Stephen Goncalves

Software Engineer

Software Engineer

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Motorpoint

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Derby, UK

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July 2024 - Present

  • Help improve and simplify the car-buying process to enhance the customer experience. I prioritize application speed and responsiveness, optimizing performance down to milliseconds.
  • Manage and enhance large-scale applications capable of handling up to 500,000 requests per second.
  • Contribute to building and supporting high-traffic, customer-focused applications, ensuring reliability even under heavy loads.
  • Use a stack that includes TypeScript, JavaScript, Next.js, React, CSS, and Sass.
  • Leverage cloud providers like AWS or Azure and use tools like Git to support development.

Software Engineer

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Gigaclear

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Abingdon, UK

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June 2023 - July 2024

  • Acted as Scrum Master, facilitating team alignment and sprint planning to keep projects on track.
  • Communicated complex technical concepts to users with varying technical backgrounds, ensuring accessibility and understanding.
  • Built strong relationships with end-users, fostering a user-focused approach and enhancing product adoption and satisfaction.

Web Developer

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Gigaclear

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Abingdon, UK

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May 2021 - June 2023

  • Defined and documented requirements for new features and web applications, contributing to product innovation and clarity.
  • Developed and maintained applications using Vue.js, Node.js, Next.js, and Strapi CMS, enhancing efficiency and performance.
  • Operated and supported web applications to ensure consistent functionality, reliability, and user satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with DevOps teams to streamline deployments on AWS, creating robust and scalable applications.

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