Software development, architecture, and technical leadership
Cristiam Mercado
Software Developer / Software Architect / Technical Leader
I design architecture and build software end to end, with deeper expertise in backend systems. I also guide engineering teams to turn business goals into clear, sustainable solutions built to grow.
Profile
Software with intent, teams with direction.
I am a systems engineer, software developer, software architect, and Technical Manager with more than twelve years of experience. I still write code and build solutions end to end, with deeper expertise in backend systems. My work combines technical execution, team guidance, and a practical view of business goals, delivery timelines, and quality.
Expertise
Where I bring the most value
01
Software development
I build products and features end to end, integrating web interfaces, APIs, services, and data persistence.
02
Architecture and backend
I design scalable, sustainable solutions using distributed services, microservices, reactive systems, and event-driven architectures.
03
Technical leadership
I guide engineering teams, align technical decisions with business goals, and work with OKRs, KPIs, and delivery planning.
Experience
More than twelve years building software
A career building digital products and enterprise solutions end to end, with particular strength in backend systems, architecture, and technical leadership.
2023/11 - Present
01
Software Architect / Technical Manager
Publicis Production
Software architecture and technical management for multiple accounts. Led teams using OKRs, KPIs, resource planning, and delivery tracking. Designed solutions with microservices, reactive systems, and event-driven architectures using Azure, Salesforce, and Veeva CRM.
2023/07 - 2023/11
02
Technical Leader
Rappi
Technical reference for the Support and Automations team. Backend development with Kotlin, Node.js, PostgreSQL, microservices, and Apache Kafka, plus AI-based workflow automation using MCP.
2022/06 - 2023/07
03
Senior Software Developer / Technical Leader
Tul
Scalable system design, backend development, and technical mentorship using Java, Kotlin, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Apache Kafka, Spring Boot, and Project Reactor.
2022/01 - 2022/06
04
Senior Software Developer
Addi
Led backend development for Financial Core using Java, Kotlin, Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, microservices, CQRS, DDD, and hexagonal architecture.
2021/07 - 2022/01
05
Senior Software Developer
MercadoLibre
Backend services and REST APIs for account lifecycle management using Java, Kotlin, Node.js, and Spring Boot.
2017/02 - 2021/07
06
Software Developer / Technical Leader
S4N
Solutions for clients including Copa Airlines, FedEx, eBay, Banco General de Panamá, Protección, and Nordstrom. Architectural decisions and technical guidance across backend and frontend development.
2015/03 - 2017/02
07
Software Developer
Blinsoft
Developed and maintained Vademed and a mobile CRM application for business operations and content management.
2014/09 - 2016/05
08
Software Developer
SUMMA Gestiones
Developed and maintained SIGEFI, a billing, inventory, and branch operations management system.
Projects and companies
Experience applied across different contexts
A selection of products, companies, and clients I have worked with directly or through consulting teams. Each context involved different technical and business challenges.
Technical stack
Tools I use with purpose
Background
Technical foundation and continuous learning
Education
Software Engineering
Universidad de Cartagena
2011 - 2016
Languages
Spanish
Native
English
B2
Certifications and courses
- Veeva Systems: Approved Email, CLM, Engage, and Vault PromoMats
- Agile project leadership
- Leadership foundations
- AWS architecture best practices
- Software architecture
- Practical leadership
Contact
Let’s talk about the next challenge.
If you need support building a product, evolving a software solution, strengthening its architecture, or guiding an engineering team, feel free to reach out.
You can also contact me directly at
contact@cristiammercado.com