Balachandar Jeldi
Hyderabad,India
Summary
Senior Android Developer with 16+ years of experience in Mobile & Web Application Development, including 7+ years in Android app development and 5+ years using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. Proven expertise in delivering high-performance, secure, and user-centric mobile applications within Agile environments, collaborating closely with Product Owners, UX/UI Designers, QA Engineers, and backend teams. Skilled in designing and implementing modern Android UIs using Jetpack Compose, Material Design guidelines, and Jetpack libraries (Data Binding, WorkManager, ViewModel, LiveData, Room). Adept in applying Test-Driven Development (TDD), clean architecture patterns (MVVM, MVI, MVC), and dependency injection frameworks (Hilt, Dagger) to ensure clean, scalable, and maintainable code. Hands-on experience in integrating RESTful APIs with Retrofit, ensuring mobile security best practices including OAuth 2.0 authentication and secure data handling. Expertise in asynchronous programming with Coroutines, managing data streams, and optimizing app performance. Proficient in telemetry and observability (Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics) for monitoring, debugging, and continuous improvement. Experienced in configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Gradle, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) for automated builds, testing, and deployments. Recognized for mentoring junior developers, conducting code reviews, and driving process improvements to align technology roadmaps with business strategies. Strong background in data storage solutions including Room API, SQLite, SharedPreferences, and internal/external storage for efficient, reliable data management.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with proven history of leading engineering teams to success. Effectively directed multiple projects from conception to completion, ensuring optimal functionality and efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and team leadership.
Experienced with leading engineering projects to successful completion. Utilizes strong technical acumen to solve complex problems and deliver efficient solutions. Track record of fostering collaborative team environments to drive project success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Engineer
NFCU
Vienna, VA
06.2023 - Current
- Bank effortlessly with the Navy Federal mobile app! Enhanced aesthetics and functionality provide a seamless experience for accessing account details and transactions. Streamline payments, transfers, and check deposits with intuitive taps. Securely sign in with a 4-digit passcode. Explore credit card and personal loan applications, membership options, and locate the nearest ATM or branch with ease.
- Led end-to-end development of authentication modules (Login, Temporary Password Login, Change Password) with OAuth 2.0 and secure session handling for millions of users.
- Applied Test-Driven Development (TDD) using JUnit, Espresso, and Mockito, improving release stability and reducing production defects by 35%.
- Designed modular architecture with MVVM, Jetpack Compose, and Material Design guidelines for maintainable, accessible, and user-friendly interfaces.
- Integrated RESTful APIs via Retrofit with Hilt dependency injection, ensuring scalability and ease of maintenance.
- Enhanced offline capability using Room DB and Coroutines, improving reliability in low-connectivity scenarios.
- Implemented telemetry and observability using Firebase Analytics, Crashlytics, and performance monitoring to track KPIs and reduce crash rates.
- Participated in Agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) and mentored junior developers on clean code and testing best practices.
- Configured CI/CD pipelines with Gradle and GitHub Actions for automated build, test, and deployment workflows.
- Environment: Android, Kotlin, Retrofit, Dagger – Hilt,Coroutines, RESTful Web Services, Maven, Git, Maven, Gradle, Zeplin, Postman.
- App URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navyfederal.android
Senior Manager
Capgemini India PVT LTD
Hyderabad, India
05.2022 - 04.2023
- HotSOS is a state-of-the-art cloud-based hotel property management solution tailored to the unique needs of the hospitality industry. This advanced software provides businesses with an extensive array of tools and functionalities to effectively oversee their operations. From managing guest incidents with efficiency to optimizing preventative maintenance schedules, HotSOS offers a comprehensive suite of features. With HotSOS, hotels can streamline their property management processes, enhance guest experiences, and ensure smooth operations across all aspects of their establishment.
- Designed and delivered QR code scanner for Android and iOS without impacting existing barcode functionality, ensuring backward compatibility.
- Applied TDD principles in developing new features, resulting in fewer post-release defects.
- Architected SO Assignment module APIs with Spring Boot RESTful services, implementing secure logging and exception handling.
- Built high-performance UI with Jetpack Compose, LiveData, ViewModel, Data Binding, and WorkManager.
- Integrated Dagger 2 for dependency injection in Kotlin to enhance maintainability and scalability.
- Optimized RecyclerView performance for large datasets, improving scroll smoothness and reducing memory usage.
