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David Arce

> Senior Software Engineer

Architecting scalable microservices, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and building high-performance backend systems with 12+ years of experience.

12+
Years Experience
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20+
Projects Delivered
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15+
Technologies Mastered
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8+
Certifications
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> Senior Software Engineer

Experienced Software Engineer with 12+ years of experience developing software applications. I have held positions in several companies specializing in IT services. My experience as a Backend Developer includes Software Architecting, e-commerce and payment platforms, Software testing, CI/CD, and DevOps.

$ Core Technologies

Java & Spring Boot 100%
Microservices Architecture 100%
AI Engineering & Agents 90%
Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure) 90%
Docker & Kubernetes 90%

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September 2022 - Presentcommit 980
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Senior Backend Engineer III

@ Capitole ConsultingRemote

Consultant Senior Backend Engineer

+ Design and implement REST APIs based on API-first principles.

+ Develop reactive applications using Spring Boot and Spring WebFlux to achieve high throughput and low latency for real-time use cases.

+ Build event-driven microservices, significantly improving the scalability, resilience, and flexibility of the platform.

+ Utilize Docker and Kubernetes (K8s) for containerization and orchestration, ensuring efficient deployment and management of microservices in distributed environments.

+ Leverage CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes, enhancing productivity.

+ Apply rigorous software testing practices using JUnit and Karate Test to ensure high-quality, reliable code and robust system behavior.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale systems, integrate APIs, and address performance bottlenecks.

+ Lead the integration of AI tools (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Gemini) into the development workflow, improving team productivity.

+ Conduct training sessions on LLMs, Agents, MCPs, and Spec-Driven Development to foster AI adoption.

#api-first#clean-architectures
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Senior Backend Engineer

@ VortechRemote

ING - Contingent Worker

+ Design, develop and test the code that will shape the different components of the application

+ Ensure the requirements of functionality, quality and performance

+ Deliver in Production a working software by giving the best use to technology and development practices

+ Support Production by analysis and fixing any bugs that occurs

#restful-apis#microservices
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Software Engineer III (Promoted) ⭐

@ dLocalRemote

All-in-one payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets in Latin America

+ Development and maintaining new generation of microservices within the architecture

+ Implement defined requirements, with a combination of system architecture and programming skills

+ Design solutions, code, test, and deploy them, while optimizing existing products

+ Write clear, maintainable code that will perform on multiple platforms

+ Solve integration problems, prototype and develop custom solutions

#restful-apis#microservices#newrelic
#event-driven-architectures
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Software Engineer II

@ dLocalRemote

All-in-one payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets in Latin America

#microservices

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Backend

ONLINE
Java 100%
Kotlin 90%
Go 90%
Node.js 90%
Spring Boot 3.x 90%
Spring Framework 90%
Spring WebFlux 90%
Spring Cloud 90%
RESTful APIs 100%
Software Testing 100%

Software Architecture

ONLINE
Clean Architectures 100%
Event-driven Architectures 100%
Microservices 100%
Multithreading 100%
S.O.L.I.D Principles 100%
Design Patterns 100%
DDD 100%
API First Design 100%

Cloud Infrastructure

ONLINE
Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure) 90%
Docker 100%
Kubernetes 70%
DevOps (Jenkins, GIT) 90%
Monitoring (Grafana) 90%
NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) 90%
SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) 90%
Redis Cache 90%
RabbitMQ / Kafka 90%
ELK Stack 90%

AI & Automation

ONLINE
LLM Integration 100%
Agentic Workflows & MCPs 100%
Context Engineering 100%
Spec-Driven Development 100%
AI-Assisted Dev Tools 100%

Soft Skills

ONLINE
Agile (Scrum, Kanban) 100%
Communication 100%
Collaboration 100%
Critical Thinking 100%
Problem Solving 100%
Leadership 100%
Adaptability 100%

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package: education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer and Systems Engineering

University of Quindio • 2015

Ethical, critical, and autonomous professional capable of leading interdisciplinary teams. Specialized in Software Engineering, IT Infrastructure, and Technology Management, with the ability to design, develop, and implement innovative solutions for complex organizational challenges.

dependencies:

  • Clean Architectures - Codely
  • Web Apps & Architecture - Educative
  • Advanced Go Course: REST - Platzi
  • AI Integration - Codely
  • MCP Fundamentals - Hugging Face
  • MCP Automation - Hugging Face
  • Scrum Developer - Scrum Alliance
  • Git and Github - Platzi
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