VENKATA ACHANTA
Arlington,USA
Summary
Software Engineer with over 7 years of experience specializing in Java and Python, developing scalable backend systems using Spring Boot, Flask, and Django frameworks, emphasizing clean code and object-oriented design principles. Expertise in designing microservices architecture and developing distributed systems for high-performance applications. Strong experience with relational databases, like MySQL and PostgreSQL, including query optimization and schema design. Proficient in cloud technologies, including AWS, such as EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudWatch, and deploying services using CI/CD pipelines. Skilled in using DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, and Kubernetes for automated testing and deployment. Applied fraud detection logic and secure authentication protocols (OAuth2) to ensure compliance and protect business workflows. Experienced in Agile methodologies, with active participation in sprint planning, code reviews, and cross-functional team collaboration. Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems, improve system resilience, and enhance performance under load. Familiar with front-end development using React.js and Angular, contributing to full-stack solutions when needed. Strong advocate for clean code, test-driven development, and continuous integration to maintain software quality and scalability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Stack Developer
Citi Bank
07.2024 - Current
- Developed scalable backend services using Java and Python, emphasizing clean architecture for maintainability, efficiency, and performance.
- Implemented Spring Security with OAuth2 to secure customer data and meet regulatory compliance.
- Managed PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases, designing optimized schemas and indexes to ensure high-performance query execution. Reduced data retrieval latency by 30% through schema redesign and query tuning.
- Deployed microservices on AWS infrastructure using EC2, RDS, and S3. Used CloudWatch to monitor application health and set up alerts for proactive incident management.
- Designed and maintained Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes. Enabled zero-downtime releases and streamlined version control.
- Collaborated with compliance and audit teams to ensure end-to-end regulatory adherence. Documented workflows and data flows to support audit trails and traceability.
- Conducted unit and integration testing using JUnit and Mockito to maintain high code quality and prevent regressions. Automated tests were integrated into CI pipelines for early issue detection.
- Enhanced microservice architecture to handle peak loan processing loads, optimizing JVM performance and thread utilization. Reduced average API response times by 35% during peak usage.
- Participated actively in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming. Provided technical mentorship to junior developers and peer code reviews.
- Researched and recommended new frontend architecture improvements, contributing to design discussions to enhance user experience and maintainability.
Software Engineer
Spirit Airlines
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed enterprise-level Java applications utilizing Spring Boot, ensuring compliance with principles for enhanced maintainability.
- Designed event-driven architecture using AWS Kinesis, Lambda, and API Gateway for efficient, real-time data processing.
- Used PostgreSQL and MongoDB with optimized queries, reducing latency by 30%.
- Deployed services on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS) with monitoring via CloudWatch and CI/CD using Jenkins and GitLab.
- Wrote unit and integration tests with JUnit and Mockito, ensuring reliability across deployments.
- Improved API response times by 35% through JVM tuning and performance enhancements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams including product managers, QA engineers, DevOps, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals, ensure timely delivery, and maintain high-quality standards.
- Participated in Agile sprints, system design, and code reviews, collaborating across dev, QA, and compliance teams.
- Implemented distributed caching with Redis and Apache Kafka Streams to handle high-throughput workloads, improving scalability and reducing database load.
- Optimized microservices communication using REST for low-latency interactions. Enhanced system resilience by applying circuit breaker patterns and fault-tolerant design principles.
Software Engineer
Accenture
04.2018 - 07.2023
- Company Overview: India
- Developed resilient backend applications in Java (Spring Boot) and Python (Django), focusing on sustainable and effective code practices.
- Designed and optimized MySQL database schemas to efficiently handle high volumes of customer data. Tuned queries and indexes to reduce database response times by 40%.
- Secured services using JWT authentication tokens and integrated LDAP for centralized user management and single sign-on capabilities.
- Containerized applications with Docker and managed deployments on Kubernetes clusters for scalability and high availability.
- Developed real-time event streaming and auditing using Apache Kafka. Processed KYC events reliably with retry and dead-letter queues.
- Automated build, test, and deployment workflows using Jenkins, reducing manual deployment errors and increasing release velocity.
- Participated in Agile sprint ceremonies, collaborating closely with business analysts, QA, and stakeholders for iterative development and delivery.
- Mentored junior developers on query tuning, debugging, and best practices to improve code quality and system performance.
- Created detailed REST API documentation and architecture diagrams to facilitate team onboarding and knowledge sharing.
- Conducted performance profiling and optimization across services, improving throughput and system stability.
- Supported production environments with monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident resolution to maintain uptime and reliability.
- India
Education
Master of Science - Computer and information sciences
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT12-2024
Skills
- Java
- C
- C#
- Python
- SQL
- Spring Boot
- NET (basic)
- REST APIs
- SOAP
- Multithreading
- Microservices
- Distributed Systems
- System Integration
- GUI (basic)
- Git
- GitHub
- Azure DevOps
- Jenkins
- GitLab CI
- Maven
- Gradle
- AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch)
- Docker
- Kubernetes (EKS/ECS)
- PostgreSQL
- MongoDB
- MySQL
- Oracle
- Redis
- JUnit
- Mockito
- Postman
- Live Debugging
- Integration Testing
- CloudWatch
- Elasticsearch
- Kibana
- OAuth2
- Spring Security
- JWT
- LDAP Integration
- Agile
- Scrum
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Peer Code reviews
- Cloud computing
Accomplishments
- Engineered a real-time heatmap dashboard by integrating AWS CloudWatch Logs Insights with Elasticsearch, enabling instant visibility into system anomalies and cutting incident response times by more than 50%.
- Led the development of an end-to-end compliance automation workflow during a hackathon using Terraform and AWS Config Rules, enabling proactive detection and prevention of misconfigured cloud resources before deployment.
Timeline
Full Stack Developer
Citi Bank
07.2024 - Current
Software Engineer
Spirit Airlines
08.2023 - 06.2024
Software Engineer
Accenture
04.2018 - 07.2023
Master of Science - Computer and information sciences
Sacred Heart University