NIDUGA · Software engineer · Backend specialist

Nicolas Duran Garces, backend software engineer based in Armenia, Quindio, Colombia

Backend delivery with Python, FastAPI, Node.js, and production-ready architecture

I work as a backend developer for teams that need scalable APIs, Docker and AWS deployments, and technical execution that also understands product pressure.

Python and FastAPIObservable APIsDocker and AWSBackend for product and platform

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Open to senior backend roles, software architecture work, and remote collaboration from Armenia, Quindio

Nicolas Duran GarcesBackend software engineer

Energy & collaboration

Positive attitude, clear communication, and daily focus on unblocking the team.

5+years building production systems

15+projects deployed to production

20open source repos on GitHub

∞cups of coffee while debugging

Experience

Track record and key achievements

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2021→2021

Software Developer (Internship)

Atlanticsoft

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2021→2024

Software Developer

Atlanticsoft

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2023→2025

Professor

Institución Universitaria EAM

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2024→●

Software Engineer

BetterWay Devs

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2024→2025

Solutions Architect

EAM + EDEQ

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2024→2025

Full Stack Developer

EAM + Osmed Gateway

About

I build and operate scalable backend platforms with a strong focus on clarity, observability, and real delivery

Technical partner for product, platform, and API work

I am Nicolas Duran Garces, also known as NIDUGA. I work as a backend software engineer from Armenia, Quindio, building platforms in Python, FastAPI, Node.js, and Java for teams that need to scale without losing technical control.

I am comfortable across API architecture, data modeling, Docker, AWS, and deployment automation. When a feature needs it, I also step into React to close the delivery end to end.

Where I add the most value

Backend architecture for product and platform teams
APIs in Python, FastAPI, and Node.js
Docker, Nginx, AWS Lambda, and cloud deployments
Data modeling in PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB
Technical mentoring, code review, and architecture discovery

LocationArmenia, Quindío · GMT-5

Available for remote work across Colombia, Latin America, the US, and Europe.

Experience5+ years leading backend & platform work

Experience across backend engineering, data architecture, and cloud-native delivery.

AvailabilityOpen to senior backend roles and technical consulting

Targeting senior backend, software architecture, and technical consulting work.

Working principles

Observable backendClean architectureActive mentoringProduct + data

Backend tied to business impact

I work as a backend developer and software engineer with a strong focus on clear APIs, healthy response times, and decisions that support product and operations.

Armenia, Quindio with remote reach

I am based in Armenia, Quindio, and collaborate remotely with teams that need senior backend execution in Colombia and internationally.

Full delivery when needed

I move comfortably across Python, FastAPI, Node.js, Docker, AWS, and selected React work when a feature needs end-to-end ownership.

Stack & skills

Technologies I use daily

Backend and API engineering

Production backend services, API contracts, and domain layers for product and internal platforms.

PythonFastAPIDjangoNode.jsTypeScriptJavaSpring BootREST APIsGraphQL

9 core capabilities

Data and persistence

Data modeling, critical queries, and storage decisions for systems that need to scale cleanly.

PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBDynamoDBRedisQuery optimizationData modeling

7 core capabilities

AWS and cloud platform work

Cloud infrastructure for backend delivery, asynchronous workflows, and observable systems.

AWS LambdaEC2ECRSQSSNSAPI GatewayCloudWatchRoute 53

8 core capabilities

DevOps and infrastructure

Build, deployment, and operations automation so changes reach production with control.

DockerNginxGitHub ActionsGitLab CITerraformLinuxContainersCI/CD

8 core capabilities

Applied AI and automation

LLM integration and practical automation when it genuinely improves the product.

AI agentsMCPRAGOCRLLM integrationsPrompt engineering

6 core capabilities

Pragmatic frontend

Enough front-end depth to ship end-to-end features without losing the backend focus.

ReactViteTypeScriptCSSAccessibilityUI states

6 core capabilities

Quality, security, and architecture

Practices that keep software maintainable, measurable, and reliable in production.

Clean ArchitectureDDDTestingObservabilityCode reviewTechnical mentoring

6 core capabilities

How I help

The areas where I create the most value as a backend developer and software engineer

Backend architecture and APIs

I design measurable backend services for products that need to scale without losing operational clarity.

Python and FastAPI
Node.js and TypeScript
API contracts and clean architecture

Cloud platforms and DevOps

I package, deploy, and operate services with a practical focus on Docker, AWS, traceability, and healthy delivery speed.

Docker and Nginx
AWS Lambda and containers
CI/CD and observability

Remote technical consulting

I join teams that need help unblocking engineering decisions and shipping production features with discipline.

Technical discovery
Mentoring and code review
End-to-end delivery when it adds value

Projects

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⭐ Featured ProjectFrontend

Caturro Café — Complete Digital Ecosystem

Complete artisan coffee shop suite with 4 containerized systems: Next.js POS for operations, FastAPI Spinner for loyalty, Express Scheduler for payroll, and Nginx-optimized Landing.

🏪 POS: Next.js 15 + Express + Prisma/MySQL — Inventory, sales, shifts, tablet UI
🎡 Spinner: FastAPI + Vite/React — Wheel, purchase points, rewards store
📅 Scheduler: Express + React/TS + Prisma — Shifts, attendance, payroll calculation

Next.jsFastAPIExpressReactPrisma+3

POS Spinner Scheduler Landing

02Backend

Atlas — Distributed Commerce

Scalable cloud-native backend system demonstrating modern microservices architecture patterns. Built with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.

JavaSpring BootSpring Cloud+5

03Frontend

Tab Vault — Session Manager

Chrome extension that revolutionizes browser tab and session management. Crash recovery, sync, and intelligent search.

TypeScriptChrome ExtensionManifest V3+2

04Backend

RoastSync — Roasting Management

Full-stack platform to monitor and optimize coffee roasting cycles. FastAPI backend with React + Vite dashboard.

PythonFastAPIReact+3

05Backend

Jaltech Print — Wireless POS Printer

API that turns a Jaltech POS printer wireless via Raspberry Pi. Enables billing from tablets anywhere in the establishment.

PythonRaspberry PiREST API+2

06Frontend

Portfolio v2 (this site)

Professional portfolio with premium animations, glassmorphism, and dark mode. Built with React + Vite + TypeScript.

ReactTypeScriptVite+2

FAQ

Fast answers for searches about Nicolas Duran Garces, NIDUGA, and my work as a backend software engineer.

Who is Nicolas Duran Garces?

Nicolas Duran Garces, also known as NIDUGA, is a backend software engineer based in Armenia, Quindio, focused on Python, FastAPI, scalable APIs, Docker, and software architecture.

Where is Nicolas Duran Garces based?

He is based in Armenia, Quindio, Colombia, and works remotely with teams across Colombia, Latin America, the United States, and Europe.

What technologies does he use as a backend developer?

His core stack includes Python, FastAPI, Django, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS, messaging systems, and observability tooling for production platforms.

What kind of roles is Nicolas Duran Garces looking for?

He is targeting senior backend engineering, platform architecture, and technical consulting roles centered on APIs, performance, and reliable delivery.

Contact

Let’s talk — open to backend opportunities and technical consulting

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