Marco Almeida — Backend Engineer

I am a Senior Backend Developer and Software Architect specializing in building high-concurrency, distributed systems that scale. With a Master’s degree in Software Architecture and CKAD certification, I focus on bridging the gap between complex business requirements and robust technical implementations. Recognized as a "Catalyst" professional, I thrive on putting ideas into action and sparking fresh perspectives within engineering teams. This mindset was central to my work on a SWAT team at Disney, where I designed mission-critical backend services and performance-optimized tools, such as custom runtime query builders and real-time metadata reporting systems. My experience spans leading the modernization of banking cores and evolving high-traffic e-commerce platforms using modern REST/gRPC microservices and Event-Driven architecture. Core Expertise: - Architecting for Scale: Designing Event-Driven architectures and implementing modern REST/gRPC microservices. - Cloud Native: Expert-level container orchestration with Kubernetes (GKE), Docker, and automated deployment workflows. - Performance Engineering: Optimizing systems using NATS Jetstream, Kafka, and advanced Go concurrency patterns. Soft Skills & Impact: - Catalyst for Innovation: Proactively proposing and developing Proof of Concepts (PoC), such as custom rendering engines, to solve architectural bottlenecks. - Technical Mentorship: Providing guidance and support to other developers to ensure best practices across different squads. - Cross-Team Collaboration: Working closely with multiple teams to identify and resolve complex backend challenges in high-pressure environments. Technical Toolkit: - Languages: Go, Java. - Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, GCP, GKE. - Data & Messaging: PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, MongoDB, MySQL, NATS, Kafka, Redis. - Protocols: gRPC, REST, GraphQL, OpenAPI/Swagger.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Developer specializing in scalable architectures for Fintech and Entertainment industries.

Location: Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

Experience: 1 yr 9 mos

Skills

Backend Development
Scalable Architecture
Database Management
Api Development
Service Modernization
Event-driven Architecture

Career Highlights

Expert in building high-concurrency distributed systems.
Proven track record in backend architecture at Disney.
Strong mentorship and collaboration skills across teams.

Work Experience

Globant

Senior Go Developer Level II (1 yr 9 mos)

Independent Contractor

Senior Backend Developer (2 yrs 7 mos)

V8TIX

Senior Backend Developer (5 yrs 8 mos)

Education

Master Degree in Software Architecture at Udima Universidad a Distancia de Madrid

Network Engineer at Escuela Politécnica Nacional

Marco Almeida

Backend Engineer

Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador1 yr 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in building high-concurrency distributed systems.
Proven track record in backend architecture at Disney.
Strong mentorship and collaboration skills across teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Developer specializing in scalable architectures for Fintech and Entertainment industries.

Contact

malmeidap@hotmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Backend DevelopmentScalable ArchitectureDatabase ManagementApi DevelopmentService ModernizationEvent-driven Architecture

Other Skills

MySQLChrome DevToolsGolangUnit TestingCoding StandardsRESTful APIsDockerInformation TechnologyAmazon Web Services (AWS)Github ActionsTestcontainerswindsurfagentic developmentHtmxChi

About

Experience

1 yr 9 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 9 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 9 mos

Current Experience

Globant

Senior Go Developer Level II

Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador · Remote

SWAT team member
● Joined the SWAT team focused on high-impact backend architecture solutions for Disney.
● Design and implement scalable and efficient backend services using Go.
● Collaborate closely with multiple teams to identify and resolve complex backend challenges.
● Provide guidance and support to other developers working with Golang across different squads.
● Contribute to architectural decisions, performance improvements, and debugging of mission-critical services.
Flash Reports Project - Disney Parks DSP (Dining and Shopping Point of Sales)
● Participated in the design and implementation of a new component that provides near real-time, metadata-driven reports for Disney clients.
● Implemented custom SQL template caching mechanisms using Golang's sync.Map and the Golang file system (FS).
● Proposed and developed a Proof of Concept (PoC) for an HTML-to-PDF rendering engine based on Headless Chromium, and modern CSS.
● Created custom tools, such as JWT token providers, to streamline and accelerate development workflows.
● Achieved a key milestone by developing a Runtime Query Builder to generate SQL queries dynamically.

MySQLChrome DevToolsBackend DevelopmentScalable Architecture

Independent contractor

Senior Backend Developer

Jan 2022 – Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Quito Canton, Pichincha, Ecuador · Remote

The Bridge Social - Falabella - Senior Golang Developer January 2023 - February 2024
Credit Installment Calculation
The project focused on transitioning and enhancing services related to retrieving detailed information about credit installments.
My primary responsibility was to collaborate with the development team in transitioning existing SOA (Service-Oriented Architecture) services from the legacy banking core to a modernized core using Golang-based RESTful APIs.
I contributed to designing, coding, and integrating new API endpoints, ensuring alignment with business requirements and maintaining data integrity throughout the migration process.
I conducted thorough testing, including unit, and integration testing, to validate system performance, functionality, and scalability.
GlobalTask - Caffeine TV - Senior Golang Developer January 2022 - May 2022
Online Message System
I contributed to the development of the platform's online messaging system, enabling users to comment on live and recorded videos maintaining consistent performance and scalability.
One of the key milestones I achieved was integrating the platform's alert system with the internal Slack channel. By implementing this solution, I streamlined the incident response process, enabling the team to identify and resolve issues more efficiently, which significantly improved system reliability and team productivity.
Core Zero - Senior Golang Developer June 2022 - November 2022
API Design and Development for Carbon Emissions Reduction Credits
I played a pivotal role in designing, and developing a robust API that empowers users to earn credits for contributing to carbon emissions reduction.
The API was designed with scalability and flexibility in mind, enabling future integrations with third-party platforms and partnerships in the sustainability space.

Unit TestingCoding StandardsAPI DevelopmentService Modernization

V8tix

Senior Backend Developer

Apr 2016 – Dec 2021 · 5 yrs 8 mos · Ecuador · Remote

Participated in developing a scalable backend for a high-traffic e-commerce application using Event-Driven Golang microservices. Optimized performance by leveraging the NATS Jetstream messaging system, enabling the system to handle peak loads efficiently and ensuring reliability and fault tolerance.
Contributed to data modeling using SQL for relational data and NoSQL for flexible schema designs.
Deployed and managed Kubernetes clusters on GCP using GKE.
Supported the migration of RESTful microservices to an Event-Driven architecture with pub-sub models. Improved scalability, fault tolerance, and real-time processing capabilities across the platform.

DockerInformation TechnologyBackend DevelopmentEvent-Driven Architecture