Senior Java Backend Engineer & Enterprise Architect
Engineering high-throughput resilient systems.
Specialized in Enterprise Java, high-performance Spring Boot microservices, PostgreSQL optimization, and clean distributed architectures. +10 years building mission-critical software for global operations.
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Robson Cassiano is a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Java Backend architecture, high-concurrency systems, and enterprise microservices. Founder of Simple Software LTDA and a polyglot fluent in 5 languages, he has architected mission-critical platforms handling high transaction volumes with zero-downtime tolerance, while mentoring senior engineers globally.
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- +10 yearsEnterprise Java engineering
- +500hRecorded, public technical interviews
- 5Languages under active study
- US$ 5k–12kMentee contract range
Engineering & Insights
Articles, Essays & Mental Models
Deep-dive technical analyses on Java Backend, enterprise Spring Boot, distributed system resilience, contract negotiation strategies, and applied classical philosophy.
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Engenharia da Fala no Daily Stand-up: Otimização de Status em Equipes Internacionais
Aprenda a estruturar atualizações diárias em inglês com clareza, BLUF e precisão técnica para se destacar em times globais de engenharia.
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Domine o Daily Stand-up: Comunicação Técnica e Inglês Profissional para Desenvolvedores
Aprenda a comunicar seu progresso e desafios no daily stand-up com clareza e impacto, usando técnicas de linguagem que elevam sua visibilidade profissional.
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Por Que Recrutadores Não Olham Seu GitHub na Triagem Inicial
Entenda por que enviar repositórios para recrutadores na primeira fase sabota seus processos seletivos e como alinhar seu perfil aos filtros reais.
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US & Remote Tech Salaries: Junior, Mid-Level and Senior Real Guide
Real compensation ranges for junior, mid-level and senior software engineers working remotely for US companies, based on Glassdoor data and international B2B contracts.
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AI-Run Technical Interviews: A Real Session Breakdown
I broke down a real AI-conducted technical interview frame by frame: what the panel evaluates and the answers that separate a pass from a rejection.
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Coding Interview Prep: A Week-by-Week Study Plan
A structured week-by-week plan for US tech coding interviews: core algorithm patterns, dynamic programming triage and readiness checkpoints.
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Developer in Portugal: Salary, Visa and What to Negotiate
I recorded a real recruiting call for Portugal and break down each stage: visa, relocation allowance, family reunification and purchasing power parity.
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The Polyworking Strategy: Managing Multiple Global USD/EUR Remote Contracts Securely
A deep-dive technical and operational guide on structuring multiple international software contracts simultaneously without burnout, delivering high leverage and compounding wealth.
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Building Unfair Advantage as a Software Engineer in the AI Era
Why syntactic coding is getting commoditized by LLMs and how classical reasoning, business architecture, and complex domain modeling become the ultimate moat.
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Classical Philosophy & Software Architecture: What Socrates and Aristotle Teach About Clean Code
Applying Greek logic, Aristotelian categorization, and first-principles thinking to decouple domain logic, design clean microservices, and eliminate cognitive debt.
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How to Negotiate $8,000+/Month Remote Contracts as an Enterprise Java Engineer
Negotiation frameworks, positioning strategies, and communication protocols to command premium compensation in USD/EUR from international clients.
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Why Spring Boot and Java Dominate the Most Lucrative Global Backend Contracts
While new frameworks emerge weekly, the Java/Spring ecosystem continues powering the world's most mission-critical and lucrative systems. Learn why US/EU enterprises pay over $8k/mo for engineers mastering this stack.
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Architectural Resilience: Implementing Circuit Breakers and Preventing Cascading Failures in Spring Boot
Preventing distributed system outages using Resilience4j, bulkhead patterns, fallback strategies, and distributed tracing in production environments.
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Wille zur Vollendung: A Vontade de Concretização na Engenharia de Software
Como a busca pelo domínio técnico e a vontade de concretização transformam sua postura e seu código em mercados internacionais de alta exigência.
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Além do Binário: A Engenharia Ternária Balanceada do Computador Setun
Por que usamos bits em vez de trits? Uma análise prática da arquitetura ternária balanceada do computador soviético Setun e seu impacto na computação moderna.
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ATS in Practice: Workable vs Greenhouse and Your Resume
I tested Workable hands-on and compared it with Greenhouse: resume parsing, pricing and the Canva myth that gets candidates filtered out before the interview.
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Por Dentro do ATS: Como o Workable Filtra Engenheiros nas Entrevistas Internacionais
Descubra como o Workable opera na ponta do avaliador técnico e ajuste sua resposta no Tell Me About Yourself para ser aprovado em vagas internacionais.
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Performance Optimization & Observability with OpenTelemetry and Grafana
Practical enterprise guide on tracing distributed transactions, detecting latency spikes, and profiling Java Spring Boot microservices in production.
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Senior Java Live Coding: Inside the US$ 5.2k Phase 3
I recorded and analyzed an English Phase 3 interview for a US$ 5.2k senior role: palindrome, think aloud, virtual threads, Spring Security and tests.
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The Real State of Software Engineering: Conversation with Clecius Martinkoski
An unfiltered architectural debate on senior engineering reality, legacy code modernization, hiring trends, and career longevity.
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Frequently Asked Questions & Objections
Who is Robson Cassiano?
Robson Cassiano is a Senior Software Engineer in Java Backend, software architect, and global career mentor. He is the founder of Simple Software, an English teacher, and the creator of Descomplica DEV Na Gringa.
Does Robson Cassiano work in the real market or is he just a content creator?
Robson actively works as a senior software engineer in the enterprise market and founded Simple Software at age 19. All his methodology stems from production code, high-throughput Java/Spring systems, and real international business deals, not theory.
What is Robson Cassiano's technical specialty?
Robson's core specialty is high-performance Java Backend, clean architecture, and scalability. He works with Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and resilient microservices focused on business outcomes.
How does Robson Cassiano help developers earn over $6k+/mo (R$ 30k+) abroad?
Through the Descomplica DEV Na Gringa program, Robson guides senior developers in global positioning, international technical interview prep in English, and salary negotiation for $5k-$12k/month remote roles.
Do I need fluent English before starting mentorship?
No. The program teaches "Real English", focusing on functional communication and technical vocabulary needed to pass interviews and participate in dailies without years of traditional grammar school.
What is Simple Software LTDA?
Simple Software is the software house founded by Robson Cassiano. It builds enterprise-grade software, robust architectures, and consulting solutions.
What languages does Robson Cassiano speak?
Robson is a polyglot studying 5 languages: Portuguese (native), English (fluent C2 for business), Japanese, Latin, and Ancient Greek, using the logical structures of classical languages to enhance engineering reasoning.
How to contact Robson Cassiano directly?
The primary contact channel is LinkedIn . For international mentorship, visit the portal at global.robsoncassiano.software .
How is Robson Cassiano different from other mentors and content creators?
Robson works as a senior engineer in the real market and maintains a public archive of 500+ hours of recorded technical interviews. The method comes from production code and international business experience, not theory.
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