Senior Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience designing, developing, and scaling robust backend systems and RESTful APIs. Proven ability to integrate LLM capabilities and implement security-by-design principles. Expert in Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS serverless technologies, with a track record of improving system performance and delivering high-impact solutions. Experienced building scalable platforms and driving developer velocity through clean, secure, and reliable engineering practices.

Rafael Vascancelos de Medeiros

Senior Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience designing, developing, and scaling robust backend systems and RESTful APIs. Proven ability to integrate LLM capabilities and implement security-by-design principles. Expert in Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS serverless technologies, with a track record of improving system performance and delivering high-impact solutions. Experienced building scalable platforms and driving developer velocity through clean, secure, and reliable engineering practices.

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Senior Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience designing, developing, and scaling robust backend systems and RESTful APIs. Proven ability to integrate LLM capabilities and implement security-by-design principles.

Expert in Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS serverless technologies, with a track record of improving system performance and delivering high-impact solutions. Experienced building scalable platforms and driving developer velocity through clean, secure, and reliable engineering practices.

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Language

Portuguese
Fluent
English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at BTG Pactual
August 1, 2023 - February 2, 2026
Integrated LLM capabilities (OpenAI, AWS Bedrock) into internal tools and client-facing features, including intelligent document processing, financial Q&A assistants, and AI-driven data extraction pipelines—reducing manual processing time. Architected secure RESTful APIs using Node.js and TypeScript, following OWASP-aligned practices, implementing OAuth2/JWT authentication, and enforcing robust input validation for critical financial services. Engineered serverless, event-driven solutions using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, AppSync, and S3 to ensure scalable grade-tier financial performance and fault tolerance. Applied security-by-design across the SDLC, including threat modeling, API security reviews, SAST automation, and security gates in CI/CD pipelines.
Senio r S oftw are E ngin eer at BTG P actual
August 1, 2023 - February 2, 2026
Integrated LLM capabilities (OpenAI, AWS Bedrock) into internal tools and client-facing features such as intelligent document processing, financial Q&A assistants, and AI-driven data extraction pipelines, reducing manual processing time. Architected secure RESTful APIs using Node.js and TypeScript, aligning with OWASP practices; implemented OAuth2/JWT authentication and robust input validation for critical financial services. Engineered serverless, event-driven solutions using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, AppSync, and S3 to support scalable and fault-tolerant financial-grade systems. Applied security-by-design throughout the SDLC, including threat modeling, API security reviews, SAST automation, and security gates in CI/CD pipelines. Developed user interfaces with React and React Native for investment and wealth management products. Built financial analytics pipelines for fixed income, investment management, and reporting functions.
Senior Software Engineer at BRQ Digital Solutions (BTG Pactual)
December 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Developed scalable web and mobile applications using React, React Native, TypeScript, and Node.js for high-traffic financial products. Designed RESTful and GraphQL APIs to improve system performance and enable reliable service integrations. Used AWS infrastructure components including S3, EC2, and Lambda to improve scalability and security posture. Implemented MongoDB data modeling for complex financial business logic and conducted secure code reviews for the team.
Senio r S oftw are E ngin eer at BRQ Digital Soluções (BTG P actual)
December 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Developed scalable web and mobile applications using React, React Native, TypeScript, and Node.js for high-traffic financial products. Designed RESTful and GraphQL APIs that improved system performance and enabled reliable service integrations. Managed AWS infrastructure components including S3, EC2, and Lambda to improve scalability and security posture. Implemented MongoDB data modeling for complex financial business logic and conducted secure code reviews with the team.
Senior Software Engineer & Tech Lead at EY (Ernst & Young)
