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Venkata Nikhil Lanka

Grand Prairie,TX

Summary

  • Senior Software Engineer with 7 years of experience in backend development, microservices architecture, and cloud-native application deployment using Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
  • Skilled in building scalable and secure systems on AWS and Azure, leveraging services like EC2, S3, RDS, and Azure VMs for enterprise-grade solutions.
  • Strong in database optimization and high-volume data processing, using PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB to support performance-critical workloads.
  • Experienced in implementing CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform, streamlining build, deployment, and rollback processes.
  • Proficient in applying robust security protocols (OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS) and monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus) to ensure system integrity, observability, and reliability in production environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Software Engineer

Fidelity
07.2022 - Current
  • Worked on the development and optimization of a high-security transaction management system, streamlining financial transaction processing, portfolio adjustments, and market data integration for a large enterprise.
  • Architected and developed Java-based microservices with Spring Boot to manage complex transaction processing and portfolio updates, successfully handling over 100,000 daily transactions.
  • Optimized PostgreSQL databases for storing and retrieving sensitive financial transaction data, achieving a 30% enhancement in query performance through advanced tuning techniques.
  • Designed and implemented robust RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless integration with diverse external systems and orchestrate intricate transaction workflows.
  • Integrated Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming, ensuring instantaneous updates and seamless synchronization of critical transaction and portfolio data.
  • Applied industry-leading security protocols including OAuth2 and JWT for secure user authentication and authorization, ensuring stringent data privacy and regulatory compliance.
  • Deployed scalable backend services to AWS EC2 instances and utilized S3 for secure data storage, significantly enhancing system availability, fault tolerance, and elasticity.
  • Established and maintained Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, building, and deployment processes, which improved release cycles by 25% and minimized manual errors.
  • Collaborated extensively with cross-functional teams including product managers, QA engineers, and frontend developers to align technical solutions with strategic business objectives.
  • Worked on backend performance optimization through meticulous database tuning and latency reduction, resulting in improved response times for high-volume transactions.
  • Provided critical production support, proactively troubleshooting and resolving complex system issues to ensure continuous availability and minimal operational downtime.
  • Integrated AWS CloudWatch for real-time system monitoring, enabling proactive identification of performance bottlenecks and data-driven improvements during peak operational hours.
  • Engineered highly scalable microservices capable of reliably handling millions of transactions per minute, ensuring exceptional system reliability and availability.
  • Conducted thorough security audits and ensured strict compliance with financial regulations, maintaining the highest standards for sensitive financial data handling.
  • Authored and maintained comprehensive technical documentation for system architecture, API specifications, and deployment procedures, fostering knowledge transfer and future development.
  • Implemented SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit, safeguarding sensitive transaction data against unauthorized access.

Software Engineer

7-Eleven
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Developed and supported a high-throughput data platform to enable real-time sales analytics, inventory tracking, and operational intelligence across thousands of retail locations.
  • Built scalable backend microservices using Java and Spring Boot, processing real-time store transactions, POS telemetry, and promotional data streams to support marketing and replenishment systems.
  • Designed and optimized MySQL database schemas to store high-volume transactional data efficiently, supporting business-critical dashboards and analytics tools with minimal latency.
  • Created and maintained RESTful APIs to expose inventory updates, promotional activity, and system health metrics to internal retail and logistics systems.
  • Integrated JMS (Java Message Service) for decoupled, real-time message processing between store edge devices, pricing engines, and central data lakes, improving system reliability.
  • Implemented OAuth2-based security protocols to restrict access to sensitive retail performance and customer data, ensuring compliance with internal privacy standards.
  • Deployed microservices on Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), utilized Azure Blob Storage for cost-effective data archival and backup, and managed scalable storage for logs and historical sales records.
  • Built and maintained Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, build packaging, and deployment for all application teams, ensuring consistent release cycles and rollback readiness.
  • Collaborated closely with retail operations managers, marketing analysts, and QA teams to translate store-level requirements into technical features supporting promotional campaigns and real-time alerts.
  • Provided on-call production support, diagnosing critical issues in live systems, including pricing mismatches, delayed inventory feeds, and service availability.
  • Tuned MySQL queries and indexing strategies to improve the responsiveness of store-level dashboards during peak business hours and reduce query timeouts.
  • Engineered services to handle real-time ingest from thousands of 7-Eleven store locations, ensuring system scalability, fault tolerance, and strong data validation rules.
  • Integrated Azure Monitor and Prometheus for proactive infrastructure and application monitoring, setting alerts for transaction delays, service downtimes, and resource spikes.
  • Worked on internal security and compliance reviews, implementing encryption at rest and in transit, rotating Azure IAM credentials via Terraform, and aligning with industry-standard PCI compliance policies.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to enable real-time analytics and automated inventory decisioning, improving stock replenishment efficiency by 25% and reducing store outages.

