AFONSO DE MORI AYRES DA SILVA
Software Engineer
Location: Fuentesaúco, Spain (Fully remote only)
Email: me@afonso.dev
Phone: +34 602 443 854 (WhatsApp available)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afonsodemori/
GitHub: https://github.com/afonsodemori
PROFILE
Backend Software Engineer with 17+ years of experience, specializing in PHP, Symfony, and MySQL. Experienced in DevOps practices and frontend technologies, with a focus on clean architecture and maintainability. Committed to continuous learning and technical excellence.
EXPERIENCE
Platinium Group S.A.M. | Monaco (Remote)
Senior Backend Developer | October 2023 – Present
- Core team member developing and maintaining the main API (PHP 8.4, Symfony 7.4) and multiple clients and libraries (PHP 7.4–8.4) for a global ticketing platform used by major sports industry brands.
- Apply Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Hexagonal Architecture, SOLID principles, and Test-Driven Development (TDD) to deliver maintainable, high-quality software.
- Technologies: PHP, Symfony, MySQL, Doctrine ORM, Docker, RabbitMQ, CQRS.
Bitban Technologies S.L. | Madrid, Spain (Remote)
Senior Developer | January 2020 – October 2023
- Core team member developing and maintaining bCube CMS, a content management platform for publishers and media companies, trusted by major outlets in Spain and Latin America such as RTVE, Mediaset, and Prensa Ibérica.
- Built REST APIs and internal libraries using PHP 8 and Symfony components.
- Mentored team members to improve programming skills and product knowledge.
014 Media S.L. | Madrid, Spain
Senior Developer | January 2019 – December 2019
- Analyzed, designed, and developed web applications and internal tools for a digital advertising platform targeting segmented audiences across experiential environments (cinema, festivals, universities, shopping centers).
- Implemented Scrum practices to optimize project management and team collaboration.
- Configured servers, mentored team members, and contributed to technical hiring processes.
InterMundial XXI S.L. | Madrid, Spain
Senior Developer | June 2018 – December 2018
- Built RESTful APIs in PHP and MariaDB to integrate with customers and suppliers for a leading travel insurance broker.
- Designed and built a custom Bash-based framework for automated builds and deployments.
- Collaborated with the infrastructure team to plan and migrate applications from on-premise to the cloud.
- Configured web servers and established isolated testing, staging, and production environments.
- Trained team members on Git and improved development workflows using Git Flow.
Sabbatical Period | USA, Brazil, and Spain
July 2016 – June 2018
- Winter English language program at Florida International University (FIU), USA.
- English Teaching Intern for two semesters at Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Brazil.
- Intensive four-week Spanish language program at Enforex Idiomas, Spain.
- Three months dedicated to updating programming skills and preparing to re-enter the job market in Spain.
Zocprint Serviços Gráficos LTDA | São Paulo, Brazil
Senior Developer / DevOps | July 2013 – July 2016
- Maintained and evolved the e-commerce platform (Symfony, Doctrine, MySQL) for online printing and self-service customization of promotional materials and products.
- Optimized the web-based WYSIWYG product customization editor in JavaScript.
- Worked with Solr, Redis, Memcached, and RabbitMQ.
- Following Zocprint’s acquisition by Digipix Group (April 2015), drove the technology transition by maintaining the web platform, developing REST APIs for back-office integration, and training Digipix’s infrastructure team on the existing stack.
Centro Universitário São Camilo ES | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Brazil
PHP Programmer | February 2011 – June 2013
- Analysis and development of web systems using PHP and MySQL.
- Responsible for all stages of the lifecycle of online systems developed by the IT department (requirements gathering, database and system architecture design, user support, and maintenance).
- Content management systems, online subscriptions, scheduling, and hotsites for internal events.
HS Serviços e Soluções Web Ltda | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Brazil
Web Developer and Support Technician | July 2010 – January 2011
- System analysis and development using PHP and MySQL.
- Maintenance of legacy scripts and systems.
- Customer support in web hosting and reselling on Linux (cPanel/WHM) and Windows (Plesk) platforms.
Centro Universitário São Camilo ES | Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Brazil
Web Developer (Trainee) | August 2008 – June 2010
- Analysis and development of web pages and applications using PHP and SQL Server.
- Front-end and back-end implementation.
- Maintenance and improvement of legacy systems.
Mameri Rochas LTDA | Rio Novo do Sul, Brazil
IT Assistant | October 2007 – July 2008
- Information and communications technology management.
- Hardware maintenance.
- User support in the enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.
Arte & Imagem Informática | Rio Novo do Sul, Brazil
Computer Trainer | February 2005 – October 2006
- Training students in MS Office, Windows, Internet, and other tools.
- Creating and updating teaching materials.
- Graphic services.
- Hardware maintenance.
EDUCATION
Higher Technician in Web Application Development *(recognized in Spain)*
Universidade Nove de Julho (UNINOVE), Brazil | 2014–2016
- Original Brazilian degree: Technologist in Systems Analysis and Development
LANGUAGES
- Portuguese: Native
- Spanish: Bilingual proficiency
- English: Full professional proficiency
SKILLS
- Backend: PHP, Symfony, MySQL, MariaDB, Doctrine ORM
- Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
- DevOps & Tools: Docker, AWS, Bash, Linux, Nginx, Apache, Git, Git-Flow, Jenkins, CI/CD, RabbitMQ, Redis, Memcached, Solr
- Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Hexagonal Architecture, CQRS, Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Updated: April 2026 — https://afonso.dev/cv