Francisco Zanfranceschi

Software Engineer

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil19 yrs 10 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 18 years of experience in software engineering.
  • Led critical projects impacting millions of customers.
  • Expert in designing scalable and secure technology solutions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Solutions Architect with extensive experience in distributed systems and cloud technologies.

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Skills

Core Skills

Systems DesignDistributed SystemsSolutions ArchitectureSystem ArchitectureIntegration

Other Skills

Large Scale SystemsFunctional ProgrammingMessaging SystemsInternet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP)Web ServicesMicrosoft SQL Server.NETDesign PatternsSoftware DevelopmentSOASystems AnalysisScrumService-Oriented Architecture (SOA)UMLJavaScript

About

As a seasoned Software Engineering Specialist and Solutions Architect with over 18 years of experience, I bring a deep passion for designing and delivering scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions across the financial, retail, and corporate sectors. Currently at Nubank, I lead critical, high-impact projects end-to-end, shaping architecture and technical strategy to support hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. I thrive in fast-paced environments, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to balance product vision and technical excellence, while mentoring engineers to foster continuous learning and growth. My career journey spans from hands-on full-stack development to software engineering specialist roles at leading organizations such as Walmart, Banco Itaú, Boehringer Ingelheim, Ticket, and others. I have led complex cloud migrations, security initiatives like TOTP authentication and Identity Server, large-scale legacy modernization, BACEN regulatory projects, and national wide knows products such as Nubank's Caixinhas. Known for my problem-solving capacity, I excel in translating business needs into robust technical solutions, guiding teams through change, and driving innovation in distributed and event-driven systems leveraging technologies like Dotnet C#, AWS, RabbitMQ, Clojure, Kafka, and many others. Although many of my roles have focused on designing systems, I truly love getting hands-on with code and turning design into productive runtime! I’m proficient in Clojure, C#, AWS, relational databases (I've worked with quite a few), and have hands-on experience with NoSQL solutions like DynamoDB, MongoDB, and Datomic. I also work with event-driven architectures using tools like Kafka and RabbitMQ. I’m always curious and excited to explore new technologies. Over the years, I’ve also worked with Python, Node.js, PHP, Java, Scala, and a range of front-end tools – some of which I’ve surely forgotten by now. What drives me is the opportunity to learn, build, and solve real-world problems through robust software engineering. I also contribute to the Brazilian software community. I created a highly successful event called “Rinha de Backend”, have written around 100 Twitter threads on software concepts and challenges, and have recently been speaking at tech events and conferences. - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rinha+de+backend - https://www.google.com/search?q=rinha+de+backend - https://dev.to/zanfranceschi

Experience

19 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 9 mos
Average Tenure
4 mos
Current Experience

Cora

Principal Software Engineer

Jan 2026Present · 4 mos · Remote

Celcoin

Software Engineering Specialist

Jul 2025Dec 2025 · 5 mos · São Paulo, Brazil

Nubank

Software Engineering Specialist

Dec 2021Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos · São Paulo, Brazil · Remote

  • Technical Leadership: Own critical projects end-to-end from planning to execution; guiding architectural decisions and ensuring quality, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Tech Managers, shaping roadmaps and making balanced tradeoffs.
  • Mentorship & Team Growth: Support and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
  • Adaptability: Thrive in an environment where goals can shift quickly, requiring nimble thinking and proactive problem-solving.
  • Hands-on: Develop distributed and event-driven systems using Clojure, Kafka and Datomic for hundreds of millions of customers worldwide.
Systems DesignDistributed SystemsLarge Scale SystemsIntegrationSystem ArchitectureFunctional Programming+1

Banco itaú

Senior Solutions Architect

Feb 2021Dec 2021 · 10 mos · São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil · Remote

  • As a member of the Solutions Architecture team at Itaú, I was responsible for the end-to-end design of cloud systems — including cost optimization, security and compliance, and right-sizing computing resources. I also led mainframe migration strategies for hundreds of legacy modules, supporting the modernization of systems at the largest financial institution in Latin America.
Distributed SystemsSolutions ArchitectureLarge Scale SystemsIntegrationSystem ArchitectureSystems Design+1

