Hi, I'm Abhishek, a results-driven Software Engineer with over 2 years of experience specializing in backend development and enterprise-level banking and payment systems. I excel at designing scalable microservices using cutting-edge technologies like Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs, and have hands-on experience integrating global payment standards such as CBPR+, ISO 20022, and SWIFT. I enjoy working collaboratively across teams, applying Agile methodologies to ensure delivery of high-quality financial solutions. I'm passionate about optimizing transaction processes, enhancing security with Spring Security, and improving system performance. Outside of work, I have experience with real-time object detection projects and privacy-preserving frameworks, reflecting my eagerness to blend software development with innovative technologies. If you're looking for a dedicated developer with a strong backend focus and practical AWS and DevOps experience, let's connect!

Abhishek Arugonda

Hi, I'm Abhishek, a results-driven Software Engineer with over 2 years of experience specializing in backend development and enterprise-level banking and payment systems. I excel at designing scalable microservices using cutting-edge technologies like Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs, and have hands-on experience integrating global payment standards such as CBPR+, ISO 20022, and SWIFT. I enjoy working collaboratively across teams, applying Agile methodologies to ensure delivery of high-quality financial solutions. I'm passionate about optimizing transaction processes, enhancing security with Spring Security, and improving system performance. Outside of work, I have experience with real-time object detection projects and privacy-preserving frameworks, reflecting my eagerness to blend software development with innovative technologies. If you're looking for a dedicated developer with a strong backend focus and practical AWS and DevOps experience, let's connect!

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Hi, I’m Abhishek, a results-driven Software Engineer with over 2 years of experience specializing in backend development and enterprise-level banking and payment systems. I excel at designing scalable microservices using cutting-edge technologies like Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs, and have hands-on experience integrating global payment standards such as CBPR+, ISO 20022, and SWIFT. I enjoy working collaboratively across teams, applying Agile methodologies to ensure delivery of high-quality financial solutions.

I’m passionate about optimizing transaction processes, enhancing security with Spring Security, and improving system performance. Outside of work, I have experience with real-time object detection projects and privacy-preserving frameworks, reflecting my eagerness to blend software development with innovative technologies. If you’re looking for a dedicated developer with a strong backend focus and practical AWS and DevOps experience, let’s connect!

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Cognizant Technology Solutions
July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2023
Designed and implemented scalable backend systems using Spring Boot to ensure high availability for payment processing applications. Developed and optimized microservices architecture integrating CBPR+, ISO 20022 migration, SWIFT Release, and SEPA payments. Implemented Spring Security for authentication and authorization to comply with financial regulations. Utilized Hibernate and Spring Data JPA for managing large transaction datasets, reducing query execution time and improving performance. Integrated RESTful APIs with third-party payment gateways and internal banking systems for international payment processing. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployment and integration of software solutions. Followed Agile Scrum methodology actively participating in sprint planning, estimation, daily standups, demos, and retrospectives. Deployed Spring Boot microservices and mapping transformations on Linux environments.
Software Engineer Trainee at Cognizant Technology Solutions
May 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Analyzed business requirements from Mapping Specification documents for payment processing and banking applications. Developed functional maps in IBM WTX/ITX and integrated them with Spring Boot services to reduce mapping complexity and improve data transformation efficiency. Implemented Hibernate and Spring Data JPA for database interaction, optimizing queries for large datasets related to banking transactions and financial records. Created and optimized JPA repositories and custom queries for complex payment workflows including CBPR+, ISO 20022, SWIFT, and SEPA payments. Actively participated in Agile development processes such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives.
Software Engineer at Cognizant
July 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025
Designed and implemented scalable backend systems using Spring Boot, ensuring high availability for payment processing applications. Developed and optimized microservices architecture for seamless integration of CBPR+, ISO 20022 migration, SWIFT Release, and SEPA payments. Implemented Spring Security for authentication and authorization in banking transactions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Utilized Hibernate and Spring Data JPA to manage large transaction datasets, reducing query execution time and improving performance. Integrated RESTful APIs with third-party payment gateways and internal banking systems to support international payment processing. Collaborated with cross-functional teams for smooth deployment and integration, including payment operations and compliance teams. Followed Agile (Scrum) methodology, actively participating in sprint planning, estimation, daily standups, sprint demos, and retrospectives. Monitored application health and DevOps servers us
Software Engineer Intern at Cognizant
July 31, 2021 - July 15, 2025
Analyzed and understood business requirements from Mapping Specification documents provided by Business Analysts for payment processing and banking applications. Developed functional maps in IBM WTX/ITX and integrated them with Spring Boot services, reducing mapping complexity and improving data transformation efficiency. Implemented Hibernate and Spring Data JPA for database interaction, optimizing queries for large datasets related to banking transactions and financial records. Created and optimized JPA repositories and custom queries to support complex payment workflows such as CBPR+, ISO 20022, SWIFT, and SEPA payments. Actively participated in Agile development, attending sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint demos, and retrospectives to ensure smooth project execution.

Education

Master’s Degree at University of Kansas
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025

Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2025
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Healthcare, Professional Services