I am a dynamic Senior Java Backend Engineer with over 7 years of experience in designing and delivering enterprise-grade, cloud-native platforms that power real-time transactions. I have specialized skills in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and containerized microservices deployed on AWS EKS/Kubernetes at scale. At Daimler, I led a high-performing backend team, built event-driven pipelines, and engineered solutions that improved system performance by 30% and reduced deployment errors by 40%. I excel at collaborating with UX, product, and engineering leaders and thrive in large-scale digital transformation programs by translating complex requirements into clean, scalable, and future-ready solutions. My approach emphasizes clean code, agile methodologies, and test-driven development while maintaining high uptime and quick incident resolution.

Gopika Gursale

I am a dynamic Senior Java Backend Engineer with over 7 years of experience in designing and delivering enterprise-grade, cloud-native platforms that power real-time transactions. I have specialized skills in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and containerized microservices deployed on AWS EKS/Kubernetes at scale. At Daimler, I led a high-performing backend team, built event-driven pipelines, and engineered solutions that improved system performance by 30% and reduced deployment errors by 40%. I excel at collaborating with UX, product, and engineering leaders and thrive in large-scale digital transformation programs by translating complex requirements into clean, scalable, and future-ready solutions. My approach emphasizes clean code, agile methodologies, and test-driven development while maintaining high uptime and quick incident resolution.

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I am a dynamic Senior Java Backend Engineer with over 7 years of experience in designing and delivering enterprise-grade, cloud-native platforms that power real-time transactions. I have specialized skills in Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and containerized microservices deployed on AWS EKS/Kubernetes at scale. At Daimler, I led a high-performing backend team, built event-driven pipelines, and engineered solutions that improved system performance by 30% and reduced deployment errors by 40%.

I excel at collaborating with UX, product, and engineering leaders and thrive in large-scale digital transformation programs by translating complex requirements into clean, scalable, and future-ready solutions. My approach emphasizes clean code, agile methodologies, and test-driven development while maintaining high uptime and quick incident resolution.

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Work Experience

Lead Java Backend Developer at Infosys for Daimler (Germany)
December 1, 2020 - Present
Led the engineering of real-time, cloud-native microservices on AWS EKS using Java & Spring Boot to enable scalable and reliable backend payment flows. Designed event-driven pipelines with Kafka to boost responsiveness and scalability across distributed systems. Built and automated Jenkins-based CI/CD pipelines that reduced deployment failures by 40% and ensured audit-ready delivery. Achieved 30% performance improvements by optimizing backend workflows and data processing logic. Collaborated with architects and product managers to meet regulatory and performance requirements. Managed and mentored a 6-member backend team focusing on clean code, agile practices, and test-driven development. Maintained 99.9% uptime and handled production support incident resolution.
Java Backend Developer at Larsen & Toubro Infotech (India)
December 1, 2020 - August 19, 2025
Developed microservices with Spring Boot and DB2 to support enterprise-grade, data-heavy applications. Created comprehensive unit and integration tests using JUnit and Mockito, which improved test coverage and reduced defects. Assisted cross-functional teams in feature delivery, system integration, and release readiness. Contributed to code reviews and peer mentoring to ensure maintainability and adherence to best practices.

Education

B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering at Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, India
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Camunda BPM | LEX Training
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Agile DevOps Tools for Java | LEX
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Cloud Computing Essentials | LEX
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Project Management | MOSAIC Academy
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Generative AI in a Weekend: Learn ChatGPT and OpenAI | Udemy
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025
Master Microservices with Spring Boot and Spring Cloud | Udemy
January 11, 2030 - August 19, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics

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