Credz - administradora de cartões

Senior Solutions Architect

Sep 2017Feb 2021 · 3 yrs 5 mos · São Paulo Area, Brazil · On-site

  • At Credz, I served as the lead Solutions Architect, responsible for the design and implementation of several critical systems.
  • Key initiatives (not exhaustive):
  • Cloud Migration to AWS
  • Led the technical migration of dozens of on-premises services to AWS. Key responsibilities included VPC architecture design, ECS-based container orchestration, CI/CD pipeline implementation, database migration using AWS DMS, and cost optimization strategies.
  • Identity Server Design and Implementation
  • Designed and implemented a centralized Identity Server, initially for the company’s mobile application and later extended to backend services. This solution significantly streamlined service authorization, accelerated the development of new services, and enhanced security governance.
  • TOTP Authentication
  • Led the technical initiative to implement Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) authentication to strengthen customer security. This measure resulted in a 97% reduction in authentication-related fraud.
Distributed SystemsIntegrationSystem ArchitectureSystems DesignMessaging SystemsSolutions Architecture

Ticket

Solutions Architect

Mar 2015Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos · São Paulo Area, Brazil · On-site

  • At Ticket, I was part of the Solutions Architecture Team, where I was responsible for designing scalable services, maintaining and governing the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), providing technical mentorship to development teams, and handling Level 4 support for critical systems.
  • One key project was leading the technical implementation of a regulatory initiative for BACEN (Brazil's Central Bank). I led the design and delivery of systems to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting, aligning with strict regulatory requirements.
Distributed SystemsIntegrationSystem ArchitectureMessaging Systems

Boehringer ingelheim

Solutions Architecture Consultant

Jul 2014Feb 2015 · 7 mos · São Paulo Area, Brazil · On-site

  • Consulting on integration techniques and software architecture for an international project aimed at adapting local systems for integration with global Salesforce.
Distributed SystemsIntegrationSystem Architecture

Cwi software

2 roles

Solutions Architect

Aug 2013Jun 2014 · 10 mos · São Paulo Area, Brazil · On-site

  • Representative of the company's technology team in São Paulo, responsible for the design and architecture of critical applications for selected clients and technical leadership. Other responsibilities also included technical support and proof of concept development for pre-sales activities.
Distributed SystemsIntegrationInternet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP)System Architecture

Technical Lead and Solutions Architect

Jun 2008May 2012 · 3 yrs 11 mos · São Paulo Area, Brazil · On-site

  • Served as a technical reference and mentor for multiple development teams. Responsible for designing solution architectures and frequently engaged with clients to gather requirements and manage scope across diverse projects.
  • This period was pivotal in shaping and formalizing my role as a Solutions Architect. Among several significant initiatives, one highlight was leading the pricing system project for Walmart. I acted as both the solution architect and technical lead, overseeing the project implementation, training, and requirement gathering for subsequent phases. This involved on-site leadership at Walmart's headquarters in Brazil, as well as key engagements in Japan, the United States, India, and China.
Distributed SystemsIntegrationSystem Architecture

Grupo bandeirantes de comunicação

System Analyst/Software Architect

May 2012Jul 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos · São Paulo Area, Brazil · On-site

  • Responsible for legacy systems integrations. Conducted analysis and requirements gathering for new applications and systems.
Integration

G&p

Full-stack Developer

Mar 2008Jun 2008 · 3 mos · São Paulo Area, Brazil · On-site

  • Worked as a member of the software development team, primarily responsible for designing and implementing applications. Frequently worked with Microsoft frameworks and front-end development.

Ithink

Full-stack Developer

Apr 2007Mar 2008 · 11 mos · São Paulo Area, Brazil · On-site

  • Implementation of various projects for a diverse client base. Frequently conducted research on design patterns, web trends, and emerging technologies. I was directly responsible for introducing key technologies to the company, such as jQuery and NHibernate.
  • Worked across a broad tech stack, including PHP, ASP, ASP.NET, Flash, MySQL, SQL Server, among others.

Mz group

Full-stack Developer

Aug 2005Apr 2007 · 1 yr 8 mos · São Paulo Area, Brazil · On-site

  • Responsible for maintaining and continuously improving the company’s CRM system, ensuring stability, performance, and the implementation of new features to support evolving business needs.

Education

Metrocamp & IBTA

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — Service Oriented Software Engineering

Jan 2012Jan 2013

IBTA

Bachelor’s Degree — Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration

Jan 2005Jan 2008

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