I am Harshada Rahate, a software engineer with 10 years of IT experience, including over 8 years in Java backend development. I design and lead distributed, cloud-native systems using Spring Boot and microservices, with strong proficiency in core Java, multithreading, JDBC/Hibernate/JPA, and REST APIs. I have built scalable front-end apps using Angular and React, developed server-side solutions with Node.js, and automated repetitive tasks with Python. I also work in DevOps with CI/CD, IaC on AWS/Kubernetes/OpenShift, and I bring a solid banking and finance domain background to drive secure, high-performance enterprise platforms.

Harshada Rahate

I am Harshada Rahate, a software engineer with 10 years of IT experience, including over 8 years in Java backend development. I design and lead distributed, cloud-native systems using Spring Boot and microservices, with strong proficiency in core Java, multithreading, JDBC/Hibernate/JPA, and REST APIs. I have built scalable front-end apps using Angular and React, developed server-side solutions with Node.js, and automated repetitive tasks with Python. I also work in DevOps with CI/CD, IaC on AWS/Kubernetes/OpenShift, and I bring a solid banking and finance domain background to drive secure, high-performance enterprise platforms.

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I am Harshada Rahate, a software engineer with 10 years of IT experience, including over 8 years in Java backend development. I design and lead distributed, cloud-native systems using Spring Boot and microservices, with strong proficiency in core Java, multithreading, JDBC/Hibernate/JPA, and REST APIs.

I have built scalable front-end apps using Angular and React, developed server-side solutions with Node.js, and automated repetitive tasks with Python. I also work in DevOps with CI/CD, IaC on AWS/Kubernetes/OpenShift, and I bring a solid banking and finance domain background to drive secure, high-performance enterprise platforms.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Engineering Lead/ Java Technology Lead (Platform & Cloud Systems) at INFOSYS USA LTD.
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Led 12+ engineers, coached first-time leads, and delivered distributed healthcare platforms on Azure and OpenShift. Designed and containerized Spring Boot microservices deployed on OpenShift/Kubernetes, enabling scalable, resilient, and highly available cloud-native solutions. Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins/OpenShift, automated testing and data processing with Python, and integrated Kafka/JMS for high-throughput messaging. Implemented Reactive Programming with Spring WebFlux, and led HIPAA-compliant security and vendor integrations (SSOs, SAP/Salesforce/CRM). Drove production support, observability with Prometheus/Grafana, and post-production improvements. Coordinated cross-functional teams, migrated mainframe workloads, and ensured regulatory compliance (HIPAA, SOX).
Java Full Stack Developer at ROUND ASSIST INC
February 1, 2022 - February 1, 2022
Developed a cloud-based logistics application (ship/carrier ecosystem) using Spring MVC, REST, and Angular. Led a team of 7 developers, implemented SOAP/REST web services, and containerized deployments with Docker. Built secure authentication (OAuth2/JWT), implemented Spring Integration, and integrated external services. Worked with AWS (Lambda, S3, RDS) and AWS Glue/Kinesis for data processing, and configured CI/CD with Jenkins. Delivered end-to-end features including ETL pipelines and data-driven dashboards.
Software Engineer at INSYGHT.AI
September 1, 2019 - September 1, 2019
Developed scalable RESTful APIs and web applications using Node.js and Angular. Built modular Node.js microservices with Express.js, implemented authentication and authorization, and performed backend performance tuning. Designed RESTful APIs, integrated third-party services, and contributed to AI/ML-enabled features and data processing pipelines. Worked with AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB, RDS, S3) and ETL pipelines (AWS Glue) for analytics and reporting.
Software Engineer at DEUTSCHE BANK
December 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009
Partnered with Tokyo trading desks to analyze requirements and deliver Java-based enhancements for front-office trading workflows, RFQ processing, and pricing. Provided technical and operations support, automated reconciliation and trade validation using Java and PL/SQL, and developed UNIX Shell and Perl scripts for daily/monthly validation and STP workflows. Supported Bloomberg integration and Bloomberg trading workflows.
Junior Support Engineer – BACK OFFICE at STATE STREET
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2008
Provided reconciliation support for Fixed Income securities, derivatives, and trade data. Developed and maintained scripts for monitoring and pre/post-production activities, supported 24x7 environments, and gained hands-on experience with Oracle/PL-SQL and Linux shell scripting. Contributed to production support and incident management.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Programming (CPD) at Seneca College, Toronto
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2020
B. Com in Accounts, Finance & Economics at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2004
Advanced Business Analysis Certification at Techno Canada, Centre of Excellence
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2015
Evaluated equivalency: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with IT Concentration at Carnegie Evaluations LLC
January 11, 2030 - November 18, 2025

Qualifications

Advanced Business Analysis Certification
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Financial Services, Professional Services