- Implemented telemetry and observability with analytics and logging tools to track user interactions and improve UX.
- Participated in Agile PI planning, sprints, demos, and releases, fostering collaboration between product, design, and QA teams.
- Environment: Android, Kotlin, Swift, Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot Restful web services, C#, and JavaScript.
- App URL: Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mtech.taco&hl=en_US&gl=US, iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hotsos-mobile/id704551252
Associate Manager II
HCL (Volt MX)
Hyderabad, India
08.2020 - 01.2022
- HCL Volt MX is an industry-leading low-code app development platform that empowers professional developers, enterprise architects and digital designers to rapidly deliver consumer-grade apps, integrate diverse and complex systems, and add innovative experiences that meet ever-evolving customer expectations.
- Owned rebranding of Android channel using a rule engine, delivering updates without disrupting existing codebase.
- Applied TDD in Android module development to ensure high code quality and maintainability.
- Implemented "Strict Mode" feature for build binaries, enabling two distinct JAR versions for compliance needs.
- Designed and optimized responsive UIs with Android View components following Material Design guidelines.
- Streamlined codebase with Kotlin extension functions and higher-order functions for improved readability and reuse.
- Contributed to CI/CD pipelines with Maven and Gradle for automated testing and release cycles.
- Led Stargate Automation tasks and performance monitoring to ensure platform stability.
- Environment: Android, Kotlin, Retrofit, Dagger – Hilt,Coroutines, Java, C/C++, Shell Script, Python, Ant, Maven, Gradle, JavaScript.
- App URL: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hcl.VoltMXApp&hl=en_US&gl=US, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hcl.voltmxappviewertablet&hl=en_US&gl=US
Senior Tech Lead
HCL(DataFlow Group)
Noida
07.2017 - 08.2020
- DataFlow Group is a trusted provider of secure payment acceptance, background checks, and document verification solutions. They strictly adhere to Joint Commission International (JCI) guidelines and Service Organization Controls (SOC) compliance standards. Their services encompass a wide range of offerings, including proprietary databases and international watch lists. By utilizing DataFlow Group's comprehensive solutions, organizations can strengthen their screening processes and ensure thorough vetting procedures. With a strong emphasis on compliance and data integrity, DataFlow Group delivers trusted solutions to meet the screening and verification needs of organizations.
- Collaborated with UI/UX, Android, iOS, backend, and QA teams to define requirements and deliver compliant solutions.
- Developed OCR image processing for MRZ passport data extraction on Android and iOS, improving onboarding efficiency.
- Applied MVVM architecture with Jetpack libraries and TDD for robust, testable Android modules.
- Integrated OAuth 2.0 authentication and RESTful APIs with Retrofit and Dagger for secure data handling.
- Built Room DB-backed storage with Coroutines for efficient offline access.
- Implemented telemetry and observability using Firebase Analytics and logging tools to monitor user flows and improve performance.
- Environment: Android, Kotlin, Retrofit, Dagger – Hilt,Coroutines, Swift, Objective C, Java Script, Java, Spring Framework, RESTful Web Services, Hibernate, Maven, Swagger, MySQL, OAuth2, MRZ (OCR), Sonarqube, Git, AWS EC2, Ant, Maven, Gradle, JavaScript.
- App URL: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dataflow-mobile-app/id1465710293, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dataflowgroup.mobileapp
Associate Tech Lead
Kony Inc.
Hyderabad, India
04.2012 - 02.2017
- Kony is a renowned and industry-leading low-code app development platform that empowers a diverse range of professionals, including professional developers, enterprise architects, and digital designers. With Kony, these professionals can rapidly create high-quality apps that meet the standards expected by modern consumers. The platform enables seamless integration of complex systems and allows for the addition of innovative experiences that cater to the ever-evolving customer expectations. Kony supports app development across various channels, including mobile devices, wearable (such as watches), tablets, web browsers, and kiosk interfaces.
- Worked closely with Customer and Partners about the development of their apps for better understanding and to provide best practices.
- Reviewed team’s day to day work
- Helped the team to understand the problem and to make progress in proper direction to resolve the problem.
- Handled production, UAT as well as development issues.
- Implemented native Android applications to help the users in the FFI configuration and integration with Kony app.
- Hands on experience with GCM and Google Play APIs like Map, and Location on Android.
- Created documentation for the new concepts and new scenarios.
- Ownership of the shift roaster for the team.
