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Sabina Bhandari

Livermore,CA

Summary

Seasoned Software Engineer specializing in developing scalable and secure applications utilizing Java, Spring Boot, Angular, React, and AWS. Proven expertise in optimizing system performance with Apache Kafka, implementing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes, and leveraging cloud-native solutions with AWS and Azure. Demonstrated proficiency in data integration, event-driven architecture, and Agile methodologies. Known for proactive problem-solving and strong collaboration skills, consistently ensuring high-quality software delivery. Passionate about innovation and committed to continuously enhancing technical expertise to drive impactful solutions that meet and exceed business goals. Eager to contribute to your team's success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

Finra
- Current
  • Developed and maintained scalable applications and databases by evaluating client needs, analyzing requirements, and implementing robust software systems using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate frameworks
  • Converted hierarchical data formats such as XML and JSON into relational databases using advanced data modeling techniques, ensuring seamless data integration with SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Applied event-driven architecture principles and workflows to optimize system performance using Apache Kafka, enhancing responsiveness and scalability to handle complex data processing tasks
  • Utilized JIRA and Confluence for tracking progress, planning tasks, and prioritizing work within an Agile environment, ensuring timely completion of projects and maintaining high quality standards
  • Designed and developed frameworks for RESTful web services hosted on Amazon EC2 instances, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability using microservices architecture
  • Implemented Amazon S3 for efficient storage and retrieval of media files, leveraging cloud storage solutions and AWS SDK to optimize data management and access speeds
  • Extensively used Git for version control and GitHub for code repository management, ensuring seamless collaboration among team members and maintaining code integrity
  • Debugged and resolved complex code issues to enhance application performance and reliability, utilizing troubleshooting techniques and performance monitoring tools like New Relic and Splunk
  • Configured Jenkins for CI/CD pipelines, automating build, test, and deployment processes using Docker, Kubernetes, and Ansible to streamline development workflows and improve software delivery
  • Employed Bitbucket for source code management, facilitating efficient collaboration and code reviews among team members, ensuring high-quality code through continuous integration and deployment practices
  • Actively involved in architecting DevOps platforms, focusing on cloud-native solutions with AWS, Azure, and Terraform, to improve system reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency
  • Implemented secure configurations using AWS CloudTrail, AWS Config, and IAM policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing data security across cloud infrastructure deployments.

Java Developer

MasterCard
01.2022 - 07.2023
  • Developed dynamic and responsive web applications using Angular and React, integrating them with Java-based backends to create seamless and performant user experiences
  • Designed RESTful APIs, enhancing system interoperability by 25% and ensuring seamless third-party integration
  • Utilized modern architectures and frameworks to streamline data processing workflows efficiently
  • Implemented gRPC-based communication protocols to optimize real-time data exchange between distributed systems, reducing latency by 20%
  • Implemented Chaos Engineering principles to enhance system resilience and reliability, conducting fault injection and failure testing to proactively identify and address potential system weaknesses in microservices architecture
  • Applied design patterns such as factory, adapter, singleton, and observer to solve complex software design challenges
  • Conducted thorough code reviews and collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery, reducing bug rates by 15%
  • Participated in Agile methodologies, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings
  • Ensured compliance with Mastercard's security policies by implementing robust security measures and completing mandatory security training sessions.

Java Developer

New York Life Insurance
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Led design and implementation of scalable, cloud-native insurance applications, enhancing underwriting, risk management, and pricing processes using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS
  • Collaborated with product owners and cross-functional teams to build industry-leading, omni-channel digital experiences using Agile methodologies, Angular 8, and React with Redux
  • Directed development teams in design, coding, testing, and debugging of applications, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals using Git, JIRA, and Jenkins
  • Developed and maintained front-end and back-end architectures, ensuring responsive, cross-platform optimization for mobile and web applications using HTML5, CSS3, and Node.js
  • Designed and deployed RESTful APIs and cloud services, enhancing system integration and scalability using Spring Boot, Node.js, and AWS Lambda
  • Reduced application downtime by 30% through implementing robust error-handling and automated recovery processes using AWS Lambda and Kubernetes
  • Improved user engagement by 25% by enhancing the user experience through responsive design and platform optimization
  • Accelerated deployment frequency by 40% by streamlining CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Docker, reducing time-to-market for new features and updates
  • Increased data processing efficiency by 50% by optimizing ETL processes and database queries using SQL and Python, resulting in faster data retrieval and processing times
  • Stayed updated with emerging web standards and cloud technologies, applying new insights to business solutions using Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure DevOps.
  • Developed robust C# applications using ASP.NET MVC/Core, RESTful APIs, and Entity Framework. Integrated with SQL Server, performed unit testing, and implemented OOP and multi-threading techniques.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science

Leeds Beckett University

Skills

    Java, J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, Microservices, Hibernate, Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), Angular, Reactjs/Nextjs, JavaScript and Typescript, HTML/HTML5/XML, CSS, PHP, C#, UI/UX Design, AWS, Azure, Cloud-native solutions,GCP, PCF, NoSQL/SQL, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Postgres, Oracle databases, Redis, vuejs, Apache Kafka, Hadoop, Spark, ElasticSearch, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Continuous Integration, Tomcat, Apache Tomcat, JBoss, Unit Testing, Testing, Debugging, Git, Version Control, SaaS, APIs, Scrum Methodology, Agile methodologies, JIRA, Team Collaboration, Data Visualization, Data Integration, AI/Machine Learning, Event-driven architecture, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Collaboration, Teamwork, Project Coordination, OOPs concepts, Multitasking, Problem-solving, Dependency Injection, Redux, JSON, Linux, Microsoft ASPNET, TypeScript,

Timeline

Java Developer

MasterCard
01.2022 - 07.2023

Java Developer

New York Life Insurance
01.2020 - 12.2021

Software Engineer

Finra
- Current

Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science

Leeds Beckett University
Sabina Bhandari