Jessica Cruz
Dublin
Summary
Experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in developing high-performance applications using .NET, Angular, React, and Java. Led technical teams to optimise system architecture and improve user experience through innovative solutions. Specialised in database programming with Oracle, SQL Server, and MongoDB, emphasising Agile/Scrum methodologies and continuous integration. Mentored junior developers and fostered knowledge sharing within teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Engineer
Fenergo
Dublin, Ireland
11.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented software applications that increased client satisfaction and streamlined company processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to clarify system requirements, enhancing software functionality and user experience.
- Monitored system performance post-deployment, resolving issues to maintain operational efficiency.
Senior Software Engineer
Allianz Technology
Dublin
01.2023 - Current
- Led the architecture and development of a new pet health insurance claims portal, including the first integration with ForgeRock for user authentication (API + frontend).
- Developed and maintained features with .NET 8, Angular, and Entity Framework, enhancing scalability, performance, and maintainability.
- Led .NET team in claims system unification project, coordinating technical decisions and team collaboration.
- Designed and optimized CI/CD pipelines and managed Azure Cloud secrets, improving automation, security, and compliance.
- Integrated APIs with RabbitMQ/Mass Transit, building background tasks for email notifications and file uploads.
- Mentored junior developers, offering technical guidance and conducting code reviews to improve code quality and facilitate knowledge transfer.
Tech Lead / Senior .NET Developer
Iteris
Sao Paulo
11.2017 - 12.2022
- Defined project architecture, analyzed pull requests, conducted code reviews, and guaranteed overall product quality.
- Led multiple squads across different clients and industries, ensuring delivery on time and with high quality, even under tight deadlines.
- Coordinated backend (Java, .NET, .NET Core, Spring Boot) and frontend (Angular, React.js) development across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and efficiency.
- Led backend development of a REST API using Spring Boot to integrate with a mobile system managing multiple acquirers — the project became a company reference for its organization and quality.
- Designed and developed an MVC application integrated with CosmosDB and Azure Data Factory (ETL), including a fully dynamic SQL Server database structure tailored to BI queries.
- Refactored and modernized legacy systems, including migration from TFS to Git, query optimization, and database schema/index reviews, significantly improving performance.
- Resolved complex production issues through effective debugging and prioritisation of fixes, maintaining system stability and performance.
- Mentored developers, providing technical guidance, knowledge transfer, and ensuring adherence to best practices (OOP, design patterns, and data modeling).
- Collaborated with engineers and stakeholders to define timelines, roadmaps, and scenarios, while also gathering business requirements and translating them into functional specifications.
- Engaged with stakeholders to identify needs and deliver tailored solutions, strengthening client relationships and enhancing project outcomes.
Software Engineer
Execplan
Sao Paulo
08.2010 - 09.2017
- Developed new features for applications, improving functionality and performance for users.
- Led the migration from TFS to Git, ensuring a smooth transition and adoption of modern version control practices.
- Analysed and optimized database performance, addressing bottlenecks to improve system efficiency.
- Provided technical support for .NET Framework application across multiple clients and environments, troubleshooting issues to ensure timely resolutions.
- Trained and mentored support teams, documenting processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and enhance team efficiency.
Education
MBA - Business Management
FGV
Sao Paulo12-2016
Degree - Technologist System Analysis and Development
Uni Sant'Anna
Sao Paulo, Brazil06-2012
Skills
- NET
- Java
- OOP
- SOLID
- RESTful
- HTML5
- CSS3
- JavaScript
- AJAX
- JSON
- JQuery
- Angular
- Reactjs
- SQL Server
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- DynamoDB
- Oracle
- AWS
- Azure
- Git
- GitHub
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- Agile/Scrum
- Continuous integration
- Systems Integration
Languages
Portuguese
Beginner
A1
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Software Engineer
Fenergo
11.2025 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Allianz Technology
01.2023 - Current
Tech Lead / Senior .NET Developer
Iteris
11.2017 - 12.2022
Software Engineer
Execplan
08.2010 - 09.2017
MBA - Business Management
FGV
Degree - Technologist System Analysis and Development
Uni Sant'Anna