Hi, I'm Gonçalo Silva, a results-oriented Backend Software Engineer with 5 years of experience working across Java, Python, JavaScript, and various other technologies. I enjoy empathizing with users to deliver scalable and efficient solutions, balancing rapid development with long-term sustainability in agile environments. I’m passionate about learning new tools and thrive collaborating within large teams. I’ve contributed to building airline booking engines used worldwide, developed engaging AI-driven games, and worked extensively in backend and full-stack roles. Whether it's optimizing existing systems or developing new features from scratch, I bring dedication and creativity to every project.

Gonçalo Silva

Hi, I'm Gonçalo Silva, a results-oriented Backend Software Engineer with 5 years of experience working across Java, Python, JavaScript, and various other technologies. I enjoy empathizing with users to deliver scalable and efficient solutions, balancing rapid development with long-term sustainability in agile environments. I’m passionate about learning new tools and thrive collaborating within large teams. I’ve contributed to building airline booking engines used worldwide, developed engaging AI-driven games, and worked extensively in backend and full-stack roles. Whether it's optimizing existing systems or developing new features from scratch, I bring dedication and creativity to every project.

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Hi, I’m Gonçalo Silva, a results-oriented Backend Software Engineer with 5 years of experience working across Java, Python, JavaScript, and various other technologies. I enjoy empathizing with users to deliver scalable and efficient solutions, balancing rapid development with long-term sustainability in agile environments. I’m passionate about learning new tools and thrive collaborating within large teams.

I’ve contributed to building airline booking engines used worldwide, developed engaging AI-driven games, and worked extensively in backend and full-stack roles. Whether it’s optimizing existing systems or developing new features from scratch, I bring dedication and creativity to every project.

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Language

English
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Backend Software Engineer at Amadeus - Inetum, Nice, France
January 1, 2022 - Present
Contributed as a Java Backend Developer to two distinct airline booking engine projects, managing maintenance, implementing enhancements, and fixing critical issues for a booking engine used daily by approximately 50 airlines globally with around 13 million orders sold. Participated in the development of a next-generation booking engine currently in pre-production. Volunteered in re-architecting the integrated automated tests framework using Python scripting to migrate thousands of API calls to the new architecture, significantly improving developer satisfaction. Took ownership of onboarding and ramping up two newcomers. Technologies used include Java, Quarkus, Postman, J-Unit, Splunk, Docker, Kubernetes, and Agile methodologies.
Full-stack Developer at Vodafone IE - Celfocus, Porto, Portugal
January 1, 2022 - July 12, 2025
Developed a tool for all Vodafone call centers and stores in Ireland with hundreds of users, including a JavaScript front-end app on Sencha and a Java API backend. Maintained Jenkins pipeline and integrated Sonar analysis. Onboarded newcomers. Technologies and skills utilized include JavaScript, Sencha, Java, SQL, Jenkins, Agile, and REST APIs.
CAE Software Advisor at ESSS, Leiria, Portugal
January 1, 2020 - July 12, 2025
Provided training in computer-aided engineering programs by ANSIS, assisted sales through technical demos and proof of concepts (POCs).

Education

MSc at University of Aveiro, Portugal
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019
MSc at University of Zaragoza, Spain
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019

Qualifications

Training in computer-aided engineering programs by ANSIS
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization

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