Senior Software Engineer

    Benjamim Alves

    Crafting exceptional
    digital experiences

    I'm a senior software engineer specialized in frontend development, with a passion for creating performant, accessible, and beautiful web applications.
    With years of experience working with modern frameworks and technologies, I help businesses transform their ideas into intuitive and engaging user interfaces.
    Benjamim Alves - Senior Frontend Engineer

    Frontend Development

    Building responsive, accessible, and performant web applications

    UI/UX Design

    Creating intuitive and engaging user experiences

    Mentoring

    Helping developers grow and reach their full potential

    AI Integration

    Leveraging AI technologies to enhance web applications

    My Work Experience
    A timeline of my professional journey and key projects
    Career Timeline

    Senior Software Engineer

    Apr 2023 - Present

    PagerDuty

    Developing software solutions with cutting-edge technologies, leveraging AI to enhance user experiences. Leading projects, mentoring developers, and driving the development of technical documentation. Experienced in migrating legacy projects to modern applications using React, as well as working with observability and monitoring tools like DataDog and Bugsnag.

    ReactJavaScriptTypeScriptAIRedux ToolkitCypressJestViteTechnical DocumentationHTML5CSS3DataDogBugsnag

    Senior Software Engineer

    Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

    Cazoo

    Specializing in the Search page, working with TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, Styled Components, React with Next.js, and GraphQL. Experienced with AWS services and observability and monitoring tools like DataDog, Kibana, and Honeycomb.

    ReactJavaScriptTypeScriptGraphQLNode.jsCypressTechnical DocumentationHTML5CSS3AWSDataDogKibanaHoneycomb

    Senior Frontend Engineer

    Feb 2020 - Oct 2021

    tb.lx by Daimler Trucks & Buses

    Developed large-scale enterprise solutions for transportation using state-of-the-art frontend technologies.

    JavaScriptTypeScriptAngularReactReduxGraphQLNode.jsStyledComponentsHTML5CSS3

    Frontend Developer

    Feb 2018 - Jan 2020

    Bright Pixel SA

    Developed the frontend for a large statistical portal for the Bank of Portugal.

    JavaScriptTypeScriptReactReduxJestStyledComponentsHTML5CSS3

    Formador

    Apr 2016 - Dec 2018

    FLAG | Centro de Formação

    Provided training on HTML5, CSS3, SASS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, and MySQL.

    HTML5CSS3SASSJavaScriptjQueryPHPMySQL

    Senior Web Developer

    Apr 2017 - Jan 2018

    Uzina

    Worked as a Full Stack Developer, building newsletters, landing pages, and institutional websites.

    PHPLaravelWordPressMySQLSASSJavaScriptHTML5CSS3

    Senior Web Developer

    Jan 2011 - Mar 2017

    Active Media

    Developed web projects, including newsletters, landing pages, and institutional websites. Led a team of five developers and designers, driving project execution and quality.

    PHPLaravelWordPressJavaScriptNode.jsAngular.jsHTML5CSS3

    Web Developer

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

    CODEX - Design e Relações Públicas

    Developed web projects, including newsletters, landing pages, and institutional websites.

    PythonDjangoPHPActionScriptJavaScriptHTML5CSS3

    Web Developer

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

    YOMOC - Digital Agency

    Developed web projects, including newsletters, landing pages, and institutional websites.

    jQueryPythonDjangoPHPActionScriptHTML5CSS3JavaScript
    AI & Machine Learning
    Applying artificial intelligence to create smarter user experiences

    My AI Approach

    I believe in using AI as a tool to enhance human capabilities, not replace them. My approach focuses on creating thoughtful integrations that solve real problems while maintaining privacy, accessibility, and user control. By combining frontend expertise with AI capabilities, I create interfaces that are not just smart, but also intuitive, transparent, and respectful of user agency.

    Ethical Implementation

    Prioritizing fairness, transparency, and user privacy in all AI integrations

    Performance Optimization

    Balancing AI capabilities with frontend performance for smooth experiences

    Human-Centered Design

    Ensuring AI features enhance rather than complicate the user experience

    Articles
    Sharing insights and knowledge about frontend development and AI
    Code Review
    April 16, 2025

    The Art of Code Review: Be Kind, Be Clear, Be a Code Whisperer

    A quick, practical guide to better Pull Request reviews—clear feedback, kind tone, smart tips, and zero passive-aggression.

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    A11y
    April 2, 2025

    Making the Digital World Inclusive with A11y

    In today’s digital world, accessibility (often abbreviated as a11y) is more than just a buzzword, it’s a necessity.

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    JavaScript
    April 16, 2021

    How to build large-scale Frontend SPAs in an Enterprise world

    Learn how to build scalable enterprise SPAs with modern tools like bundlers, linters, testing frameworks, and efficient development workflows.

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    Interview
    October 21, 2016

    FLAG Trainers, what they say

    FLAG's training provides essential skills for the job market.

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    Get In Touch
    Feel free to reach out for collaborations or just a friendly hello

    Let's Connect

    Whether you have a project in mind or just want to chat, I'm always open to new connections and opportunities. Feel free to reach out through any of these channels!