José Gomes Jr.
About José Gomes Jr.
José Gomes Jr. is a Software Engineering Manager at TELUS in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, with extensive experience in software development and team management across various companies and industries.
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José Gomes Jr. currently holds the position of Software Engineering Manager at TELUS in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Work Experience at TELUS
José Gomes Jr. has held various roles at TELUS, starting as a Senior Software Engineer in 2021 for two months before transitioning to his current position as Software Engineering Manager in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Previous Roles in Software Development
José's extensive career history includes roles at multiple organizations. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Teamit Inc. from 2020 to 2021 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and at The RealReal from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Developer at Consulta Remédios and M4U in Brazil. His earliest roles include developer positions at Jong Laticínios and Centro de Ensino Superior de Juiz de Fora.
Leadership and Management Experience
In addition to his technical roles, José has significant leadership experience. He managed remote teams for a startup and served as Development Team Lead and Senior Software Engineer at IntegraGRP. He also held a Lead Developer role at Chute, directing software projects and team efforts.
Technical Expertise and Tools
José specializes in Ruby, Elixir, Go, Rails, and Phoenix. He is committed to continuous improvement, team collaboration, and process optimization. His work often includes code reviews, automation, and writing tests, emphasizing high-quality software solutions.
Education
José achieved a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Information Systems from Faculdade Sul Brasil in 2009. He also holds a certification in Eletrotécnico from Instituto Federal do Sudoeste de Minas Gerais, obtained in 2000.
Personal Interests
In his free time, José enjoys riding bikes with his wife and playing with his daughter. He supports the Waldorf school/community, reflecting his belief in holistic education and community involvement.