Junior Java Developer | Spring Boot | REST APIs | SQL | Linux

I'm a software developer focused on Java backend development. I build REST APIs, desktop applications, and small full-stack prototypes with clean project structure, database integration, validation, and version control.

Currently focused on: Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL, Docker, tests, and backend architecture.

Languages: Java, JavaScript, Lua, Bash
Backend: Spring Boot, Spring Web MVC, Spring Data JPA, REST APIs
Database: SQL, H2, SQLite, MySQL/MariaDB
Testing: JUnit, Mockito
Tools: Git, GitHub, Gradle, Maven, Docker, Linux
Concepts: OOP, MVC, layered architecture, CRUD, DTOs, validation, exception handling

A Java REST API prototype for a library system.

What it demonstrates:

• Spring Boot REST API development
• Layered architecture with controllers, services, repositories, entities, and DTOs
• Spring Data JPA persistence
• Validation and exception handling
• H2 database with sample data for testing
• Gradle-based Java project structure

Stack: Java 21, Spring Boot, Spring Web MVC, Spring Data JPA, Jakarta Validation, H2, Gradle

A JavaFX desktop inventory system prototype for a car parts retail business.

What it demonstrates:

• Java desktop application development
• Authentication and role-based access control
• Inventory, sales, supplier, and warehouse management
• SQLite persistence with a repository/service structure
• Password hashing and audit logging
• MVC-inspired architecture with JavaFX and FXML

Stack: Java 21, JavaFX, FXML, Maven, SQLite, JDBC

A personal portfolio and CV landing page.

What it demonstrates:

• Semantic HTML structure
• Responsive CSS layout
• Professional project presentation
• Clean personal branding for job applications

Stack: HTML5, CSS3

An earlier Java desktop inventory project developed during my technical course.

What it demonstrates:

• Academic foundation in Java GUI development
• Relational database integration
• Early experience with inventory management systems
• Progression from course project to more structured portfolio projects

Stack: Java, GUI development, relational database concepts

Technical Degree in Software Development
Senac Rio Grande do Sul, 1200h

Coursework included algorithms, object-oriented programming, database administration and modeling, desktop applications, front-end development, back-end development, software testing, software versioning, and system improvement.

I'm looking for junior or entry-level software development opportunities where I can work with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SQL databases, Git, and backend development practices.

• Portfolio: vidasilva.github.io/vidasilva
• GitHub: github.com/vidasilva
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vidasilva