Alias
NIDUGA
Backend software engineer
AvailabilityRemote
Current role
BetterWay Devs
Software Engineer
PythonNode.jsAWS LambdaDockerOCR/IA
Stack
Experiencia
5+
years of experience
15+
productive personal projects
NIDUGA · SOFTWARE ENGINEER · BACKEND SPECIALIST
Scalable APIs, clean code, and backend architecture built for production
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Backend engineer specialized in Python, Node.js, Java, AWS, and product architecture
Experience
Track record and key achievements
Experience summary
Experience focused on backend, platform, and production delivery
I work with teams that need to build, scale, and operate backend software with technical clarity and product focus.
5+ years building APIs, integrations, and backend operations in production for product teams.
Decisions grounded in maintainability, cost, performance, and delivery speed, not only features.
Python, Node.js, AWS, Docker, and data systems to take ideas into production with technical control.
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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
Behind the build
Technical partner for product, platform, and API work
I am Nicolas Duran Garces, also known as NIDUGA. I work as a backend software engineer 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 delivery end to end.
Where I add the most value
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Backend architecture for product and platform teams
02
APIs in Python, FastAPI, and Node.js
03
Docker, Nginx, AWS Lambda, and cloud deployments
04
Data modeling in PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB
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Technical mentoring, code review, and architecture discovery
Operating style
Principles and execution scope
Observable backendClean architectureActive mentoringProduct + data
I prioritize clear APIs, healthy performance, and architecture decisions that can support product and operations beyond a demo.
I am based in Colombia and collaborate with teams that need senior backend execution whether the team is local or distributed.
I work across Python, FastAPI, Node.js, Docker, AWS, and focused React pieces 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
How I plug into product
Backend building blocks that scale without losing operational control.
I work with teams that already have real business traction and need cleaner architecture, steadier delivery, and calmer deployments without turning every feature into a technical negotiation.
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Fast diagnosis of bottlenecks across APIs, data flows, and delivery pipelines.
02
Technical roadmap tied to business pressure, not abstract debt alone.
03
Senior execution to build, unblock, or stabilize with minimal friction.
Recurring focus
APIs, platforms, and features already in production or close to launch.
Core build
Backend architecture and APIs
I design measurable backend services for products that need to scale without losing technical or operational clarity.
- Python and FastAPI
- Node.js and TypeScript
- API contracts, jobs, and clean architecture
Expected outcome
Services that are easier to evolve
Less ambiguity across backend, frontend, and ops
Best for teams building or reshaping the product core.
Delivery layer
Cloud, deployment, and observability
I package, deploy, and operate services with a practical focus on Docker, AWS, traceability, and sustainable delivery speed.
- Docker, Nginx, and consistent environments
- AWS Lambda, containers, and CI/CD
- Logs, metrics, and useful alerting
Expected outcome
Lower production risk during releases
Better visibility to catch regressions earlier
Good fit when the system exists but operations still feel fragile.
Senior leverage
Remote technical consulting
I join teams that need help unblocking engineering decisions and turning technical conversations into real forward motion.
- Technical discovery and scope definition
- Mentoring, code review, and architecture judgment
- End-to-end delivery when it genuinely helps
Expected outcome
Faster, better-documented decisions
Less rework across features and accidental debt
Useful when a team needs senior leverage without bloating process.
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
02Backend
Atlas — Distributed Commerce
Scalable cloud-native backend system demonstrating modern microservices architecture patterns. Built with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.
03Frontend
Tab Vault — Session Manager
Chrome extension that revolutionizes browser tab and session management. Crash recovery, sync, and intelligent search.
04Backend
RoastSync — Roasting Management
Full-stack platform to monitor and optimize coffee roasting cycles. FastAPI backend with React + Vite dashboard.
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.
06Frontend
Portfolio v2 (this site)
Professional portfolio with premium animations, glassmorphism, and dark mode. Built with React + Vite + TypeScript.