Hi, I'm Gabriel Henrique Martins, a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead with over 12 years of experience in software development. I have a passion for solving complex problems and have worked across the full software development lifecycle from initial concept to deployment. I started my career in Singapore and later relocated to Brazil, where I've been supporting global, remote-first teams ever since. I enjoy continuous learning and innovation, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can mentor junior developers and drive technical initiatives. I'm particularly skilled in modern cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and building scalable applications that serve thousands of users.

Gabriel Henrique Martins

Hi, I'm Gabriel Henrique Martins, a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead with over 12 years of experience in software development. I have a passion for solving complex problems and have worked across the full software development lifecycle from initial concept to deployment. I started my career in Singapore and later relocated to Brazil, where I've been supporting global, remote-first teams ever since. I enjoy continuous learning and innovation, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can mentor junior developers and drive technical initiatives. I'm particularly skilled in modern cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and building scalable applications that serve thousands of users.

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Hi, I’m Gabriel Henrique Martins, a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead with over 12 years of experience in software development. I have a passion for solving complex problems and have worked across the full software development lifecycle from initial concept to deployment. I started my career in Singapore and later relocated to Brazil, where I’ve been supporting global, remote-first teams ever since.

I enjoy continuous learning and innovation, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can mentor junior developers and drive technical initiatives. I’m particularly skilled in modern cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and building scalable applications that serve thousands of users.