August 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Led cross-functional teams delivering digital transformation initiatives for major clients including Corteva Agriscience, Petrobras, and Enel. Directed team efforts at Corteva Agriscience to enhance agricultural data management and improve crop analysis accuracy on a global scale. Built enterprise-grade RESTful and GraphQL APIs using .NET Core optimized for high-volume data processing. Created cross-platform applications with Angular and Ionic to support field operations. Facilitated code reviews, championed agile practices, and provided mentoring to elevate delivery quality.
Senio r S oftw are E ngin eer & T ech L ead at EY (E rn st & Young)
August 1, 2021 - November 1, 2022
Led cross-functional teams delivering digital transformation initiatives for major clients including Corteva Agriscience, Petrobras, and Enel. Directed the team at Corteva Agriscience to enhance agricultural data management and improve crop analysis accuracy globally. Built enterprise-grade RESTful and GraphQL APIs using .NET Core optimized for high-volume data processing. Created cross-platform applications with Angular and Ionic to support field operations. Facilitated code reviews, promoted agile practices, and provided developer mentoring to raise delivery quality.
Senior Software Engineer at D.S&A DV
January 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Developed scalable and maintainable applications using React.js, React Native, Node.js, and TypeScript. Designed RESTful APIs, led functional testing efforts, and established QA standards. Mentored junior developers on clean code principles, best practices, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript patterns.
Senior Software Engineer at D.S & ADV
January 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Developed scalable and maintainable applications using React.js, React Native, Node.js, and TypeScript. Designed RESTful APIs, led functional testing efforts, and established QA standards. Mentored junior developers on clean code principles, best practices, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript patterns.
Senio r S oftw are E ngin eer at D.S & AD V
January 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Developed scalable and maintainable applications using React.js, React Native, Node.js, and TypeScript. Designed RESTful APIs, led functional testing efforts, and established QA standards. Mentored junior developers on clean code principles, best practices, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript patterns.
Software Engineer at Organização Contábil Bela Cap
August 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Engineered web applications for accounting data processing using React.js, Node.js, Vue.js, and Next.js. Developed RESTful APIs to support core accounting workflows and business processes.
Software Engineer at Organização Contábil BelaCap
August 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Engineered web applications for accounting data processing leveraging React.js, Node.js, Vue.js, and Next.js. Developed RESTful APIs supporting core accounting workflows and business processes.
S oftw are E ngin eer at Organização Contábil Bela cap
August 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Engineered web applications for accounting data processing using React.js, Node.js, Vue.js, and Next.js. Developed RESTful APIs to support core accounting workflows and business processes.
NET Developer at Somat Contadores, Stone Pagamentos, S&A Ferreira Imobiliária
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Used C#, VB.NET, .NET MVC 5, and SQL Server for development across financial, payments, and real estate domains. Designed RESTful APIs, implemented backend logic, and performed functional testing.
.NET Developer at Somat Contadores, Stone Pagamentos, & S&A Ferreira Imobiliária
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Used C#, VB.NET, .NET MVC 5, and SQL Server to develop backend logic. Designed RESTful APIs, implemented backend logic, and performed functional testing across financial, payments, and real estate sectors.
.NET D eve lo per at Somat C onta dore s, S to ne P agam ento s, S á & F erre ir a Im obiliá ria
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Used C#, VB.NET, .NET MVC 5, and SQL Server for development. Designed RESTful APIs, implemented backend logic, and performed functional testing across financial, payments, and real estate sectors.

Education

IBM R Tech nolo gis t, S yste m s A naly sis & D eve lo pm ent at Centr o U niv e rs it á rio IB M
October 1, 2022 - August 27, 2026
R TechnoIogist, Systems Analysis & Development at Centro Universitário IBM
October 1, 2022 - August 27, 2026

Qualifications

IBM R Technologist, Systems Analysis & Development
October 1, 2022 - August 27, 2026
Threat modeling / API security reviews / SAST/DAST automation (security SDLC gate practices)
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026
LLM Integration (OpenAI API, AWS Bedrock, LangChain RAG Pipelines, Prompt Engineering)
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026
Security-by-design (OWASP Top 10, SDLC, API Security Threat Modeling, SAST/DAST, OAuth2/JWT)
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services

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