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 2025 – Present · 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 2022 – May 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 2021 – Present · 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 2021 – Mar 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 2019 – Jan 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 2018 – Mar 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