Languages
- C#
- Python
- Java
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- SQL
Cork, Ireland · Available for opportunities
Gilvan Almeida
Senior Full-Stack Engineer
I build reliable web applications and backend systems that turn complex business needs into maintainable products. With more than nine years of experience across full-stack development, cloud, DevOps and data platforms, I focus on practical engineering, clear communication and continuous improvement.
About
Engineering with context, not just code.
I am a bilingual software engineer with experience delivering full-stack applications, APIs, databases and deployment pipelines for multinational and enterprise environments. I combine hands-on development with a pragmatic understanding of releases, production support and user needs.
- Based in
- Cork, Ireland
- Experience
- 9+ years
- Focus
- Full-stack, cloud & delivery
- Languages
- English & Portuguese
Toolkit
A practical stack for building and shipping.
Frontend
- React
- Vue.js
- Angular
- HTML
- CSS
Backend & data
- .NET
- REST APIs
- SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- MySQL
Cloud & delivery
- Azure
- AWS
- Docker
- CI/CD
- Azure DevOps
- GitLab
- Jenkins
Experience
Work shaped by delivery, reliability and real-world constraints.
Mar 2025 - Present
Screendragon
Software Developer
Designing and developing APIs and web applications with a focus on scalability, responsive user experiences and reliable delivery.
- Collaborate in design reviews, product requirements and architectural decisions.
- Automate release and deployment processes to improve delivery efficiency.
- Support database modelling and data structures for product features.
Mar 2022 - Mar 2025
Version 1
Full-Stack Developer / SQL Database Developer
Delivered enterprise front-end and back-end solutions for clients including Johnson & Johnson and Wood Group.
- Built .NET Core and Vue.js components and RESTful APIs.
- Designed and optimised SQL Server databases and ETL pipelines.
- Improved application load times by 60% through performance work.
- Automated build and deployment workflows with TeamCity and Octopus Deploy.
May 2019 - Feb 2022
Radix Engineering and Software
Full-Stack Developer / DevOps Developer / SQL Database Admin
Built and operated mission-critical applications for industrial clients, connecting full-stack delivery with cloud and database work.
- Developed full-stack applications with C# and Angular.
- Managed SQL Server and Azure SQL solutions.
- Configured Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments.
- Contributed to tuning, testing and technical documentation.
Sep 2017 - Apr 2019
BigData Corp.
Software Developer
Developed cloud services, APIs and data infrastructure for large clients in finance, payments and travel.
- Built services and APIs for clients including Itaú, PayPal and LATAM.
- Worked on distributed public-data storage and marketplace intelligence systems.
- Maintained SQL Server, NoSQL, ETL and monitoring tooling.
- Helped deliver solutions that reduced client costs by up to 50%.
Education
Learning anchored in software architecture and cloud-native delivery.
Sep 2025 - Sep 2026 · Ireland
Technological University of the Shannon
MSc in Software Design with Cloud Native Computing
Cloud-native systems, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, DevOps automation and software architecture.
Jul 2013 - Dec 2018 · Brazil
Centro Universitário Carioca - Unicarioca
BSc in Computer Science
Computer science, information systems and software development foundations.
Selected work
Projects built to learn, solve and share.
01
THOR-WEB
A web application using a hybrid multicriteria decision-support algorithm for discrete alternatives.
02
Currency Conversions API
A Python API for currency conversions using current exchange-rate data.
03
TDD Python Example
A focused example project exploring unit testing practices with Python and Pytest.
04
Blind 75 - LeetCode
A curated repository of core programming interview problems and solutions.
Contact
Let’s build something reliable.
I am open to senior full-stack, software engineering and cloud-native opportunities. The best way to start a conversation is by email or LinkedIn.