- Provided training sessions on Android, Blackberry (7 &10) channels to improve the team’s technical strength.
- Environment: Kony 6.0 till 8.0, Kotlin, Java, JavaScript, Android, Blackberry (7 & 10), RESTful Web Services, Spring Framework, Hibernate, Jenkins, and Git.
- Clients Worked for: Citi Bank North America, DBS bank (Mobile & Watch), Regions Bank, Aetna, Delta airlines, Mannai Corporation Dubai, MOFA Dubai, ADCB bank Abu Dhabi.
- Applications Submitted (a few): 1. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dbs.sg.dbsmbanking&hl=en_US&gl=US For both Mobile and Wearable (Android Watch), 2. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.citi.citimobile&hl=en_US&gl=US, 3. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.regions.mobbanking&hl=en_US&gl=US, 4. https://play.google.com/store/search?q=delta+airline+app&c=apps&hl=en_US&gl=US, 5. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kony.FunctionPreviewApp&hl=en_US&gl=US
Developer II
RealPage India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad, India
05.2011 - 04.2012
- RealPage is a leading American corporation that provides property management software for various housing industries. Their software is designed for multifamily, commercial, single-family, and vacation rental properties. Additionally, RealPage offers YieldStar, a powerful platform that offers comprehensive transparency for investment decisions. YieldStar utilizes lease-transaction-based data to provide insights into rental revenue movement, in-place rents, renewals, and affordability. By leveraging RealPage's software and YieldStar, businesses and investors can streamline operations and make informed decisions in the dynamic real estate market.
- Taking ownership of the Leasing Trend Report for the YieldStar product, ensuring its accuracy and timely delivery.
- Implementing enhancements for the Lease Compliance Report, improving its functionality and usability.
- Working with Jasper Reports (iReports) to generate reports in various formats such as PDF, Excel, and HTML.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements for new enhancements and implementing them accordingly.
- Proactively identifying and fixing bugs or issues in the software, ensuring a smooth user experience.
- Providing technical support and assistance to other team members and addressing any technical challenges that arise.
- Environment: Java, Struts 1.1, GWT, PostgreSQL
Software Engineer
Virtusa India Pvt. Ltd.
Hyderabad, India
12.2007 - 04.2011
- Oracle Network Mediation is a powerful tool utilized within the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) that plays a crucial role in generating accurate billing information for telephone calls. With ONM, every aspect of the call is carefully processed, including data such as call details, duration, and the service provider involved. By analyzing this information, ONM enables the creation of a comprehensive and precise final bill, encompassing all the calls made during a specific period.
- Developing and implementing custom correlation cartridges and various lookup functionalities
- Designing and implementing stored procedures and tables in SQL for efficient data management
- Conducting JUnit testing to ensure the functionality and reliability of the developed code
- Analyzing and fixing defects or bugs identified during testing and debugging phases
- Documenting code changes, APIs, and technical specifications for future reference and knowledge sharing
- Environment: Java/J2EE, Hibernate, NPL Metasolv, Oracle
- Client: BT (British Telecom)
Education
M.C.A. - Computer Science
JNT University
01.2008
B.Sc - Computer Science
Acharya Nagarjuna University
01.2005
Skills
- Experience with Spring and Hibernate
- Proficient in Android and iOS platforms
- Programming Languages: Java, Kotlin, Swift, Shell Scripting, and JavaScript
- CI/CD & Build Tools: Maven, Jenkins, Hudson, Ant, and Gradle
- Cloud Technologies: AWS, and Azure
- IDE: Xcode, Android Studio, and IntelliJ
- Database: Oracle, MySQL, and PL/SQL
- Experienced with productivity tools: Jira, Confluence, TFS
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- CSPO 2019
- SAFe Agilists 2018
- CSMs 2017
- SCJP 2011
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Lead Engineer
NFCU
06.2023 - Current
Senior Manager
Capgemini India PVT LTD
05.2022 - 04.2023
Associate Manager II
HCL (Volt MX)
08.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Tech Lead
HCL(DataFlow Group)
07.2017 - 08.2020
Associate Tech Lead
Kony Inc.
04.2012 - 02.2017
Developer II
RealPage India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2011 - 04.2012
Software Engineer
Virtusa India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2007 - 04.2011
B.Sc - Computer Science
Acharya Nagarjuna University
M.C.A. - Computer Science
JNT University