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Ricardo Carvalho

Senior Software Engineer · Full Stack · Architecture · Tech Leadership

I build digital products, modernize systems and help teams turn business needs into sustainable software — with more than a decade of experience in development, architecture and technical leadership across Brazil and Europe.

core →

  • PHP / Laravel
  • React / TypeScript
  • APIs & integrations
  • Tech leadership
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Portrait of Ricardo Carvalho

Currently Desenvolvedor Full Stack Sênior @ Poder360

Building software since
2010
Companies, from public sector to global agencies
10
Professional Scrum Master I & II
PSM II
Teams across Brazil, Europe & Central Asia
BR · EU
01 / $ whoami

About me

I'm a software engineer with more than a decade of experience building web applications, integrations and enterprise solutions. Along the way I've worked as a developer, Tech Lead, Scrum Master and team manager, on projects across different industries and international teams.

My work combines full stack development, software architecture and technical leadership. I mostly work with PHP, Laravel, WordPress, JavaScript, TypeScript and React, plus APIs, system integrations and modernization of existing applications.

I believe good technical solutions consider not only code and architecture, but also maintenance, collaboration between teams and business goals — and I look for projects that value engineering quality, well-founded technical decisions and continuous improvement.

Education

Degree in Information Technology Management (UNIP) and postgraduate degree in Software Engineering (IESB) — systems analysis, project management and software quality.

Certifications

Professional Scrum Master I and II by Scrum.org — agile practices, team facilitation, backlog management and continuous improvement.

02 / git log --career

Experience

2010 — today

  1. 2026 - Atual

    Poder360 Engenharia de Software

    Desenvolvedor Full Stack Sênior

    Desenvolvimento e manutenção de plataformas digitais para o setor de comunicação e jornalismo, utilizando PHP, Laravel, WordPress, React e tecnologias modernas. Atuação em arquitetura de software, integrações, qualidade de código e melhoria dos processos de desenvolvimento.

  2. 2026

    Metrópoles Engenharia de Software

    Desenvolvedor Full Stack

    Desenvolvimento de aplicações e soluções digitais para um dos principais portais de notícias do Brasil. Participação no projeto Eleições 2026, utilizando React, Next.js, TypeScript e PHP, com foco em arquitetura de software, visualização de dados e integração de APIs.

  3. 2025 - 2026

    Merkle (Dentsu Group) Software Engineering

    Smart Integrations Engineer

    Development of bespoke solutions for international clients, with a focus on web applications, systems integration, APIs and services. Working with PHP, CS-Cart, JavaScript, React, Docker and automated testing, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams based across the globe.

  4. 2024 - 2025

    Doutor Finanças Development and Agility

    Software Engineer / Scrum Master

    Development of web applications, portal and landing pages using PHP, Laravel and WordPress, including custom Gutenberg components. Acting as a Scrum Master, facilitating ceremonies, organising backlogs and promoting continuous improvement of processes and deliveries.

  5. 2019 - 2024

    Integer Consulting Leadership and Management

    Innovation Center Manager / Project Manager & Tech Leader

    Leadership of multidisciplinary teams and management of software development projects. Involvement in innovation initiatives, solution architecture, CRM platforms, logistics and enterprise applications. International experience in Germany, development using PHP, Laravel, React and .NET, as well as the application of Scrum and Agile practices.

  6. 2017 - 2019

    Hepta Technology and IT Technical Leadership

    Software Engineer / Tech Leader

    Development and modernisation of corporate systems for the public sector, including projects for the Ministry of Culture. Technical leadership of legacy system migration initiatives, development of PHP/Laravel solutions and implementation of portals using WordPress, Joomla and Drupal.

  7. 2015 - 2017

    Talk2 Software Development

    Software Developer

    Development of hybrid web and mobile applications using PHP, Laravel, Symfony, React, React Native and Angular. Involvement in projects across various sectors, with a focus on front-end and back-end solutions, service integration and databases.

  8. 2014 - 2015

    Basis Information Technology S.A. Software Development

    Web Developer

    Development and maintenance of PHP-based web systems for the Ministry of Defence, including the creation of APIs, integration with REST/SOAP web services, and the maintenance of enterprise applications using MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.

  9. 2012 - 2014

    Cast Informática S.A. Software Development

    Programming Systems Analyst

    Development of web systems and applications using PHP, JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Implementation of themes, plugins and custom features in WordPress and Drupal, database integration and maintenance of corporate solutions.

  10. 2010 - 2011

    Freelance Developer Software Development

    Self-employed

    I worked as a freelance developer on the creation and maintenance of digital solutions, working directly with clients from the requirements gathering stage right through to the implementation and delivery of projects. This experience marked the start of my career in software development, helping me to develop technical skills, autonomy, organisational abilities and problem-solving skills.

03 / cat stack.json | grep

Skills & stack

44 / 44 technologies

Back-end

8 · 18% of stack
  • PHP
  • Laravel
  • Symfony
  • Zend Framework
  • Composer
  • Node.js
  • OOP
  • MVC Architecture

Front-end

9 · 20% of stack
  • JavaScript ES6+
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Angular
  • Sass / SCSS
  • TailwindCSS
  • Webpack
  • Gulp
  • WCAG Accessibility

Mobile & games

3 · 7% of stack
  • React Native
  • Expo
  • Unity

APIs & CMS

9 · 20% of stack
  • REST APIs
  • SOAP Web Services
  • API Integration
  • WordPress
  • Drupal
  • Joomla
  • Institutional Portals
  • Hotsites
  • Landing Pages

Data

8 · 18% of stack
  • MySQL
  • MariaDB
  • PostgreSQL
  • SQLite
  • MongoDB
  • NoSQL
  • Firebase
  • SQL

Quality & DevOps

7 · 16% of stack
  • PHPUnit
  • Cypress
  • PHPStan
  • Docker
  • Git
  • NPM
  • CI/CD

soft skills →

  • Technical Leadership
  • Multidisciplinary Team Management
  • Project Management
  • Backlog Management
  • Decision Making
  • Technical Mentoring
  • Scrum & Agile
  • Continuous Improvement
04 / ./help --list

How I can help

For companies and teams that need to build, evolve or connect software — and for teams that need an experienced technical hand.

Talk about a project

  • Web application development

    Building and evolving applications, digital platforms and enterprise systems, with attention to architecture, integrations and maintainability.

  • System modernization

    Evolving legacy systems, reviewing existing structures and implementing technical improvements that support growth and easier maintenance.

  • APIs & integrations

    Designing and integrating services that connect systems, automate workflows and make data flow between platforms.

  • Tech leadership & support

    Supporting development teams with architecture decisions, ways of working, engineering best practices and better delivery processes.

05 / ls ./projects

Selected projects

8 projects · click one for details

Context
My contribution
Technical challenges
Results
Stack
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    06 / ./contact.sh

    Let's talk?

    rickmanu@gmail.com LinkedIn GitHub

    © 2026 Ricardo Carvalho (Rick Manu). All rights reserved.

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