Rômulo Pereira

About Me

Experienced software architect with over a decade of hands-on development across sectors such as financial services, public administration, and SaaS. Proven expertise in scalable architecture, mentoring developers, and delivering robust full-stack solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and cloud-native tools.

Experience

• Software Architect – BauWatch Group (Jan 2025 – Present)
  Leading the architectural direction of client-facing platforms in the security and surveillance domain. Designed scalable backend systems for real-time IoT integrations and improved customer interaction workflows. Collaborating with product and UX teams to ensure performance and usability.
• Senior Software Engineer – BauWatch Group (May 2024 – Dec 2024)
  Developed features and core services for BauWatch’s digital monitoring platforms. Contributed to CI/CD pipelines and performance optimizations. Stack: Java, PostgreSQL.
• Software Engineer Specialist – Serasa (Oct 2021 – Apr 2024)
  Led the design and implementation of billing and real-time data systems for the financial sector. Acted as technical lead for scalability and reliability initiatives. Mentored junior developers and collaborated with product teams to deliver measurable outcomes.
• Senior Software Engineer – Serasa (Apr 2021 – Sep 2021)
  Contributed to mission-critical components for large-scale data handling systems. Focused on backend development, resilience, and monitoring capabilities.
• Instructor – Faculdade Senac Criciúma (Aug 2021 – Dec 2022)
  Taught Web Development and Software Architecture courses. Created hands-on curriculum in Java and Angular, and guided students through real-world application design practices.
• Software Architect – Betha Sistemas (Dec 2019 – Mar 2021)
  Led architectural design for municipal public administration systems. Advocated for clean architecture and multi-tenant cloud strategies while mentoring technical teams.
• Full Stack Developer – Betha Sistemas (May 2018 – Dec 2019)
  Developed frontend and backend modules for SaaS government platforms using Java, Angular, and PostgreSQL. Introduced improvements in deployment workflows and UI responsiveness.
• Software Test Engineer – Betha Sistemas (Sep 2016 – May 2018)
  Built and maintained automated test pipelines for municipal platforms. Improved test coverage and reduced regression rates across multiple modules.
• Software Architect – Cognitic.ie (Ireland) (Jan 2018 – Jan 2020)
  Designed and delivered tailored software solutions for private clients. Defined technical stacks and development flows in Node.js, TypeScript, and MongoDB.
• Co-founder & Backend Developer – Lamp Soluções (Aug 2014 – Sep 2016)
  Founded and led backend development for a startup delivering logistics, retail, and service software. Managed client requirements, architecture, and implementation using PHP and AngularJS.
• IT Analyst – Pultrusão do Brasil (Sep 2013 – Sep 2015)
  Built a custom ERP solution for production planning and inventory. Designed systems to accommodate evolving industrial requirements and maintained them in production.
• Junior PHP Developer – AirTI Tecnologia (2009 – 2010)
  Developed small-scale web applications in PHP/MySQL. Gained foundational experience in backend logic, code versioning, and team collaboration.
• IT Intern – Prefeitura Municipal de Torres (2007 – 2009)
  Supported legacy system maintenance and internal IT operations for local government administration. Developed and updated small tools in PHP and MySQL.

Education

• Centro Universitário Barriga Verde – Unibave
  Postgraduate Degree in Software Technology (2017 – 2019)
• ULBRA
  Degree in Systems Analysis and Development (2007 – 2014)

Certifications

• AWS Solutions Training for Partners: Foundations – Technical
• Scrum Foundation
• Architecting on AWS
• Developing on AWS

Languages

• Portuguese – Native
• English – Full Professional Proficiency

Key Skills