Júnio Silva is a Senior Software Engineer based in Sydney with a decade of experience building backend systems and cloud-connected services, recently contributing to Generative AI platforms at Leonardo.AI and Canva. A practical generalist who leans backend, he combines hands-on firmware and embedded systems experience from space projects with modern cloud-native and DevOps practices, giving him a rare end-to-end perspective. He has led technical direction and mentored teams across diverse domains—from public transport middleware and mobile checkout apps to automated carwash systems—thriving on complex, multidisciplinary problems. Outgoing and down-to-earth, he balances strong teamwork and communication with a continuous-learning mindset, and his background includes international stints in Japan and the Netherlands that sharpened his adaptability and cross-cultural collaboration.
10 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master’s Degree Electrical Electronics and Communications Engineering, Master’s Degree Electrical Electronics and Communications Engineering at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto
A2 Level Japanese Language, A2 Level Japanese Language at The Naganuma School
Electrical Electronics and Communications Engineering, Electrical Electronics and Communications Engineering at Delft University of Technology
English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, Dutch, Japanese
Contributions:9 commits, 6 pushes, 2 branches in 13 days
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Júnio Silva - Senior Software Engineer at Leonardo.Ai