Senior Software Architect & Engineering Leader
Marcus Vinicius Guedes

Marcus Vinicius Guedes

Senior Software Architect with 20+ years of experience designing scalable platform architectures, building cloud-native distributed systems, and leading cross-functional engineering teams across global markets. Delivered enterprise-grade solutions for Fortune 500 clients across fintech, healthcare, and travel — driving operational efficiency, accelerating delivery velocity, and enabling business growth through strategic technical leadership.

Brazil20+ years

About

Senior Software Architect with 20+ years of experience designing scalable platform architectures, building cloud-native distributed systems, and leading cross-functional engineering teams across global markets. Delivered enterprise-grade solutions for Fortune 500 clients across fintech, healthcare, and travel — driving operational efficiency, accelerating delivery velocity, and enabling business growth through strategic technical leadership.

From building foundational enterprise systems in the early 2000s to architecting cloud-native platforms serving millions of users today, I combine deep technical expertise with strategic vision — designing solutions that scale, teams that deliver, and architectures that endure.

Preferred Environment
MacOSVS CodeGitHub ActionsWSLGitDocker
Architecture & Leadership
Solution ArchitectureSystem DesignMicroservicesAPI DesignTechnical Leadership
Languages
C#TypeScriptJavaScriptPythonSQL
Backend & .NET
.NETASP.NETEntity FrameworkNode.js
Frontend
ReactNext.jsTailwind CSS
Cloud & DevOps
AzureAWSDockerKubernetesTerraformCI/CDGitHub Actions
Data & APIs
SQL ServerPostgreSQLMongoDBREST APIsGraphQL

Experience

Software Engineer

Initial Force AS

Current
Jul 2019 – PresentNorwayTechnology & Digital Solutions

Spearheading frontend architecture and full-stack delivery of cloud-native platforms for a Norwegian technology consultancy, serving as technical lead across multiple concurrent enterprise client engagements.

  • Architected scalable React/TypeScript frontend systems adopted as the organizational standard across all client projects, reducing developer onboarding time and accelerating feature delivery cycles
  • Led cloud migration initiatives from legacy monolithic applications to Azure-hosted microservices on Kubernetes, enabling continuous deployment and eliminating manual release bottlenecks
  • Drove cross-functional technical strategy spanning frontend, backend (.NET), and infrastructure — directly influencing client retention through consistent on-time, high-quality delivery
ReactTypeScript.NETAzureDockerKubernetes

Senior Software Engineer

Avenue Code

Jun 2017 – Jun 2019IT Consulting

Delivered high-impact enterprise software solutions for Fortune 500 clients at a global IT consultancy, leading frontend architecture and mentoring engineering teams across distributed, multi-timezone environments.

  • Led frontend development for Fortune 500 client engagements, delivering production systems serving millions of end users across retail and financial services verticals
  • Mentored and upskilled a team of junior engineers, establishing code review practices and component architecture standards that reduced post-deployment defect rates
  • Orchestrated cross-timezone collaboration with distributed teams spanning 3+ time zones, driving technical alignment and ensuring consistent delivery against aggressive enterprise deadlines
ReactJavaScriptC#.NETREST APIsMicroservices

Senior Software Engineer

Travix International

Jun 2016 – May 2017AmsterdamOnline Travel

Engineered high-traffic booking platforms and travel search engines at one of Europe's leading online travel companies, operating brands serving millions of monthly visitors across CheapTickets, Vliegwinkel, and BudgetAir.

  • Optimized search and booking platform performance for systems handling millions of daily requests, directly improving conversion rates and end-user experience
  • Built React-based frontend components for multi-brand travel platforms, enabling rapid feature deployment across 3+ consumer-facing brands simultaneously
  • Designed microservices architecture patterns that improved system reliability and reduced page load times, contributing to measurable revenue uplift
ReactNode.jsJavaScriptMicroservicesCI/CD

Senior Software Engineer

Avenue Code

Feb 2015 – May 2016IT Consulting

Engineered enterprise-grade applications for major retail and financial services clients, establishing reusable frontend architecture and development standards across the consulting practice.

  • Built reusable component libraries adopted across multiple project teams, reducing frontend development time and ensuring UI consistency across enterprise client deliverables
  • Established frontend best practices and coding standards for the consulting organization, directly improving code quality and reducing time-to-production for new projects
JavaScriptC#.NETREST APIsSQL Server

Freelance Consultant

Florence Healthcare

Aug 2015 – Jan 2016Healthcare Technology

Consulted for a healthcare technology startup digitizing clinical trial workflows, delivering features that streamlined regulatory compliance and document management for research sites nationwide.

  • Designed and delivered document management features that automated previously manual clinical trial workflows, reducing processing overhead for research site coordinators
  • Built Node.js/MongoDB backend services supporting compliant data handling for clinical trial documentation across multiple research facilities
JavaScriptNode.jsMongoDB

Technology Architect

attps Informática S.A.

Feb 2011 – Feb 2015Enterprise Software

Led architectural design, technical strategy, and a development team for enterprise software solutions — defining technology standards, system integration patterns, and migration strategies for large-scale government and private-sector applications.

  • Directed a team of developers through full software lifecycle — from requirements and architecture through production delivery — for government and enterprise clients
  • Defined and implemented technology standards, migration strategies, and system integration patterns adopted across the organization's entire project portfolio
  • Architected migration of legacy systems to modern .NET platforms, reducing maintenance overhead and improving system performance and scalability
C#.NETSQL ServerREST APIsCI/CD

Senior Software Engineer

attps Informática S/A

Jul 2004 – Apr 2010Enterprise Software

Developed and maintained enterprise applications across government and private-sector projects, building deep expertise in backend systems, database optimization, and full software lifecycle management.

  • Delivered enterprise applications for government and private-sector clients, managing full development lifecycle from requirements gathering through production deployment
  • Optimized SQL Server and Oracle database performance for large-scale transactional systems, improving query response times and overall system throughput
C#.NETSQL ServerOracle

Software Analyst

Suporte Informática

2000 – 2004IT Services

Launched professional career analyzing requirements and delivering software solutions for local businesses, building foundational expertise in full-stack development, database design, and client-facing project delivery.

Education

Graduate, IT Management

IETEC

2007 – 2008

B.Sc. Computer Science

Centro Universitário de Belo Horizonte

2000 – 2006

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