I am a results-oriented Java Backend Developer with over 4 years of experience building scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and RESTful APIs. I've worked extensively across financial and healthcare domains, successfully delivering backend solutions for organizations such as Ally Financial and Eli Lilly. I'm passionate about writing optimized backend logic, automating CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing system performance through caching, testing, and refactoring. I always seek to improve my technical skills through hands-on projects and certifications in Java, DevOps, and Cloud platforms. Open to relocation, I thrive in dynamic environments where my expertise in microservices architecture, system scalability, and third-party integrations can make a significant impact.

Bruk Gella

I am a results-oriented Java Backend Developer with over 4 years of experience building scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and RESTful APIs. I've worked extensively across financial and healthcare domains, successfully delivering backend solutions for organizations such as Ally Financial and Eli Lilly. I'm passionate about writing optimized backend logic, automating CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing system performance through caching, testing, and refactoring. I always seek to improve my technical skills through hands-on projects and certifications in Java, DevOps, and Cloud platforms. Open to relocation, I thrive in dynamic environments where my expertise in microservices architecture, system scalability, and third-party integrations can make a significant impact.

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I am a results-oriented Java Backend Developer with over 4 years of experience building scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and RESTful APIs. I’ve worked extensively across financial and healthcare domains, successfully delivering backend solutions for organizations such as Ally Financial and Eli Lilly. I’m passionate about writing optimized backend logic, automating CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing system performance through caching, testing, and refactoring.

I always seek to improve my technical skills through hands-on projects and certifications in Java, DevOps, and Cloud platforms. Open to relocation, I thrive in dynamic environments where my expertise in microservices architecture, system scalability, and third-party integrations can make a significant impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
Amharic
Fluent

Work Experience

Java Backend Developer at Ally Financial
May 1, 2023 - Present
Developed REST and SOAP APIs for high-volume transactional systems that handle JSON and XML formats. Implemented microservices using Spring Boot to enhance scalability of financial platforms. Applied design patterns such as MVC, Singleton, and Factory for modular and reusable code. Automated CI/CD workflows using Jenkins, Maven, Bitbucket, and Nexus. Designed scalable data models and managed distributed queries in Cassandra using CQL. Integrated monitoring and logging tools like Splunk and Log4j for real-time system insights. Enforced robust security with OAuth 2.0 and OKTA for authentication. Maintained high code quality via unit testing with JUnit and regular peer reviews.
Java Backend Developer at Eli Lilly
April 1, 2023 - August 18, 2025
Built and maintained backend services for healthcare platforms leveraging Java Spring Boot. Designed and implemented RESTful APIs to improve service performance and interoperability. Developed microservices to manage complex business logic optimizing response times. Enhanced backend data integration with Cassandra and SQL Server. Utilized Eclipse, Maven, and SVN for development and version control. Authored unit and integration tests with JUnit and utilized Log4j for logging. Collaborated across teams using Agile methodologies and JIRA. Supported deployment and monitoring on Tomcat and AWS services.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science at University of the District of Columbia
January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2021
AAS in Computer Science Technology at University of the District of Columbia Community College
January 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018

Qualifications

Building Operator Certification (BOC)
January 11, 2030 - August 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Healthcare

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