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent
Aragonese
Advanced
Javanese
Advanced
Bashkir
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Software Engineer at VTEX
April 30, 2025 - July 10, 2025
Played a key role in modernizing the core infrastructure of a B2B/B2C commerce platform, launching internal tools for catalog management and billing. Led the architecture of a HIPAA-compliant healthcare extension to support automated diagnostics, scheduling, and billing. Built microservices with Python (FastAPI) and Node.js (NestJS), managing asynchronous transactions via Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ. Designed front-end modules using React 18, Next.js, Redux Toolkit integrated with GraphQL APIs and CMS plugins. Developed a wellness content prototype with React Native & Redis Pub/Sub, reducing video latency by 30%. Managed deployments using Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes on AWS EKS and maintained observability through Grafana, Datadog, and Prometheus. Collaborated to integrate BigQuery and ClickHouse for reporting. Contributed to security with RBAC, JWT tokens, and 2FA solutions. Ensured quality with CI/CD pipelines, maintaining 85%+ test coverage. Mentored junior developers and led wor
Senior Full Stack Developer at Stripe
February 28, 2021 - July 10, 2025
Led integration of DeFi solutions into QuickBooks to improve crypto transaction efficiency by 30%. Worked on expanding global payments and treasury platforms with a focus on Latin America and fintech clients. Developed microservices in Node.js (NestJS) and Python (FastAPI) to handle high-throughput transaction pipelines including recurring billing and wallet services. Optimized backend of digital ledger system using Flask, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL managing 500K+ daily transactions with strong SLAs. Implemented authentication flows with JWT, OIDC, and 2FA, deployed securely on AWS Lambda and API Gateway using AWS CDK. Integrated DeFi analytics into finance reporting tools. Architected GraphQL endpoints with Apollo Server and built internal developer tools using React, Tailwind CSS, Redux Toolkit. Transitioned legacy monoliths into event-driven microservices with CQRS, Saga, RabbitMQ. Collaborated globally and participated in security audits and peer reviews.
Full Stack Developer at Globo
January 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025
Developed internal analytics dashboards for live video metrics using React, Redux, and D3.js for real-time viewer monitoring. Built backend APIs with Django REST Framework and PostgreSQL supporting content management. Created scalable microservices with Python (Flask) and Node.js deployed via Docker and Kubernetes on GCP. Integrated payment gateways for subscriptions improving checkout conversion using Stripe and PagSeguro. Migrated frontend codebases to Vue.js with SSR improving SEO and load times. Implemented CDN and caching strategies via Cloudflare and Nginx enhancing performance. Improved search with Elasticsearch and MongoDB. Collaborated on QA/TDD and maintained 80%+ test coverage. Delivered tools used across news, entertainment, and sports teams at a national scale.
Software Consultant at ThoughtWorks
January 31, 2016 - July 10, 2025
Implemented friend suggestion algorithms enhancing user connections by 10%. Developed full-stack enterprise solutions with a focus on maintainability and clean architecture. Delivered web applications using Ruby on Rails, React, and PostgreSQL for admin and customer platforms. Built scalable backend services in Java and Python following OOP and SOLID principles. Assisted with cloud transitions deploying on AWS EC2/S3 and Azure App Services. Developed internal tools in Go and C# improving CI/CD pipelines. Introduced GraphQL for flexible data querying. Led pair programming and agile ceremonies across remote teams in Singapore and Brazil. Conducted agile workshops for business and technical alignment.
Senior Software Engineer at VTEX
April 30, 2025 - July 10, 2025
Played a key role in modernizing VTEX's B2B/B2C commerce platform infrastructure and launched internal tools for product catalog management, user roles, billing, and data pipelines. Spearheaded architecture for a HIPAA-compliant healthcare extension enabling automated diagnostics, scheduling, and billing. Built microservices with Python (FastAPI) and Node.js (NestJS) integrating asynchronous transaction management via Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ. Developed front-end modules with React 18, Next.js, and Redux Toolkit, interfacing with custom GraphQL APIs. Led deployment and observability efforts using Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes on AWS EKS, and monitoring with Grafana and Datadog. Collaborated on data integrations with BigQuery and ClickHouse for performance analytics. Enhanced security with scoped RBAC, JWT tokens, and 2FA. Enforced CI/CD pipelines and test coverage using GitHub Actions, Jest, and Pytest. Mentored junior developers and conducted workshops on microservice design, GraphQL
Senior Full Stack Developer at Stripe
February 28, 2021 - July 10, 2025
Led integration of DeFi solutions into QuickBooks enhancing crypto-based transaction efficiency by 30%. Contributed to global payments and treasury platform expansion in Latin America, supporting fintech clients. Designed and deployed microservices with Node.js (NestJS) and Python (FastAPI) for high-throughput transaction pipelines. Optimized backend digital ledger systems using Flask, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL supporting 500K+ daily transactions. Developed secure authentication flows with JWT, OIDC, and 2FA deployed on AWS Lambda. Integrated DeFi analytics and experimental finance features. Architected GraphQL endpoints with Apollo Server for fintech dashboards. Built internal React-based developer tools improving team productivity. Transitioned legacy monolithic systems to event-driven microservices using CQRS, Saga patterns, and RabbitMQ. Collaborated globally and drove PCI DSS compliance. Participated in security audits and peer code reviews to uphold engineering standards.
