Summary

Senior backend engineer specialized in APIs, banking integrations, and CI/CD automation. Built Open Banking transfer APIs processing more than 2,000 transactions monthly and BNPL (Leve já, Pague Depois) Loan APIs that disbursed 5,000+ loans (Dec 2024–Present). Experienced with Docker, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure, and reliable distributed systems. Previously delivered ERP REST APIs (AdonisJS/Node.js) and government portal backends (Symfony/PHP, MySQL), improving scalability and reducing manual workflows.

Experience

  • 2021 — Present

    Senior Software Engineer (Innovation Team) — Standard Bank Angola

    Luanda, Angola

    Developed and maintained C#/.NET APIs for SB24 core banking integrations. Built a transfer API for the Open Banking program enabling fintech projects to integrate financial services with over 5,000 transactions monthly. Implemented Transfer and Loan creation API on Leve J, Pague Depois (Buy Now Pay Later), disbursing 5,000+ loans from Dec 2024 to Present. Implemented Docker and Jenkins for CI/CD automation and containerization.

    • C#
    • .NET
    • ASP.NET Core
    • Open Banking
    • Docker
    • Jenkins
  • 2020 — 2021

    Backend Developer & DevOps — Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP)

    Luanda, Angola

    Designed infrastructure and developed the National Development Plan Portal (PPDN) backend with MySQL and Symfony/PHP to manage Angola’s General State Budget goals for 2020–2025, reducing manual work. Implemented CI/CD pipelines for Node.js deployments with GitHub Actions to facilitate testing and deployment of API and React frontend.

    • Symfony (PHP)
    • MySQL
    • Node.js
    • React
    • GitHub Actions
    • CI/CD
  • 2018 — 2020

    Backend Developer — ITGEST

    Luanda, Angola

    Built REST APIs for Unig ERP used by private and governmental corporations. Implemented microservices to scale the service using cloud solutions with Docker containers for AdonisJS backend services.

    • AdonisJS
    • Node.js
    • REST APIs
    • Docker
    • Microservices

Skills

Programming Languages

  • C#
  • JavaScript
  • Java
  • Python
  • PHP

Libraries & Frameworks

  • ASP.NET
  • Express
  • Symfony
  • AdonisJS
  • Node.js
  • React

Tools & Platforms

  • Docker
  • Jenkins
  • AWS
  • CI/CD
  • Kubernetes
  • GitHub Actions

Databases

  • SQL Server
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL

Education

  • Bachelor of Computer Science

    University of Angola • Luanda, Angola

    Focused on software engineering, distributed systems, and database management. Graduated with distinction in system architecture and API design.

    • Software Engineering
    • Distributed Systems
    • Database Design
    • System Architecture

Featured Projects

Open Banking Transfer API

C#/.NET

RESTful API enabling fintech integration with core banking systems. Processes 2,000+ monthly transactions with 99.9% uptime.

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BNPL Loan System

C#/Docker

Microservices-based loan disbursement system supporting 5,000+ loans with automated underwriting and risk assessment.

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Government Portal Backend

PHP/Symfony

Scalable backend for national development plan portal, managing budget allocation and reporting for government agencies.

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