Micael C. - Software Engineer (Full-Stack & QA)

Brussels, Portugal

Experience

Jul 2021 - Jun 2025

4 years

Designed and implemented an automated integration testing framework, reducing regression issues and improving product reliability.
Led full-stack development of backend APIs and web/mobile applications using Node.js, C#, Flutter, and Python.
Built and maintained Docker-based CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes deployments; optimized PostgreSQL & MongoDB for scalability and performance.
Collaborated with Customer Success and Data Science teams; acted as a technical point of contact to maintain high uptime and rapid incident response.

Nov 2019 - Mar 2021

1 year 5 months

Developed and integrated API solutions connecting backend services with the user interface for next-generation Toyota & Lexus infotainment and navigation systems.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams in Belgium and Japan to ensure seamless communication between software components.
Implemented modules in C/C++ and Python; utilized Docker, Linux, and Git for builds, debugging, and deployment.
Participated in code reviews, debugging, and integration testing to meet automotive software standards in an Agile workflow.

Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

3 months

Built automated API testing frameworks in Python for TME’s HDC mobile project, improving backend reliability and delivery speed.
Developed integration and validation tools; contributed to continuous integration pipelines with Kafka, Zookeeper, Docker, Git, Jenkins.

May 2019 - Jun 2019

2 months

Contributed to Computer System Validation (CSV); developed and executed test plans to ensure compliance with GxP.

Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

10 months

Developed embedded software for BMW ECUs in an AUTOSAR environment using C/C++ and Python.
Utilized tools including IBM DOORS, Eclipse, TRESOS, CANoe, and WinIDEA.

Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

1 year

Performed unit and integration testing for railway signalling systems under SIL4 using ADA (GPS) and VectorCAST.

Maintainer and developer of the organization’s internal API (Node.js) and data tools supporting multiple internal applications.
Develop and contribute to open-source projects mainly using JavaScript and Python.
Manage server infrastructure and automation scripts to improve reliability and information flow.
Collaborate on communication initiatives and media tools to help build a more informed and resilient society.

Full-Stack Software Engineer with 8+ years of international experience, starting as a Software Tester and evolving into a versatile developer delivering reliable, scalable systems from concept to deployment.
Experienced across the full lifecycle: backend architecture and API design, frontend/mobile development, QA automation, and DevOps.
Main stack: Flutter, JavaScript, Python, C#; strong with Docker, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Git, CI/CD.
Passionate about automation, open-source, and AI-assisted development.