Anupama Penta
Austin
Summary
Results-driven Software Engineer with over 6 years of experience in designing and implementing scalable full-stack and backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture. Strong expertise in cloud-native development on AWS and Azure, alongside proficiency in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes, as well as modern DevOps practices utilizing GitHub and CI/CD pipelines. Proven track record in building robust APIs, event-driven systems, and AI-enabled applications through the integration of Kafka and Redis caching. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions that drive innovation and efficiency in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Software Developer
REI Systems
Austin, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Engineered secure backend APIs and microservices utilizing Java Spring Boot and REST services for large-scale federal platforms, including sam.gov and ppms.gov.
- Developed and maintained 15+ backend microservices, ensuring high availability and reliability for 100,000+ monthly users across federal platforms.
- Designed and implemented robust event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka and AWS Kinesis to optimize real-time data flow and processing capabilities.
- Build responsive user interfaces using Angular and React, integrating frontend applications with backend services through secure REST APIs.
- Engineered backend APIs supporting secure transaction processing and enterprise integrations for large-scale government and eCommerce-style platforms.
- Integrated backend services using Node.js, Java, integrating PostgreSQL databases and optimized PostgreSQL queries and backend APIs improving data retrieval performance by 30% to improve system performance and scalability.
- Configured Spring Security and RBAC for robust authentication and authorization, ensuring secure access to enterprise applications.
- Orchestrated deployment of scalable microservices on Kubernetes, showcasing expertise in building robust APIs and event-driven systems using Kafka, Redis, and cloud-native platforms such as AWS and Azure.
- Containerize microservices using Docker and deploy to Kubernetes clusters, supporting cloud-native architecture and scalable deployments.
- Develop automated test coverage using JUnit, Selenium, Jasmine, and Karma, improving regression testing and application reliability.
- Perform performance and load testing using JMeter, validating system scalability under high transaction loads.
- Datadog and Splunk monitoring reduce production incident resolution time by 40%, enabling system health monitoring and faster root cause analysis.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver software solutions on time.
Software Engineer II - Payments
First Republic Bank
San Francisco, CA
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Delivered enterprise-grade Single Page Applications SPAs using Angular 9+, TypeScript and .NET-based integrations following responsive, mobile-first, and adaptive design principles.
- Established 20+ REST APIs supporting secure banking workflows and internal financial systems using Spring Boot, Node.js and .NET services supporting secure and scalable communication between frontend and backend systems.
- Implemented Angular features including routing, data binding, reusable components, and custom directives to meet complex business requirements.
- Built backend services using Java, Spring MVC, and .NET, incorporating Spring Security and enterprise authentication/authorization practices.
- Strengthened and executed unit test suites using JUnit and Mockito, ensuring reliable backend functionality and maintainable code.
- Contributed to CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Piper, Docker, and OpenShift, enabling consistent and reliable deployments.
Software Engineer SDET
Google Provided By HCL
Mountain View, CA
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Engineered call-flow applications for Google's Speakeasy, an internal Interactive Voice Response IVR platform, contributing to scalable and reliable call-flow applications.
- Designed and constructed IVR call flows and components using JavaScript ES6, following state-machine-based logic and business requirements.
- Architected and consumed RESTful APIs, enabling efficient communication between IVR components and backend services.
- Used Piper Google internal version control system for source code management.
- Optimized and maintained database integrations using MySQL and SQL, ensuring data accuracy and application reliability.
- Implemented test cases using JUnit to support test-driven development and improve code quality.
- Designed reusable components and services to enhance modularity and reduce duplication.
- Collaborated with offshore and cross-functional teams, supporting design, implementation, and delivery of production-ready features.
Software Engineer
Pearson
San Jose, CA
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked on student-facing online assessment platforms, developing secure and scalable web applications used for online tests and evaluations.
- Formulated and developed interactive test pages and workflows using Angular 9+, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3, ensuring responsiveness and usability across devices.
- Defined map-based location features to help users identify and locate test centers, integrating frontend components with backend services.
- Devised REST APIs supporting 50K+ student assessment transactions across distributed testing systems enabling reliable communication between frontend applications and backend systems.
- Constructed backend services and data integrations using Node.js, PostgreSQL, and SQL, ensuring accurate test and location data persistence.
- Applied Java 8 features Streams, Lambda expressions and concurrency best practices to improve performance and stability.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12-2019
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
GITAM University
Visakhapatnam, India04-2014
Skills
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Spring MVC
- Spring Security
- REST APIs
- Microservices Architecture
- Nodejs
- Apache Kafka
- Event-Driven Architecture
- React
- Angular 9
- TypeScript
- JavaScript ES6
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Bootstrap
- AWS EC2
- Kinesis
- Step Functions
- Azure
- Cloud Native Development
- Containerized Services
- Azure Kubernetes Service AKS
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Jenkins
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Git
- GitHub
- Bitbucket
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Oracle
- NoSQL
- Redis
- Cosmos DB
- JUnit
- Mockito
- Selenium
- Jasmine
- Karma
- JMeter
- Postman
- SOAP UI
- Datadog
- Splunk
- Grafana
- IntelliJ
- Eclipse
- Maven
- Swagger
- Jira
- Problem-solving
- Programming
- Object-oriented programming
- Software development
- Code debugging
- Web application development
- Testing and debugging
- Software debugging
- Agile development methodologies
- Git proficiency
- API integration
- Code review
- SQL integration
- Back-end & Front-end frameworks
- Project management
- Software architecture design
- User experience design
- Application development
- NET development
- Test-driven development
- Code review and refactoring
- Mobile application development
- Cross-platform development
- Application programming
- Innovative
Websites
Timeline
Software Developer
REI Systems
10.2022 - Current
Software Engineer II - Payments
First Republic Bank
01.2022 - 09.2022
Software Engineer SDET
Google Provided By HCL
03.2021 - 01.2022
Software Engineer
Pearson
02.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Technology - Information Technology
GITAM University
Master of Science - Computer Science
University of North Carolina at Greensboro