I am a Full Stack Software Engineer with 8 years of experience specializing in Java-based web and enterprise applications and client-server multi-tier applications. I am proficient in the full software development lifecycle using Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like JIRA. My expertise includes designing, developing, deploying, and supporting scalable applications focusing on microservices and cloud-native architectures. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with Java, Kotlin, Python, and JavaScript frameworks and have built secure, high-performing payment and financial systems for leading companies. I have a strong background in developing RESTful APIs, integrating with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, and implementing CI/CD pipelines that enhance deployment efficiency and reliability. I take pride in delivering high-quality, secure software solutions using modern design patterns and testing methodologies.

Safal Acharya

I am a Full Stack Software Engineer with 8 years of experience specializing in Java-based web and enterprise applications and client-server multi-tier applications. I am proficient in the full software development lifecycle using Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like JIRA. My expertise includes designing, developing, deploying, and supporting scalable applications focusing on microservices and cloud-native architectures. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with Java, Kotlin, Python, and JavaScript frameworks and have built secure, high-performing payment and financial systems for leading companies. I have a strong background in developing RESTful APIs, integrating with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, and implementing CI/CD pipelines that enhance deployment efficiency and reliability. I take pride in delivering high-quality, secure software solutions using modern design patterns and testing methodologies.

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I am a Full Stack Software Engineer with 8 years of experience specializing in Java-based web and enterprise applications and client-server multi-tier applications. I am proficient in the full software development lifecycle using Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like JIRA. My expertise includes designing, developing, deploying, and supporting scalable applications focusing on microservices and cloud-native architectures.

Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with Java, Kotlin, Python, and JavaScript frameworks and have built secure, high-performing payment and financial systems for leading companies. I have a strong background in developing RESTful APIs, integrating with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, and implementing CI/CD pipelines that enhance deployment efficiency and reliability. I take pride in delivering high-quality, secure software solutions using modern design patterns and testing methodologies.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer III at Best Buy HQ
April 1, 2023 - Present
Led the design and development of Payment Authorization and Tokenization Services using Java 17/21 and Groovy. Developed enterprise-class applications and APIs using Spring, Hibernate, TypeScript, ReactJS, and Bootstrap, implementing robust, secure payment processing systems for Best Buy Canada and US. Built scalable microservices deployed on AWS ECS, integrated queue systems like AWS SQS and SNS, and utilized Apache Kafka for event-driven architecture. Automated deployments with Jenkins and OMNI Tank, containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes, and maintained production support through Splunk monitoring. Involved in API security, PCI-DSS compliance, microservices development using Kotlin and Spring Boot, and data management using Postgres, MariaDB, MongoDB, and Redis.
Full Stack Java Developer at JPMC
March 18, 2023 - August 26, 2025
Engaged in the full software development lifecycle with Agile and TDD methodologies to develop enterprise applications for payment processing and banking sectors. Designed and developed UI components using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, and Angular versions 12 and 14. Implemented backend services using Java 11, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs with OAuth2 security. Worked on AWS cloud services including DynamoDB and Lambda, containerized applications using Docker, and managed CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins. Developed serverless architectures, optimized database access with Oracle, DB2, and SQL Server, integrated with payment gateways and messaging platforms (ActiveMQ, Kafka). Provided production support and thorough testing using Kotlin Test and MockK.
Full Stack Java Developer at Goldman Sachs
December 31, 2021 - August 26, 2025
Designed and developed Java microservices for equity and stock plan management including API integrations with brokerage and trading platforms. Used Spring MVC, Hibernate, Cassandra, and Oracle for robust backend services, and developed frontend with ReactJS, JavaScript, and related technologies. Handled multi-threading, JMS event processing, and authentication measures like SAML/OAuth2. Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps, ensured regulatory security compliance, and monitored MongoDB clusters. Worked with AWS services for infrastructure management and deployed applications on IBM WebSphere. Maintained code quality with JUnit and Jenkins and utilized Kafka for real-time data pipelines.
Java Developer at Micro Net Solutions
September 30, 2019 - August 26, 2025
Implemented microservices using Java 8 and developed Enterprise JavaBeans and JMS for business logic and messaging. Developed front-end UI with JavaScript, AngularJS, Bootstrap, and backend services with Spring framework and Hibernate. Automated build and deployment with Jenkins and Maven, deployed applications on JBoss Application Server, and created SOAP web services following SOA principles. Applied design patterns such as Singleton and Factory, performed database migrations and ORM mappings, and focused on test-driven development with JUnit. Custom-configured JIRA issue tracking and maintained codebase with rigorous testing and deployment practices.

Education

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering at SRM University Delhi NCR, INDIA
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Master of Science in Information Technology Management at Concordia University St Paul, MN
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Retail

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