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Pooja

Frisco,TX

Summary

  • 9+ years of experience in full-stack Java development with a strong focus on Middleware, API engineering, and event-driven architecture.
  • Expertise in designing and building scalable, high-performance applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
  • Strong background in event-driven architecture, using Kafka for real-time data streaming and asynchronous communication.
  • Proficient in Agile development, including feature prioritization, sprint planning, and delivering incremental improvements.
  • Experience in applying design patterns such as Singleton, Factory, and Observer to ensure modular and maintainable code.
  • Strong DevOps experience: CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud deployments (AWS, PCF, OpenShift).
  • Hands-on experience in API design and implementation, ensuring secure and scalable integrations across microservices.
  • Skilled in unit testing, automation, and code reviews to maintain high-quality software standards.
  • Excellent collaboration skills, working effectively with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams.
  • Domain expertise: Experience in banking and financial services (AIG, UBS), ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Java Middleware/API Engineer

AIG
Houston, TX
04.2023 - Current
  • Designed and developed highly scalable APIs using Spring Boot and RESTful web services for omni-channel customer interactions.
  • Implemented event-driven architecture using Kafka, improving system responsiveness and scalability.
  • Built microservices with Spring Cloud Config, Eureka, and Zuul, ensuring high availability and dynamic routing.
  • Led Agile development efforts, working with product managers to prioritize features and manage technical requirements.
  • Developed and automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes, reducing deployment time by 40%.
  • Improved API security with OAuth2 and JWT authentication, ensuring compliance with banking security standards.
  • Conducted unit and integration testing using JUnit, Mockito, and Postman to maintain software reliability.
  • Monitored and optimized system performance using Splunk, ELK stack, and Prometheus.

Senior Java Full Stack Developer

UBS
Weehawken, NJ
07.2021 - 03.2023
  • Developed microservices-based applications using Spring Boot, Node.js, and React, enabling seamless user experiences.
  • Implemented asynchronous messaging with Kafka and RabbitMQ for real-time event processing.
  • Designed RESTful APIs and integrated them with front-end components (React, Redux, Angular 7/6).
  • Deployed applications to AWS Cloud using EC2, Lambda, and S3, ensuring high availability and scalability.
  • Automated test cases using Selenium, Cucumber, and JUnit, reducing defects by 30%.
  • Worked in Agile Scrum teams, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings.

Java Full Stack Developer

Molina Healthcare
Bothell, WA
02.2019 - 06.2021
  • Designed and developed APIs and middleware services using Spring Boot and REST.
  • Migrated monolithic applications to microservices architecture, improving system maintainability.
  • Utilized OAuth2 authentication and JWT tokens to secure APIs.
  • Built and tested UI components using React, Redux, and Angular.
  • Configured and deployed applications using Docker and Kubernetes in cloud environments.

Java Developer

Karvy Data Management Services
09.2016 - 11.2018
  • Developed SOAP & REST APIs using Spring Boot and Hibernate, enabling seamless system integrations.
  • Optimized database performance with SQL tuning, indexing, and query optimization, reducing execution time.
  • Implemented multi-threading and batch processing to handle high-volume transactions efficiently.
  • Developed ETL pipelines for data extraction and transformation across Oracle and MySQL databases.
  • Integrated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub, streamlining the development and deployment process.

Java Developer

Ecapsunlimited
05.2014 - 08.2016
  • Developed and maintained enterprise applications using Java, Spring, and Hibernate, ensuring robust performance.
  • Designed and implemented SQL queries, stored procedures, and database triggers for efficient data management.
  • Built RESTful and SOAP-based web services to integrate multiple internal and third-party applications.
  • Optimized application performance by implementing caching strategies and multi-threading techniques.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment, participating in sprint planning and code reviews.

Skills

  • Languages: Java (J2SE, J2EE), JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, PL/SQL
  • Middleware & API Technologies: REST, SOAP, GraphQL, Spring Boot, API Gateway, Swagger
  • Frameworks & Libraries: Spring (Boot, MVC, Security, Cloud), Hibernate, React, Redux, Angular 14, Nodejs, Expressjs
  • Event-Driven Architecture: Kafka, RabbitMQ, WebSockets
  • DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, PCF, OpenShift, Terraform
  • Databases: Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra
  • Testing & Automation: JUnit, Selenium, Cucumber, Postman, Mockito, TestNG
  • Version Control & Build Tools: Git, Maven, Gradle, Ant

Timeline

Senior Java Middleware/API Engineer

AIG
04.2023 - Current

Senior Java Full Stack Developer

UBS
07.2021 - 03.2023

Java Full Stack Developer

Molina Healthcare
02.2019 - 06.2021

Java Developer

Karvy Data Management Services
09.2016 - 11.2018

Java Developer

Ecapsunlimited
05.2014 - 08.2016
Pooja