Senior Software Engineer | Tech Lead

Thomas Ewerton Ferreira da Silva

Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead with over 12 years of experience creating, evolving, and architecting high-impact systems.

12+ years of experience 📍 Guarulhos – SP, Brazil 💻 PHP (Symfony & Laravel) 👥 Technical Squad Leadership
Thomas Ewerton Ferreira da Silva

Thomas Ewerton

Tech Lead & Software Engineer

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Executive Presentation

Trajetória e posicionamento profissional

Senior Software Engineer and Technical Leader with more than 12 years of journey in the creation, evolution, and architecture of high-impact systems. Specialist in the PHP ecosystem (with strong focus on Symfony, Laravel, and Slim), Node.js, and Cloud Computing platforms (GCP), with solid background in modernizing and integrating legacy systems, monoliths, and distributed architectures.

I lead agile squads (Kanban/Scrum), combining strategic business vision, ownership mindset, and complete focus on end-user experience. Experienced in conducting code reviews, developer mentoring, and resolving technical bottlenecks, ensuring continuous high-value delivery, data security, and performance optimization.

Technical Skills & Technologies

Tecnologias, ferramentas e práticas consolidadas ao longo de 12+ anos de engenharia de software

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Languages & Back-end

PHP (Symfony, Laravel, Slim) Node.js (Express) Python (Web Scraping, Selenium) RESTful APIs Distributed Systems & Monoliths
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Cloud & Infrastructure

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Linux (Proficient) Performance Optimization Data Security
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Front-end & Mobile

Vue.js React with TypeScript WordPress & WooCommerce Kotlin / Android
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Methodologies & Practices

Technical Leadership Code Review & Mentoring Kanban & Scrum Technical Refinement & Pair Programming

Professional Experience

Trajetória e liderança em projetos de alta complexidade e escala

Equifax | Boa Vista

2020 – Present

Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead

  • Technical squad leadership focused on support, maintenance, and continuous evolution of legacy systems, monoliths, and distributed applications using PHP (Symfony), WordPress, and WooCommerce.
  • Deadline management, technical refinement, and agile team facilitation, eliminating everyday blockers and keeping team engagement high.
  • Conducting Code Reviews, establishing architectural standards, ensuring data security, and mitigating technical debt.
  • Integrating new technologies into legacy ecosystems and optimizing high-criticality application performance.

Mid-Level Software Engineer

  • Development and maintenance of features for web platforms and internal systems using PHP, WordPress, and WooCommerce.
  • Active collaboration in planning meetings and Pair Programming to solve complex software problems.
  • Optimization of database queries and code routines to improve system performance and response times.

Laureate Gestão São Paulo

2015 – 2020

Fullstack Developer

  • Development and maintenance of websites and digital ecosystems designed for customer acquisition.
  • Implementation of software actions, routines, and strategies focused on conversion funnel optimization and lead generation.
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Academic Education

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Postgraduate Degree in Development Leadership

Specialization focused on engineering management and high-performance teams.

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Associate Degree in Systems Analysis and Development

Higher education with solid background in software logic, architecture, and engineering.

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Languages

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English

Advanced

Fluent for conversation and technical communication with global teams.

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Spanish

Basic

Basic reading and technical comprehension.

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Interactive Tools & Projects

Ferramentas de código aberto e projetos interativos desenvolvidos para a comunidade

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