Hi, I'm Artur
Backend Software Engineer

Passionate about building high-quality software with elegant solutions

Artur Brito

About Me

I'm Artur Brito, a software developer from Porto, Portugal, born in 1995. Passionate about IT, I’m always eager to learn, improve, and explore new technologies. Programming isn't just my job—it’s also one of my favorite hobbies. Outside of coding, I enjoy going to the gym, gaming and traveling.

Backend-focused Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience designing and building scalable, maintainable systems. Specialized in Node.js and TypeScript, with strong expertise in API design and system reliability.
Experienced in building backend services, integrating distributed systems, and applying clean architecture and domain-driven design principles. Passionate about infrastructure-oriented solutions, performance, and long-term maintainability.
[email protected]
+351 919574554
Porto, Portugal

Technical Skills

Backend Development

  • Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript
  • REST APIs, WebSockets
  • API design and service architecture

    • Infrastructure & DevOps

  • Docker
  • Jenkins
  • Github Actions

    • Other

  • Git
  • Linux
  • SQL/NoSQL databases

    • Portefolio

    Auth
    HomeLab

    Work Experience

    Backend / Full Stack Developer

    BySpectra

    2020 - Present

    Designed and developed software systems for medical devices and supporting platforms, focusing on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Developed software for a hematology machine and a web platform, enabling centralized management and reliable processing of medical data
  • Designed and implemented backend services using Node.js and NestJS, improving system modularity and maintainability
  • Built APIs to support communication between devices and centralized systems, ensuring data integrity and handling intermittent connectivity scenarios
  • Implemented data processing pipelines for medical results, enabling efficient and reliable analysis of medical device outputs
  • Containerized services using Docker, simplifying deployment and improving environment consistency
  • Applied clean architecture principles, improving code maintainability and enabling easier system evolution
  • Participated in system design decisions, helping improve performance and overall system reliability

    • Internship

    EDP

    2015 - 2016

  • Developed VBA macros for task automation
  • Worked with GIS systems to partition streets based on administrative boundaries
  • Supported Smart Meter pilot implementation
  • Performed data queries and processing on internal systems

    • Early Experience (Condensed)

    Web Developer — Asociació Diomira (2015)

    Developed a web platform during a 140h internship in Barcelona

    Software Developer — FABAMAQ (2014)

    Built a server monitoring system using Python and Django

    Programmer — Escola Profissional Ruiz Costa (2013)

    Developed foundational skills in programming, robotics, and system repair

    Education

    BSc in Computer Engineering (Final Year)

    Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP)

    2019 – Present

    Professional Course — Management and Programming Systems

    Escola Profissional Ruiz Costa

    2011 – 2014