Marta Carneiro
Web Developer | Anime Enthusiast | Gamer
About Me
Hello! I'm Marta Carneiro, a web developer based in Barreiro with a background that spans customer service management, software development, and UX/UI design, which gives me a distinctly user-centred perspective on building products.
My journey into tech began with a transition from a career in customer service, which sharpened my communication skills and deepened my understanding of what users actually need. I went on to complete my first contracted role as a developer at Critical TechWorks, building full-stack features in a professional team environment. That experience cemented both my technical foundations and my appreciation for collaborative, process-driven development.
More recently I've been expanding into UX/UI design, going through the full process of user research, wireframing, prototyping, and visual design in Figma before writing a single line of code. Having experience on both sides of the design-to-development handoff has made me a more complete developer.
When I'm not coding, you'll find me exploring virtual worlds through gaming, enjoying the latest anime series, or taking walks with my dog, Lola. I'm also a movie enthusiast and a vegetarian foodie. At home, I enjoy organizing, a skill that translates well into creating clean, structured code. My diverse interests keep me inspired and bring fresh perspectives to my work as a developer.
Work Experience
Critical TechWorksSoftware Developer · Full-timeJun 2023 – Jun 2024
Developed full-stack features with Java and Angular in a microservices architecture. Gained hands-on experience with unit, integration, and behaviour-driven testing. Actively contributed to Scrum practices — sprint reviews, backlog refinement, and retrospectives — and played a key role in defining the team's Git branching and release strategy, as well as contributing to backend and frontend architecture design.
Projects
A digital platform that aims to preserve and share the soundscape of Castro Marim village located in the Algarve region of Portugal, and its surrounding natural areas. It features a collection of recorded sounds that is organized and indexed using a map with pins and a list of places, making it easy for users to explore and discover new sounds.
An application that facilitates dog dating. Features include user authentication, profile customization, friend search by location, chat with friends, and responsive design.
A multilingual travel and e-commerce platform built from original Figma designs, developed through a complete UX/UI design process. Features three sections — Discovery, Plan, and Shop — with bilingual (PT/EN) support, responsive design, and product filtering.
Skills
Frontend
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- Next.js
- Angular 2
- Bootstrap
- Tailwind CSS
Backend
- Node.js
- Express.js
- Java
- Quarkus
- Maven
- MongoDB
- RESTful APIs
- Microservices
Testing
- Behavior-Driven Development
- Unit Testing
Tools & Others
- Git
- npm
- JIRA
- Figma
- Confluence
- UX/UI Design
Soft Skills
- Problem Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Agile Methodologies
- Adaptability
- Bilingual (Portuguese/English)
Currently Learning
- Styled Components
- React Native
- Cloud Technologies
Education
Ironhack PortugalWeb Development BootcampSep 2022 – Mar 2023
Intensive full-stack web development bootcamp covering JavaScript, React, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB, with a focus on building real-world applications through project-based learning.
IEFP — Instituto do Emprego e Formação ProfissionalUX/UI DesignSep 2025 – Jan 2026
Comprehensive UX/UI design course covering the full design process — from user research and wireframing to prototyping and visual design in Figma. The capstone project, Discover South Korea, was later developed into a fully functional multilingual web application.
Get in Touch
I'm always open to new opportunities, collaborations, or just a friendly chat about web development, anime, or gaming. Feel free to reach out!