I am a Senior Java Backend Developer with over 11 years of experience designing and developing high-load, fault-tolerant distributed systems primarily in the finance and technology sectors. I specialize in Java (versions 8 to 17), Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures such as Kafka. I am also experienced in DevOps automation and CI/CD pipeline implementation. Throughout my career, I have taken full ownership of the software development lifecycle and thrived in Agile and Scrum teams. I'm passionate about fostering high-performing teams and continuously improving system stability and deployment efficiency. I am fluent in English and conversational in German, enabling me to work effectively in diverse environments.

Karan Mehta

I am a Senior Java Backend Developer with over 11 years of experience designing and developing high-load, fault-tolerant distributed systems primarily in the finance and technology sectors. I specialize in Java (versions 8 to 17), Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures such as Kafka. I am also experienced in DevOps automation and CI/CD pipeline implementation. Throughout my career, I have taken full ownership of the software development lifecycle and thrived in Agile and Scrum teams. I'm passionate about fostering high-performing teams and continuously improving system stability and deployment efficiency. I am fluent in English and conversational in German, enabling me to work effectively in diverse environments.

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I am a Senior Java Backend Developer with over 11 years of experience designing and developing high-load, fault-tolerant distributed systems primarily in the finance and technology sectors. I specialize in Java (versions 8 to 17), Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures such as Kafka. I am also experienced in DevOps automation and CI/CD pipeline implementation.

Throughout my career, I have taken full ownership of the software development lifecycle and thrived in Agile and Scrum teams. I’m passionate about fostering high-performing teams and continuously improving system stability and deployment efficiency. I am fluent in English and conversational in German, enabling me to work effectively in diverse environments.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Consultant (Lead Developer) at Morgan Stanley
February 28, 2025 - August 21, 2025
Designed and implemented high-load, fault-tolerant distributed systems for financial risk calculations using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring frameworks. Developed and maintained RESTful APIs integrating with Oracle and MongoDB for robust data access and storage. Led full software development lifecycle activities including design, deployment, incident resolution, and production support. Improved cloud deployment efficiency through Docker, Kubernetes, Maven, and Git. Initiated cross-team technical reviews leading to architectural improvements and greater system stability.
Senior Software Engineer A2 at EPAM Systems
January 31, 2023 - August 21, 2025
Built scalable microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud connected to Oracle and MongoDB. Applied test-driven development and automation practices to ensure code quality and stability under high load conditions. Collaborated on architecture discussions and contributed API features for distributed banking applications. Streamlined build and deployment processes using Kubernetes, Docker, and Maven.
Associate - Lead Developer at Nomura Holdings
April 30, 2022 - August 21, 2025
Engineered a scalable market risk analytics platform using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka event streaming. Implemented hybrid data solutions using Oracle and NoSQL databases optimized for speed and reliability. Delivered production-ready code and led incident triaging and root cause analysis. Promoted adoption of design patterns to enhance platform stability and reliability.
Systems Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
March 31, 2018 - August 21, 2025
Developed real-time distributed services leveraging Java multithreading and JDBC. Enhanced asynchronous logging and data workflows through JDBC and Shell scripting.
Programmer at Tech Mahindra
June 30, 2016 - August 21, 2025
Automated SQL deployment and maintenance using shell scripting. Integrated systems with advanced PL/SQL and XML parsing to enable seamless data exchange.
Project Coordinator at Ugam Solutions (Merkle Company)
February 28, 2014 - August 21, 2025
Managed end-to-end project lifecycle for international clients and served as the primary client liaison to ensure timely, high-quality delivery and customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Electronics and Telecommunications at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025

Qualifications

Docker Foundations – ScholarHat
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Introduction to Kubernetes (LFS158) – The Linux Foundation
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Java Certification – HackerRank & TestDome (Top 10%)
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
McKinsey.org Forward Program
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Certified Core Java Developer – Rajesh Patkar Institute
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
AWS Training – Nomura India
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services

Experience Level

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