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TIAGO FILIPE COSTA PEREIRA

Backend Web Developer

Amares

Summary

Backend Web Developer with over 8 years of professional experience in the development and maintenance of scalable web applications. Strong expertise in Laravel, API design, database modeling, and Linux-based infrastructure. Proven track record working on large-scale production systems with 10,000+ users and high availability requirements.

Overview

years of professional experience

Languages

Work History

Backend Web Developer / Team Lead

Setuptech, Lda

03.2017 - 12.2025

- Designed and developed backend systems and APIs using Laravel (v5.5 to latest)
- Built and maintained CRM-style platforms, trading platforms, e-commerce solutions, digital reporting systems, and internal management tools
- Developed RESTful APIs consumed by web and mobile applications
- Maintained and scaled production systems, including multiple projects with over 10,000 active users
- Designed, optimized, and maintained databases using MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
- Integrated third-party services and external APIs
- Deployed and managed applications on Linux servers using AWS, Laravel Forge, and Ploi
- Managed servers via SSH, including deployments, monitoring, backups, and updates
- Ensured application security, performance optimization, and code quality
- Provided technical leadership, mentoring, and direct client interaction

Adventure Sports Monitor (Part-time)

DiverLanhoso

01.2012 - 01.2016

- Operational and safety support in outdoor activities
- Direct interaction with clients and group coordination
- Development of communication, responsibility, and teamwork skills

IT Technician Intern

ActoReal

01.2007 - 01.2008

- Installation and configuration of management and stock control software
- Hardware installation and maintenance
- Network setup and maintenance
- Server and database maintenance

Education

Master’s Degree - Computer Engineering

University of Minho

Braga, Portugal

Technical Course - Information Technology

Secondary School of Fafe

Portugal

Skills

PHP development

Laravel development expertise

Livewire development

FilamentPHP expertise

Web development using HTML

Experienced with Tailwind CSS

Experience with Bootstrap

Experienced with Alpinejs framework

Object-oriented programming

API development

Microservices development

System architecture design

Refactoring code

Version control systems

Problem-solving

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Linux Servers

AWS

Laravel Forge

Ploi

SSH-based server management

Docker (working knowledge)

Deployment, monitoring, and maintenance