Joel Machado
Senior PHP Developer | Laravel | APIs REST
- 📍 Foz do Iguaçu, PR
- 📞 +55 (45) 99800-3820
- ✉️ [email protected]
- 🔗 linkedin.com/in/joel-machado
Professional Summary
Senior PHP Developer with +12 years of experience in development, maintenance, architecture, and evolution of complex web systems and enterprise applications.
Specialist in PHP and Laravel, with solid experience across Laravel versions 12, 11, 10, 9, and 8, actively working on structured RESTful APIs, cross-platform integrations, background automation, and microservices.
Advanced hands-on experience with PHP 8.x, Eloquent ORM, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, async queues (Queues/Jobs), Events/Listeners, WebSockets, automated testing (PHPUnit/Pest), Docker containers, Git, and Linux administration.
Strong track record in high-volume, operationally complex environments, including CRMs integrated with messaging APIs (Z-API and Gupshup), enterprise ERPs, logistics tools, WooCommerce e-commerce, and security-focused portals.
Also possess solid Full Stack experience in modern frontend technologies such as Angular, Vue.js, React, and JavaScript/TypeScript, enabling seamless integration between robust backends and high-performance user interfaces.
Key Competencies
Backend & Frameworks
- PHP 8.x & Laravel 8 to 12
- RESTful API Development
- Eloquent ORM & Query Builder
- Queues, Jobs & Events
- WebSockets & Laravel Reverb
Databases & Performance
- PostgreSQL & MySQL
- SQL Query Optimization
- Caching & Queues with Redis
- Advanced Relational Modeling
Frontend & Others
- Angular / Vue.js / React
- WordPress & WooCommerce
- Docker & Linux Environments
- PHPUnit / Pest (TDD)
- Git & CI/CD Pipelines
Professional Experience
Grupo Tarobá
Senior PHP Developer / Laravel Developer
- Development and evolution of corporate CRM using PHP 8.3+, Laravel 12, PostgreSQL, and Eloquent ORM.
- Development of high-performance RESTful APIs for managing leads, clients, sales pipelines, customer service, and internal automation.
- Implementation of clean architecture using design patterns such as Repository, Service, and DTO.
- Integration with Z-API and Gupshup for sending, receiving, and automating WhatsApp messages.
- Real-time communication using Laravel Reverb and WebSockets.
- Async task processing with Redis queues (Queues/Jobs) for notifications, reports, and batch tasks.
- PostgreSQL query optimization, indexing, and high-volume database maintenance.
- Administrative interfaces using Angular, NG-ZORRO, and Tailwind CSS.
- CI/CD pipelines and version control using Git and GitLab CI/CD on Linux servers.
TR1 Agência Digital
Senior PHP Developer
- Development of web systems, WooCommerce stores, and corporate portals using PHP, Laravel 11, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
- Access control and secure authentication with Laravel Sanctum and JWT.
- API documentation and standardization using Swagger/OpenAPI.
- Security implementation (Rate Limiting, SQL injection and XSS protection).
- Automated tests (unit and integration) using PHPUnit.
- System for tire import/export between China and Brazil, automating logistics and cargo tracking.
- Vue.js and Inertia.js for single-page application (SPA) frontends.
- Mobile application support using React Native and Expo.
Sunset Tires Corporation Limited
Senior PHP Developer
- Development and maintenance of corporate systems using PHP, Laravel, and PostgreSQL.
- Solutions for inventory management, purchase orders, and logistics.
- RESTful APIs connecting legacy ERPs, e-commerce, and logistics platforms.
- Dashboards and administrative panels using Angular.
- Monolithic refactoring using Repository and Service patterns.
- Caching with Redis to optimize database read times.
- Linux server administration and deployment (Nginx, Apache, SSH).
Imagística Business Agency
Senior Laravel Developer
- Web systems and large WooCommerce stores using PHP, Laravel, WordPress, and WooCommerce.
- Frontend interfaces with Vue.js.
- Technical leadership and architectural definition for dev teams.
- Refactoring, security audit, and speed optimization (Core Web Vitals).
- Linux infrastructure and deployment pipelines with GitLab CI.
- Code reviews and mentoring junior developers.
Biônica Propaganda
Mid-level PHP / WordPress Developer
- Development and maintenance of corporate sites and custom e-commerce using PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JS, Bootstrap.
- Development of custom WordPress themes and plugins.
- Payment gateway (PagSeguro, Mercado Pago) and shipping API integrations.
Llevon Soluções em TI
Junior PHP Developer
- Development of sites, blogs, and simple systems using PHP, HTML, CSS, and MySQL.
- IT support, server and network maintenance.
Key Projects
Corporate CRM with WhatsApp Integration
Full development of an intelligent CRM system for pipeline management, lead capture, and service automation. Integrated with WhatsApp using dedicated APIs for async message sending and real-time WebSocket communication.
Tire Import and Export System
Complex logistics platform built to manage international freight traffic between China and Brazil, including customs calculations, container tracking, and real-time carrier integrations.
Education
Descomplica / Uniamérica — In progress
Certifications
- Laravel 12 — New Features & Best Practices | Udemy (2025)
- Advanced Web Development (PHP & Vue.js) | Udemy (2024)
- GitLab CI — Pipelines & Deployment | Udemy (2024)
- Oracle APEX — From Basic to Advanced | Udemy (2024)
Soft Skills
- Technical leadership
- Code Review
- Technical mentoring
- Problem solving
- Agile methodologies
- Collaborative teamwork
Objective
Work as a Senior PHP / Laravel Developer (freelance or contract), applying clean architecture, TDD, and microservices to build scalable and robust web systems. Available for remote or hybrid work in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil.