Executive summary
Open to strategic projects15+
years of experience
4
companies in 2024-2025
100%
delivery and quality focus
Technical leadership focused on solid architecture, continuous product evolution and results-driven execution.
Serra Dev
José Márcio V. B. da Costa
Tech Lead | Senior Full-Stack Developer
Tech Lead and senior full-stack developer with 15+ years of experience in web development, software architecture and digital product evolution. Strong background in PHP, Laravel, Node.js, NestJS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Vue.js and React, with emphasis on technical leadership, CI/CD, integrations and mission-critical application support.
Professional summary
About
I combine business-oriented decision-making with technical excellence, leading architecture choices, delivery standards and continuous improvement for critical systems. My experience spans full-stack engineering, team organization, collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and execution focused on quality, predictability and speed.
Education
- Universidade Estacio de Sa - Systems Analysis and Development - Completed in 12/2005
- Colegio Delta - Technical Degree in Information Technology - Completed in 07/2002
Languages
- Portuguese (native) | English (intermediate)
Trusted by / Experience with
Core expertise
Technical stack and leadership
Capabilities organized by technical domain to support architecture, continuous delivery and product evolution.
Backend
Core focus: API architecture and critical business systems
- PHP
- Laravel
- Node.js
- NestJS
- REST APIs
- JWT
Frontend
Core focus: High-performance UX and scalable interfaces
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Vue.js
- React
- Next.js
- Livewire
- Tailwind CSS
Databases
Core focus: Data modeling and consistency
- MySQL
- MongoDB
DevOps and quality
Core focus: Continuous delivery with production reliability
- Docker
- Git
- GitHub
- CI/CD
- automated testing
- code review
Leadership
Core focus: Technical direction and team growth
- Tech Lead
- mentoring
- Kanban/Scrum workflow organization
Experience
Professional timeline
Recent track record in technical leadership, architecture and full-stack development across digital products.
Senior Full-Stack (Tech Lead)
Leathering
Remote | USA
- Technical leadership for the EzMock product, focused on mockups, orders and Shopify integration.
- Automation of customer communication, server support and continuous CI/CD workflow improvements.
Tech Lead - Martech Squad (JBS Group | Seara)
GROWE
Sao Paulo, SP
- Led technical strategy and the full product development lifecycle for digital initiatives.
- Defined architecture, engineering standards (SOLID, DDD, Clean Architecture) and CI/CD pipelines.
Senior Software Engineer
Viva Sistemas
Goiania, GO
- Implemented new ERP features and handled continuous maintenance and product evolution.
- Worked with PHP, Laravel, JavaScript, Node.js and jQuery.
Senior Software Engineer | Parallel project / consulting
Excellent Sistemas
Curitiba, PR
- Implemented payment systems using DDD-based architecture.
- Built backend services with NestJS and supported unit/interface testing with Jest.
Additional experience
Senior Software Engineer
Sal Solutions
Sao Paulo, SP
10/2023 - 08/2024
- Owned the Unity product at Eduzz, focused on new features and bug fixes.
- Worked with Laravel, Livewire, Alpine.js, Tailwind, Git and automation scripts.
Mid-level Software Engineer
Pravaler SA
Sao Paulo, SP
06/2022 - 03/2023
- Worked in the squad responsible for the website and performance.
- Delivered continuous improvements, new features and site stability enhancements.
Earlier experience
- ProgeTi - Software Engineer - Curitiba, PR - 11/2023 to 04/2024
- Grupo Ivy - PHP Developer - Contagem, MG - 05/2023 to 11/2023
- Grupo GPAC - Development Coordinator - Curitiba, PR - 01/2022 to 06/2022
- Phonetrack - Web Developer - Curitiba, PR - 07/2021 to 01/2022
- Baldussi Telecom - Web Developer - Curitiba, PR - 01/2021 to 07/2021
- Agencia MB7 - Senior Programmer - Rio de Janeiro, RJ - 01/2012 to Present
- Agencia Cazul - Web Developer - Vassouras, RJ - 03/2018 to 11/2018
- GT2K Solucoes - Web Developer - Cacapava, SP - 03/2016 to 10/2016
- Meizon Tech - Junior Programmer - Sao Jose dos Campos, SP - 01/2014 to 12/2015
- Escola Brasil Treina - Computer Instructor - Cacapava, SP - 01/2011 to 11/2011
- Microlins - Computer Instructor - Cacapava, SP - 10/2010 to 12/2010
- Apolo Tubulars - IT Supervisor - Lorena, SP - 01/2010 to 01/2011
- MBD Informatica LTDA. - IT Technician - Lorena, SP - 02/2008 to 12/2009
- K2 Software LTDA. - Support Analyst - Lorena, SP - 03/2006 to 01/2008
Featured projects
Business-oriented delivery
Representative projects spanning business platforms, integration architecture and modern web applications.
Business Platforms
Custom business web platforms designed to optimize processes, daily operations and sustainable growth.
LaravelReactTypeScriptMySQL
APIs and Integrations
Integration architecture connecting third-party services, automation layers and critical business workflows.
NodeNestJSRESTPostgreSQLRedis
Modern Web Applications
Responsive applications with consistent UX, clean code and architecture designed for long-term product evolution.
Next.jsVueTailwindDocker
Contact
Let's build something solid
If you are looking for a senior developer or technical lead to build, improve or scale a digital product, let's talk.