Full Stack Developer at Globo
January 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025
Developed internal analytics dashboards for live video metrics using React, Redux, and D3.js to enable real-time viewer behavior monitoring. Designed backend APIs with Django REST Framework and PostgreSQL for content and admin operations. Built scalable microservices with Python (Flask) and Node.js and deployed them using Docker and Kubernetes on GCP. Integrated third-party payment gateways increasing conversion via Stripe and PagSeguro. Migrated frontend codebases to Vue.js with SSR, improving page load and SEO. Implemented caching and CDN strategies reducing bandwidth use and improving performance. Enhanced search with Elasticsearch and MongoDB for editorial and research tools. Embedded TDD and CI/CD pipelines maintaining 80%+ test coverage. Worked closely with cross-functional teams impacting national-scale content delivery.
Software Consultant at ThoughtWorks
January 31, 2016 - July 10, 2025
Implemented algorithms improving friend suggestions by 10%. Developed and maintained RESTful APIs ensuring 99.85% uptime. Delivered full-stack enterprise solutions focusing on maintainability and clean architecture using Ruby on Rails, React, Java, and Python. Supported client cloud transitions by deploying services on AWS EC2, S3, and Azure. Built infrastructure tooling with Go and C# to improve developer productivity and CI/CD pipelines. Introduced GraphQL to improve frontend data querying. Led pair programming and agile ceremonies across remote teams. Facilitated agile workshops aligning business and technical teams.
Senior Software Engineer at VTEX
April 30, 2025 - July 10, 2025
Played a key role in VTEX's B2B/B2C commerce platform by modernizing core infrastructure and launching internal tools for product catalog management, user roles, billing, and data pipelines. Spearheaded architecture of a HIPAA-compliant healthcare extension, built microservices using Python and Node.js, and managed asynchronous transactions with Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ. Designed front-end modules with React, Next.js, and Redux Toolkit, integrating with GraphQL and CMS plugins. Developed a wellness content prototype with React Native and Redis Pub/Sub. Managed deployments with Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes on AWS EKS, maintained observability through Grafana, Datadog, and Prometheus. Collaborated with data teams integrating BigQuery and ClickHouse for performance analytics. Contributed to security through scoped RBAC, JWT tokens, and 2FA. Ensured high-quality delivery with CI/CD, Jest, and Pytest. Mentored junior developers and led workshops on microservices, GraphQL, and cloud co
Senior Full Stack Developer at Stripe
February 28, 2021 - July 10, 2025
Led integration of DeFi solutions into QuickBooks to enhance crypto transaction management, improving efficiency by 30%. Contributed to global payments and treasury platform expansion in Latin America and fintech integration. Designed and deployed microservices using Node.js and Python to handle high-throughput transaction pipelines. Optimized a digital ledger system supporting 500K+ daily transactions with Flask, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL. Developed secure authentication flows with JWT, OIDC, and 2FA, deploying on AWS Lambda and managing infrastructure via AWS CDK. Integrated DeFi analytics into reporting tools for finance experimentation. Architected GraphQL endpoints with Apollo Server for fintech dashboards. Transitioned legacy monoliths into event-driven microservices using CQRS, Saga, and RabbitMQ. Collaborated with global teams on compliance and security audits, and upheld engineering standards through peer reviews.
Full Stack Developer at Globo
January 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025
Developed internal analytics dashboards using React, Redux, and D3.js for real-time video metrics. Built backend APIs with Django REST Framework and PostgreSQL supporting content management and internal operations. Created scalable microservices with Python Flask and Node.js, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes on GCP. Integrated third-party payment gateways (Stripe, PagSeguro) improving checkout conversions. Migrated frontend to Vue.js with SSR, enhancing load times and SEO. Implemented caching and CDN strategies with Cloudflare and Nginx. Enhanced search with Elasticsearch and MongoDB for editorial tools. Collaborated on QA with TDD and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, maintaining 80%+ test coverage. Worked closely with product teams impacting national-level content delivery.
Software Consultant at ThoughtWorks
January 31, 2016 - July 10, 2025
Implemented algorithms improving friend suggestions by 10%. Collaborated in cross-functional teams developing and maintaining RESTful APIs with 99.85% uptime. Delivered full-stack solutions for enterprise finance and healthcare clients emphasizing maintainability and clean architecture. Built web applications using Ruby on Rails, React, and PostgreSQL. Developed scalable backend services in Java and Python applying OOP and SOLID principles. Assisted clients migrating to cloud platforms including AWS and Azure. Enhanced developer productivity by developing infrastructure tooling in Go and C#. Introduced GraphQL for flexible data querying. Led pair programming, agile ceremonies, and workshops aligning business workflow with tech delivery in remote teams across Singapore and Brazil.

Education

Bachelor’s of Computer Science at National University of Singapore (NUS)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor’s of Computer Science at National University of Singapore (NUS)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012
Bachelor's at National University of Singapore (NUS)
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012

Qualifications

AWS Certified Developer – Associate
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Media & Entertainment