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Arlen V.

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Software Developer @ First Factory

Mid-level
Seniority
GMT-06:00, Heredia, Costa Rica
Location & Timezone
$50 - $60/hr
Average Hourly Rate
English, Spanish
Languages

Top skills

AWS
Python
GraphQL
React.js
Next.js

About

Arlen stands out as a highly reliable, passionate software developer who drives immediate results. Early on, he took charge of onboarding senior engineers and stepped into early team leadership roles. He excels with minimal supervision, maintaining an uncompromising focus on code quality and continuous learning. Proving skilled far beyond his years of experience, Arlen brings immediate strength, leadership, and dependability to any team.

Top skills

Verified by Pangea.ai due diligence

Top SkillsCurrent UsageSeniority
AWS
20%4 years
Python
20%5 years
GraphQL
20%5 years
React.js
20%5 years
Next.js
20%5 years

All skills

Roles and tools, to bring ideas to life and create meaningful experiences

Enterprise Software

Professional experience

Explore a curated selection of projects highlighting Arlen V.'s expertise and experience. Each project aims to showcase challenges, solutions, and the final outcome, along with the tools and technologies used.

QATI project preview
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Qlok
QATI — Software Developer
Qlok Inc. is a visionary quantum cybersecurity firm developing physics-powered solutions to protect data against post-quantum threats. Specializing in Biometric Device Authentication and Quantum Authentication Gateways, Qlok delivers entanglement-based anomaly detection and advanced cryptography to high-stakes defense and finance sectors. Our software engineers manage the end-to-end SDLC to build Qlok’s secure, multi-service platform. Developers architect backend services for AI agent action control, implement event-driven architectures with RabbitMQ, and manage AWS cloud deployment via CI/CD pipelines. Engineers design Python and TypeScript SDKs, implement SQL and database schema updates, and integrate third-party APIs with answer verification features. Operating under Agile methodologies and test-driven development (TDD), the team utilizes AI-assisted tools to accelerate delivery, maintain high quality, and ensure minimal defects.
Web Apps
Enterprise Software
Architecture
Integrations
Business & Expert Solutions
+17

Claimly project preview
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Claimly
Claimly — Software Developer
Our software engineers take ownership of the full SDLC to deliver high-quality, enterprise-grade systems. Working directly within project architecture, developers manage database updates with a deep understanding of core application logic while ensuring seamless integration of external APIs through robust, fault-tolerant error handling. To maintain continuous delivery and operational stability, the team configures and manages automated CI/CD pipelines via GitHub Actions and provisions scalable AWS cloud infrastructure using AWS CDK. Engineers apply rigorous test-driven principles, execute thorough code reviews to uphold clean architecture standards, and collaborate closely in Agile workflows to ensure rapid, consistent velocity with minimal defects.
Web Apps
Enterprise Software
Databases
Integrations
Information Technology
+12

Apollo App project preview
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Direct Avenue
Apollo App — Software Developer
Our software engineers execute the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) to deliver high-performance, enterprise-grade applications. Engineers build responsive, high-fidelity user interfaces designed for optimal usability and leverage scalable AWS cloud services tailored to client specifications. Working within Agile environments, the team conducts thorough code reviews to ensure consistency and clean architecture while leading product demos and client presentations. Developers manage complex debugging, rapidly resolving critical bugs to maximize code quality and user experience. Utilizing core technologies such as Java, JavaScript, and .NET alongside relational databases and SQL, engineers apply test-driven development (TDD) and rigorous verification procedures to maintain high sprint velocity with minimal defects.
Web Apps
Enterprise Software
Entertainment
Information Technology
Telecommunications
+12

Preferred tools

View the preferred tools and apps used by Arlen V. to assess compatibility and alignment.

Bitbucket
Bitbucket
Git
Git
Jira
Jira
Github
Github
Google Drive
Google Drive
Slack
Slack

Career highlights

Discover Arlen V.’s professional journey, including employment history, certifications, and educational background.

Software Developer
Software Developer
First Factory2022 - pressent
Passionate Software Developer combining solid programming best practices with early team leadership. Operates with exceptional dependability, taking ownership of code quality, bug remediation, and senior engineer onboarding. Blends autonomous execution with a strong drive for continuous learning, peer feedback, and high-impact delivery.
Software Developer
Software Developer
SOIN2021 - 2021
Passionate Developer adept at engineering scalable React features and reusable component libraries. Combines strong UI design translation with clean coding standards to deliver seamless web applications. Drives client alignment and technical visibility by presenting feature demonstrations and translating feedback into polished user interfaces.

Testimonials

Director of Engineering @ First Factory

First Factory

Verified Testimonial

Arlen is one of the most proactive developers I’ve worked with. He tends to spot what needs doing and get on with it rather than wait for direction. He’s genuinely versatile, with real strength across Node.js, React, and databases, which means he can pick up almost any problem on a project and carry it through. That range makes him the person you want when the work doesn’t fit neatly into one specialty.”

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