Fernando Alvarado

Software Engineer

San Miguel, El Salvador6 yrs 10 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Proven track record in backend development.
  • Expertise in building robust APIs for web and mobile.
  • Strong interest in Golang and continuous learning.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-heavy Fullstack Developer with experience in Real Estate and Fintech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Spring BootGo (programming Language)Api IntegrationSoftware ArchitectureNestjsObservabilityAwsSalesforceGoogle Cloud Platform (gcp)ScalabilityCi/cdAndroid Development

Other Skills

AWS LambdaAmazon CognitoAmazon Web Services (AWS)AngularAngularJSApollo GraphQLArgoBack-End Web DevelopmentBashCloud BuildCloud ComputingCloud FunctionsCloud RunDatabase DesignDocker

About

As a Software Engineer with over six years of experience in backend development, I have a proven track record of building robust web applications from the ground up. My journey in tech began with a fascination for understanding how things work and how software can solve real-world problems, leading me to master backend technologies. I excel at creating APIs for web and mobile developers. Collaborating closely with teams, I focus on designing intuitive APIs and easy to implement, streamlining the overall development process. In my current role, I have worked with clients in the Financial, Real Estate, and Branded Payments industries. I deploy systems to production with meticulous attention to detail, adhering to best practices, and leveraging CI/CD pipelines and test-driven development (TDD) to minimize bugs and speed up release cycles, reducing time to market. Outside of my day-to-day work, I am committed to continuous learning to stay at the forefront of software engineering trends. Recently, I developed a strong interest in Golang and have dedicated significant time to mastering it. I am eager to apply my knowledge of this technology to professional projects and further contribute to impactful solutions.

Experience

6 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
11 mos
Current Experience

Lbi software

Full-stack Developer

May 2025Present · 11 mos · United States · Remote

  • User Onboarding Optimization: Built a custom integration with a learning platform that performs nightly data synchronization from production, ensuring accurate user replication and significantly streamlining the training process.
  • HubSpot CRM Integration: Designed and implemented robust data flows via APIs and webhooks to unify customer support data, significantly improving operational efficiency.
AngularJavaSpring BootMyBatisSoftware ArchitectureAPI integration

Blackhawk network

Full-stack Developer

Apr 2022May 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo · United States · Remote

  • Focused on legacy system modernization, cloud migration, and observability improvements for high-volume transaction platforms.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Platform Modernization: Rebuilt the client’s contractor management site using NestJS (Node.js) and Angular, increasing user engagement by 25% and cutting load times by 50%.
  • Observability Strategy: implemented automated alerting using Splunk and New Relic, reducing Mean Time to Detection (MTTD) by 40%.
  • Critical Incident Management: Diagnosed and resolved complex production outages, establishing preventive measures and security best practices.
LeadershipNestJSJavaScriptBashGo (Programming Language)Amazon Web Services (AWS)+8

Applaudo

Software Engineer

Feb 2021Present · 5 yrs 2 mos · San Salvador, El Salvador · Remote

  • - Outsource for LBi Software, Blackhawk Network, and REEF.
Spring BootGo (Programming Language)JavaTypeScriptSQL

Reef

Back-end Developer

Feb 2021Mar 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · United States · Remote

  • Developed backend solutions for a real estate technology platform, focusing on automation and data integration.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Automated Lead Generation: Developed an online platform for property owners to list rental spaces, automating the ingestion process into Salesforce and reducing manual data entry effort by 70%.
  • Salesforce Integration: Engineered a custom library to streamline consumption of the Salesforce Lightning REST API, facilitating seamless data synchronization between microservices.
  • Data Enrichment: Integrated Precisely services to validate address data and assess property value zones, directly influencing automated lease offer calculations.
  • DevOps & Quality: Standardized database migrations using Flyway and enforced code quality/security standards through CI/CD pipelines and SonarQube.
Amazon CognitoSpring BootHibernateReact.jsAmazon Web Services (AWS)Argo+14

Norttech labs

Java Developer at Uride

May 2019Jan 2021 · 1 yr 8 mos · Canada · Remote

  • Engineered backend services for a rapidly growing ride-sharing platform in Canada, focusing on scalability and cloud infrastructure.
  • Key Achievements:
  • High-Scale Architecture: Boosted concurrent user capacity from 100 to 3,000+ (withstanding peaks of 10,000 users) by implementing horizontal scaling strategies on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • CI/CD Automation: Designed and automated build and deployment pipelines using Google Cloud Build and Storage, significantly accelerating development cycles and release reliability.
  • Backend Optimization: Migrated and optimized critical services to serverless infrastructure, ensuring high availability during high-traffic periods.
NodejsJavaMySQLPHPGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)Cloud Functions+4

L.t soft

Full Stack Developer

Feb 2018Mar 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo · San Salvador, El Salvador · Hybrid

  • Developed a digital tax collection ecosystem for municipal governments (USAID Project), transitioning operations from manual paper-based processes to a mobile-first solution.
  • Digital Transformation: Designed and implemented a comprehensive tax collection system for municipal markets in San Miguel, Cojutepeque, and Zaragoza.
  • Operational Efficiency: Reduced tax collection time by 50% and significantly improved revenue tracking accuracy by eliminating manual data entry errors.
  • Mobile & Backend Development: Built the Android application for field collectors using Kotlin/Java and robust backend services using Spring Boot and Hibernate.
Spring BootHibernateJavaAndroid DevelopmentKotlinJpa+3

Education

Universidad de El Salvador

Ingeniería de sistemas informáticos — Ciencias de la computación

Jan 2016Jan 2021

Complejo educativo confederación suiza

Bachiller general — Educacion básica y media

Jan 2004Jan 2015

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