scrum Master and PMP certified, bringing hands-on engineering and strong project leadership. I’m passionate about technology and continuous learning; I enjoy mentoring, exploring new tools, and developing innovative solutions that make a positive impact.

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Language

Portuguese
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English
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Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at Riskcare
May 1, 2024 - November 5, 2025
Designed and delivered a performance testing tool for a major investment bank, simulating 10,000 operations per release. Built frontend systems for a digital platform placing (re)insurance risks, using React, TypeScript, and Tailwind to deliver intuitive, responsive interfaces. Developed and maintained backend services in Scala, ensuring seamless integration with frontend components. Partnered with cross-functional teams in agile environments, applying engineering best practices to improve quality and delivery speed.
Senior Software Engineer at Credit Karma
August 1, 2022 - November 5, 2025
Developed FinTech applications across the full stack, integrating React/TypeScript frontends with Scala/Typelevel backends. Implemented GraphQL APIs to streamline communication between services and applications. Oversaw deployments to test and production environments, ensuring CI/CD pipelines. Strengthened reliability by applying functional programming principles and disciplined testing, improving code quality and maintainability.
Senior Software Engineer / Delegate Architect at Elsevier
April 1, 2020 - November 5, 2025
Built resilient, event-driven architectures for large-scale life sciences platforms. Built a real-time AML platform for cryptocurrency; used Scala, Spark, and Neo4j. Delivered event-driven systems leveraging AWS and Terraform for scalable infrastructure. Improved data accuracy and reliability through TDD and agile collaboration. Partnered with product and compliance teams to align technical solutions with regulatory requirements.
Senior Software Engineer at Elliptic
October 1, 2019 - November 5, 2025
Built a real-time cryptocurrency AML platform, detecting financial crime with Scala, Spark, and Neo4j. Delivered event-driven systems leveraging AWS Terraform for scalable infrastructure. Improved data accuracy and reliability through TDD and agile collaboration. Partnered with product and compliance teams to align technical solutions with regulatory requirements.
Back End Developer at Moneyfarm
December 1, 2018 - November 5, 2025
Developed backend services for an online investment advisor, focusing on Scala, Akka HTTP, and PostgreSQL. Built and tested REST APIs to power customer investment journeys. Applied TDD, microservices architecture, and AWS to improve reliability and scalability. Collaborated with product managers and QA to deliver in an agile, cross-functional team.
Back End Developer at ClearScore
February 1, 2018 - November 5, 2025
Built financial products and services in Scala and Akka HTTP, delivering APIs to support credit scoring solutions. Implemented microservices and event-driven architecture with strong test coverage. Supported deployments using AWS, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. Practiced pair programming and agile delivery, ensuring high code quality and fast iteration.
Application Engineer at Medidata Solutions
April 1, 2017 - November 5, 2025
Contributed to life sciences applications in Java, Scala, and Akka HTTP, supporting clinical research workflows. Applied BDD/TDD methodologies with Cucumber and Mockito to increase reliability. Delivered solutions integrating with MySQL databases, JSON APIs, and CI/CD pipelines. Worked in agile teams, emphasizing continuous integration, Docker-based environments, and collaborative development.

Education

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree, Business Administration with Emphasis in Systems Analysis
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001
Certified Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Project Management Professional (PMP)
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Life Sciences, Professional Services