João Magalhães
About João Magalhães
João Magalhães is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in backend and mobile development, having worked for various companies including OLX Group and Alviere. He has developed expertise in a range of technologies, particularly in PHP and its associated frameworks.
Current Role at Alviere
João Magalhães has been employed at Alviere as a Software Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing software solutions and enhancing the company's technological capabilities. His tenure at Alviere has contributed to the company's growth in the fintech sector.
Previous Experience at OLX Group
Prior to his current position, João worked at OLX Group as a PHP Backend Developer from 2015 to 2018. During his three years in the Lisbon Area, Portugal, he contributed to the development and maintenance of backend systems, improving the overall functionality of the platform.
Career Background in Software Development
João Magalhães has a diverse background in software development. He worked at FixeAds as a Mobile Developer from 2013 to 2015 and also held a PHP Developer role at the same company from 2012 to 2013. Earlier in his career, he served as a PHP Developer at SIMBIOSE from 2007 to 2012, accumulating extensive experience in backend technologies.
Educational Background in Graphic Arts and Communication
João studied at Escola Secundária António Arroio, where he focused on Graphic Arts and Communication from 1991 to 1994. This educational background provided him with foundational skills that have complemented his technical expertise in software engineering.
Technical Expertise in Software Development
João Magalhães has developed expertise in various technologies, particularly in using a custom PHP framework integrated with MySQL, Solr, Memcache, APC, Redis, Gearman, and AWS SQS. He also utilizes external services for managing locations and images in his software projects, showcasing his ability to work with complex systems.