Senior Java Full Stack Developer at Nationwide Insurance

Spearheaded the development of microservices architecture using Java 21 and Spring Boot 3, enhancing system scalability and performance by 30% through REST API design and implementation. Engineered secure authentication using OAuth2 and OpenID Connect (OIDC), ensuring compliance with OWASP API Top 10 standards and improving security posture across applications. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions, streamlining deployment processes and reducing release times by 40%. Optimized database performance in PostgreSQL, resulting in a 25% reduction in data retrieval times. Developed and maintained distributed systems leveraging Apache Kafka for event-driven architecture, achieving exactly-once processing semantics and enhancing data consistency across services. Led a team of 5 developers, adopting Agile methodologies, facilitating daily standups and sprint planning. Implemented monitoring and alerting solutions using Prometheus a

Full Stack Java Developer at Huntington National Bank

Developed responsive web applications using Java 17 and Spring MVC, focusing on UI/UX principles to enhance user engagement and conversion. Integrated third-party APIs for payment processing and customer management, ensuring seamless functionality and regulatory compliance. Implemented microservices using Spring WebFlux for improved scalability and performance. Collaborated with designers to translate Canva mockups into functional web pages, ensuring visual consistency. Used Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration, enabling blue-green deployments and canary releases. Conducted performance testing with k6 and JMeter to identify bottlenecks and optimize user experience. Managed stakeholder requirements and supported migration of legacy systems to modern architectures. Implemented Flyway for database migrations and participated in code reviews and pair programming.

Java Application Developer at Walmart Global Tech

Engineered backend services using Java 17 and Spring Framework 6, focusing on REST API design to support client applications and improve interoperability. Developed event-driven applications utilizing Apache Kafka and Kafka Streams for real-time processing. Implemented security best practices with Spring Security, JWT, and OAuth2. Optimized MySQL performance through effective indexing strategies. Collaborated with product managers to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Participated in Agile ceremonies, contributed to CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI), and mentored junior developers. Conducted root-cause analysis for production incidents and drove improvements, while supporting continuous integration and deployment practices.