Software Engineer

State Farm
02.2018 - 09.2020
  • Worked on the modernization and enhancement of a critical claims processing system at State Farm, focusing on improving efficiency, security, and scalability for policyholders and agents.
  • Designed and implemented a microservices architecture using Java and Spring Boot to re-engineer legacy claims intake, validation, and payout processes.
  • Developed high-performance RESTful APIs for seamless integration with internal policy management systems and external vendor services, accelerating claims resolution.
  • Managed and optimized large-scale PostgreSQL databases for claims data, ensuring data consistency and reducing claims processing time by 15% through query and schema optimizations.
  • Integrated Apache Kafka for real-time event streaming to facilitate instantaneous updates on claims status and enable proactive communication with policyholders.
  • Ensured robust application security by implementing OAuth2 and JWT for authentication and authorization, safeguarding sensitive customer and financial data in compliance with industry regulations.
  • Deployed and managed containerized microservices using Docker and Kubernetes on AWS (EC2, RDS, S3), enhancing system resilience, scalability, and operational efficiency.
  • Established and maintained advanced CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Maven, automating testing and deployment, which reduced deployment lead time by 20%.
  • Collaborated extensively with business analysts, legal, and compliance teams to translate complex regulatory requirements into secure and efficient technical solutions.
  • Applied performance tuning strategies to backend services and database interactions, significantly improving system response times during peak claims submission periods.
  • Provided tier-3 production support, swiftly diagnosing and resolving critical issues to maintain continuous system availability and ensure uninterrupted claims operations.
  • Leveraged AWS CloudWatch and ELK Stack for comprehensive monitoring and logging, enabling proactive identification of system anomalies and performance bottlenecks.
  • Contributed to architectural discussions and decisions, focusing on building highly available and fault-tolerant systems capable of handling future growth in claims volume.
  • Conducted regular security vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to fortify the platform against potential threats and maintain data integrity.

Education

Master’s - Information Technology and Management

Dallas Baptist University

Skills

Languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, SQL, Bash/Shell

Web & Backend Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring Security, J2EE, JPA, Hibernate, Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms & APIs: AWS (EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudFormation, CloudWatch), Microsoft Azure

Databases: Oracle,MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis

DevOps : Jenkins, Harness, Gitlab Runner

Messaging & Integration: Kafka, RabbitMQ, JMS

Monitoring & Logging: AWS CloudWatch, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Splunk, AppDynamics

Security & Compliance: OAuth2, JWT, SSL/TLS, Fortify

Version Control & Collaboration: Git, GitHub, Bitbucket

Testing Tools: JUnit, TestNG, Mockito, Selenium, Cucumber

Build Tools: Maven, Gradle

Code Quality Tools: Sonarqube, Checkmarx

IDEs & Tools: Eclipse, IntelliJ, Visual Studio

Web/Application Servers: Tomcat, Apache, WebLogic

Timeline

Software Engineer

Fidelity
07.2022 - Current

Software Engineer

7-Eleven
10.2020 - 06.2022

Software Engineer

State Farm
02.2018 - 09.2020

Master’s - Information Technology and Management

Dallas Baptist University

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