I am an experienced Backend Developer with over 7 years specializing in Java, having engineered robust financial and ERP systems for global brands like VISA, PayPal, Consorsbank, Anyfin, and Bol.com. My expertise spans scalable Java/Kotlin microservices, RESTful API design, and implementing CI/CD pipelines with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and security. I work efficiently both independently and in collaborative Agile teams, championing best practices and quality in code and testing. Working primarily in the financial services and e-commerce sectors, I've contributed to building and maintaining high-volume transaction systems and have automated workflows using Python and Golang. I'm passionate about continuous learning and leveraging cloud and container technologies such as GCP, Docker, and Kubernetes to deliver scalable solutions. Currently, I am based in the Netherlands and open to leveraging my skills in backend architecture and cloud-native environments.

Shilpa Sukumar

I am an experienced Backend Developer with over 7 years specializing in Java, having engineered robust financial and ERP systems for global brands like VISA, PayPal, Consorsbank, Anyfin, and Bol.com. My expertise spans scalable Java/Kotlin microservices, RESTful API design, and implementing CI/CD pipelines with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and security. I work efficiently both independently and in collaborative Agile teams, championing best practices and quality in code and testing. Working primarily in the financial services and e-commerce sectors, I've contributed to building and maintaining high-volume transaction systems and have automated workflows using Python and Golang. I'm passionate about continuous learning and leveraging cloud and container technologies such as GCP, Docker, and Kubernetes to deliver scalable solutions. Currently, I am based in the Netherlands and open to leveraging my skills in backend architecture and cloud-native environments.

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I am an experienced Backend Developer with over 7 years specializing in Java, having engineered robust financial and ERP systems for global brands like VISA, PayPal, Consorsbank, Anyfin, and Bol.com. My expertise spans scalable Java/Kotlin microservices, RESTful API design, and implementing CI/CD pipelines with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and security. I work efficiently both independently and in collaborative Agile teams, championing best practices and quality in code and testing.

Working primarily in the financial services and e-commerce sectors, I’ve contributed to building and maintaining high-volume transaction systems and have automated workflows using Python and Golang. I’m passionate about continuous learning and leveraging cloud and container technologies such as GCP, Docker, and Kubernetes to deliver scalable solutions. Currently, I am based in the Netherlands and open to leveraging my skills in backend architecture and cloud-native environments.

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Software Engineer at Bol.com
March 1, 2025 - Present
Designed, built, and maintained scalable Java/Kotlin microservices handling high-volume financial transactions, ensuring performance, reliability, and security. Implemented RESTful APIs and integrated observability solutions using Prometheus and Grafana for robust monitoring and alerting. Automated CI/CD pipelines with GitLab for rapid, quality-focused deployments. Conducted code reviews and championed Java testing and best practices within the team.
Backend Engineer at Anyfin
September 30, 2022 - August 21, 2025
Engineered and supported backend payment systems leveraging Java, focusing on scalable and accurate transaction processing. Automated workflows and reporting accuracy using Python and Golang, supporting Java microservices, Airflow, and Google Cloud Platform.
Application Development Senior Analyst at Accenture - VISA
October 31, 2021 - August 21, 2025
Migrated traditional Payment Gateway software systems to modern technologies such as Golang and messaging queues to be operational by 2027.
Application Development Senior Analyst at Accenture - PayPal
December 1, 2020 - August 21, 2025
Part of the User domain development team, implemented Spring Boot web services and REST API design. Migrated legacy C++ systems to Java with re-implementation of web services. Conducted technical POCs and wrote unit test cases using JUnit and mocking frameworks, focusing on Spring Boot and Java 8.
Offshore Software Engineer at Geojit Technologies – Consorsbank
October 31, 2018 - August 21, 2025
Designed and developed Java Spring backend systems for Consorsbank’s trading applications meeting strict performance, reliability, and compliance requirements. Built and maintained scalable RESTful web services enabling secure financial transactions in Europe. Led backend architecture and implementation, enforcing object-oriented design and database modeling. Collaborated with German product managers and teams to deliver business-critical features. Conducted code reviews, enforced Java best practices, and provided ongoing support for mission-critical trading systems with optimized transaction throughput. Participated in Agile scrum processes and delivered high-performing front-end modules integrated with Java backends.

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