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Esteban Contreras

Software Engineer
Santiago

Summary

Experienced tech professional adept at leading and managing software development projects. Skilled in coding, system architecture, and problem-solving, with a focus on team collaboration and delivering results. Known for adaptability and reliability, consistently meeting project objectives and adjusting to evolving business needs. Proficient in fostering a productive and innovative team environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Tech Lead

Apply Digital
04.2022 - Current
  • Led a cross-functional team, driving architectural and technical decisions.
  • Designed and implemented a platform migration from discovery to production.
  • Defined and refined user stories in collaboration with PM, PO, and BA.
  • Provided guidance during code reviews and PRs to maintain quality and standards.
  • Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines across multiple repositories.
  • Introduced customizable Spring Cloud Config integration with Contentstack.
  • Conducted coaching sessions and mentorship for developers at various levels.
  • Participated in Agile ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Retrospectives.
  • Continuously improved system observability, security, and deployment strategies.
  • Technologies: Java 21, GCP, Pub/Sub, Redis, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, Terraform, Spring Boot, Contentstack, CommerceTools

Senior Java Developer

Apply Digital
04.2022 - Current
  • Developed backend services with clean architecture and reusable components.
  • Collaborated on scalable API design using Spring Boot and AWS services.
  • Wrote technical documentation and followed best practices in microservices.
  • Evaluated and integrated third-party services into the platform.
  • Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Node.js, NestJS, Elasticpath, Contentful

SSr Java Developer

Globant
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Implemented mileage flow for flight purchases.
  • Developed microservices and REST APIs.
  • Defined CI/CD flows and improved delivery pipelines.
  • Worked closely with business teams to refine technical solutions.
  • Migrated systems to GCP, evaluating architecture and tooling.
  • Enhanced CI/CD pipelines and presented process improvements.
  • Technologies: Java 8–11, gRPC, Protobuf, GCP, AWS, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Redis

Software Engineer III

Sovos
08.2015 - 05.2021
  • Led development teams, mentored junior engineers, and owned software delivery.
  • Participated in Agile rituals and implemented backend services with Spring Boot.
  • Developed and maintained microservices, improved internal tooling.
  • Acted as a bridge between technical and business teams.
  • Provided technical support and helped resolve production issues.
  • Technologies: Java 7–8, Spring Boot, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Bash, Salesforce, Jira, Jenkins

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

UDLA
Santiago, Chile
05.2001 -

Skills

Java (7–21) / Spring Boot / IntelliJ

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Certification

Certified Associate Cloud Engineer, GCP

Timeline

Certified Associate Cloud Engineer, GCP

06-2025

Certified NestJs Fundamentals

04-2023

Tech Lead

Apply Digital
04.2022 - Current

Senior Java Developer

Apply Digital
04.2022 - Current

SSr Java Developer

Globant
05.2021 - 04.2022

Software Engineer III

Sovos
08.2015 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

UDLA
05.2001 -

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