Augusto Soares
About Augusto Soares
Augusto Soares is a Senior Fullstack Engineer at A.Team, where he also serves as a Founding Builder. He has over eight years of experience in agile software development, with a strong focus on JavaScript and React, and has held various roles in multiple companies, including adidas and Help Scout.
Current Role at A.Team
Augusto Soares currently serves as a Senior Fullstack Engineer at A.Team, specifically within Team Central. He has held this position since 2022, contributing to various projects that require a comprehensive understanding of both frontend and backend technologies. In addition to his engineering role, he is also a Founding Builder at A.Team, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the team's direction and project outcomes.
Previous Experience in Software Development
Augusto Soares has accumulated extensive experience in software development across various organizations. He worked at Permit.io as a Senior Frontend Developer for two months in 2022. Prior to that, he was a Senior JavaScript Engineer at Help Scout from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at adidas as a Senior Software Engineer lasted from 2019 to 2021. He also contributed to remote projects as a Software Developer at Toptal from 2017 to 2019 and held a Lead Developer position at YouBeep from 2014 to 2017.
Educational Background
Augusto Soares holds a Master's degree in Software Engineering from Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, which he completed from 2008 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Informatics from Universidade do Minho, studying from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he studied Computer Science at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte for one year in 2011.
Expertise in Agile Development
With over eight years of experience in agile software development teams, Augusto Soares has demonstrated a strong ability to lead teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. His experience spans both startups and international corporations, where he has contributed to various projects requiring collaboration and adaptability. He specializes in modern web stack ecosystems, focusing on JavaScript and React for frontend development.
Research and Early Career
In 2013, Augusto Soares worked as a Researcher at Fraunhofer Portugal for eleven months, where he engaged in projects that combined academic research with practical software solutions. He also held a position as a Software Engineer at SURFnCODE in 2019 for eight months, further enhancing his skills in software development within the Porto area.