Backend Java Developer based in Canada 🇨🇦
Passionate about building scalable, secure, and maintainable enterprise applications.

• 🔭 Currently working on e-commerce microservices with Spring Boot
• 🌱 Deepening my expertise in Spring Cloud, Kubernetes, and distributed systems
• 💼 Open to opportunities in Montreal or remote positions
• 🎯 Focused on clean architecture, security best practices, and production-ready code
• 📚 Continuous learner - always exploring new technologies and design patterns

Production-ready Spring Boot backend for digital bookstore with complete e-commerce features.

🔹 Tech: Java 21, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, JWT, Docker
🔹 Features: User authentication, cart management, order processing, admin panel
🔹 Highlights: Clean architecture, comprehensive test coverage, Docker-ready, CI/CD pipeline

Key Achievements:

• ✅ Implemented JWT-based stateless authentication
• ✅ Designed RESTful API with clean architecture principles
• ✅ Achieved comprehensive test coverage with JUnit 5 & Mockito
• ✅ Docker Compose setup for instant local development
• ✅ CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions

Currently working on:

• 🔐 OAuth2 Authorization Server - Centralized authentication microservice
• 💳 Payment Gateway Integration - Stripe/PayPal payment processing
• 📊 Inventory Management System - Real-time stock tracking with Kafka

public class PauloPacifico implements BackendDeveloper {
    
    private final List<String> coreSkills = Arrays.asList(
        "Spring Boot Microservices Architecture",
        "RESTful API Design & Development",
        "Database Design & Optimization",
        "Security-First Development (JWT, OAuth2)",
        "Docker & Container Orchestration",
        "Test-Driven Development (TDD)",
        "CI/CD Pipeline Implementation",
        "Agile/Scrum Methodologies"
    );
    
    @Override
    public String getWorkStyle() {
        return "Clean code enthusiast with strong focus on " +
               "maintainability, scalability, and security. " +
               "Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.";
    }
    
    @Override
    public boolean isAvailableForOpportunities() {
        return true; // Open to new challenges!
    }
}

🔹 Scalable Systems: Built production APIs handling 10,000+ daily requests
🔹 Security Expertise: Implemented enterprise-grade authentication & authorization
🔹 Clean Architecture: Strong advocate for SOLID principles and design patterns
🔹 DevOps Practices: Experience with Docker, CI/CD, and cloud deployments
🔹 Database Design: Optimized queries, indexing, and schema design for performance

I'm always interested in collaborating on interesting projects or discussing new opportunities!

Currently seeking full-time or contract positions as:

• Backend Java Developer
• Spring Boot Developer
• Microservices Engineer
• API Developer

Preferred Locations: Montreal or Remote