I am a US-born Senior Backend Java Developer with 15+ years of enterprise experience delivering Spring Boot microservices, secure REST APIs, and distributed systems in high-availability environments. I have hands-on expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, Kafka, RabbitMQ, and API security using OAuth2, JWT, and RBAC. I thrive in production support, performance optimization, root cause analysis, and modernization initiatives across telecom, logistics, healthcare, insurance, and federal programs. I am skilled in Docker-based containerization, CI/CD automation (Jenkins, Azure DevOps), Git workflows, and cloud integrations with AWS services such as S3 and Lambda. I enjoy mentoring teams, refining architecture, and delivering reliable solutions from design to production in fast-paced environments.

Joseph Fraser

I am a US-born Senior Backend Java Developer with 15+ years of enterprise experience delivering Spring Boot microservices, secure REST APIs, and distributed systems in high-availability environments. I have hands-on expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, Kafka, RabbitMQ, and API security using OAuth2, JWT, and RBAC. I thrive in production support, performance optimization, root cause analysis, and modernization initiatives across telecom, logistics, healthcare, insurance, and federal programs. I am skilled in Docker-based containerization, CI/CD automation (Jenkins, Azure DevOps), Git workflows, and cloud integrations with AWS services such as S3 and Lambda. I enjoy mentoring teams, refining architecture, and delivering reliable solutions from design to production in fast-paced environments.

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I am a US-born Senior Backend Java Developer with 15+ years of enterprise experience delivering Spring Boot microservices, secure REST APIs, and distributed systems in high-availability environments. I have hands-on expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, Kafka, RabbitMQ, and API security using OAuth2, JWT, and RBAC. I thrive in production support, performance optimization, root cause analysis, and modernization initiatives across telecom, logistics, healthcare, insurance, and federal programs.

I am skilled in Docker-based containerization, CI/CD automation (Jenkins, Azure DevOps), Git workflows, and cloud integrations with AWS services such as S3 and Lambda. I enjoy mentoring teams, refining architecture, and delivering reliable solutions from design to production in fast-paced environments.

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Software Engineer / Architect at Werner Enterprises
May 1, 2022 - April 30, 2024
Led integration initiatives and designed Spring Boot microservices with secure REST APIs. Implemented JWT-based authentication and RBAC using Spring Security. Containerized services with Docker for consistent deployments. Contributed to CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Azure DevOps. Performed root cause analysis for production issues and implemented performance optimizations. Trained teams on MuleSoft and Java applications.
Software Engineer at Torch.AI
April 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Developed POC for the DCSA project and federal-compliance Spring Boot microservices. Secured APIs with OAuth2/JWT, containerized with Docker, and integrated AWS S3. Created JSON/XML utilities and built Kibana/ElasticSearch dashboards. Trained colleagues on JPA and modern Java practices; supported deployments in cloud environments.
Java Developer at PRA Health Sciences
November 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021
Designed and developed the Validation subsystem; built RESTful APIs with Spring Boot; implemented authentication/authorization using Spring Security; wrote unit tests; participated in CI/CD with Jenkins. Optimized Hibernate queries for performance. Contributed to User Authentication subsystem and compiler for derived fields; provided production issue troubleshooting.
Developer II at Sprint
June 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020
Lead Developer on the T-Mobile Sprint merger project Intra-port and on the Iport Boost Divestiture project. Developed and enhanced Spring Boot microservices supporting high-volume telecom transactions. Secured REST APIs with JWT-based authentication. Contributed to CI/CD automation with Jenkins and Maven. Performed production support and performance improvements during Java 1.8 migration; maintained NOS, Bluezone, and Iport applications.
Technical Lead at Hallmark
January 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Modified Picketlink SSO code for NED application; supported HallmarkLink and CMPortal for internal users. Performed system monitoring, handled tickets, and assisted teammates with production issues.
Software Engineer at Sprint
February 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Maintained the RMS application used by Retail Stores. Documented setup procedures, trained developers on JBOSS access logs, and supported production tickets.
Java Team Lead at Capgemini
April 1, 2017 - September 30, 2017
Managed a team of 8 Java developers. Led onboarding for 20+ engineers, provided Flex Builder training, wrote application playbooks for support, and conducted knowledge transfer sessions.
Software Engineer at USDA - FSA
August 1, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Maintained MQ Eligibility and Payment Limitations websites. Added JUnit tests to improve quality. Maintained secure web applications under Public Trust, followed federal security guidelines, and supported deployments via Jenkins CI.
Software Engineer at Mediware Inc.
May 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Converted Chart Director Graphs to NVD3; developed RESTful services and a JavaScript API to integrate NVD3 graphs, reducing development time.
Software Engineer at KGP Technologies
March 1, 2015 - April 30, 2015
Created Customer Order Fulfillment database records; parsed XML with JAXB; persisted Hibernate objects; implemented Spring Scheduling for inserts; wrote JUnit tests.
Application Architect at Infinity Insurance
August 1, 2012 - February 28, 2015
Replaced a GUI with a web application using Groovy, Grails, and Sencha ExtJS. Leveraged Sencha Architect for rapid UI development and integrated server-side Groovy/Grails components.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
January 11, 2030 - February 16, 2026

Qualifications

Mulesoft Certified Engineer
January 11, 2030 - May 15, 2022
AWS Course
January 11, 2030 - March 20, 2024

Industry Experience

Telecommunications, Government, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services