I am a seasoned Sr. Java Full Stack Developer with over 11 years of experience spanning design, development, integration, documentation, implementation, and testing in client/server environments. I thrive on solving complex problems with clean, scalable code and a collaborative mindset. I have hands-on expertise across the stack, including Java, Spring, microservices, cloud platforms, and modern front-end frameworks. I’m committed to quality, security, and delivering business value through practical engineering and continuous learning.

Nikhitha K

I am a seasoned Sr. Java Full Stack Developer with over 11 years of experience spanning design, development, integration, documentation, implementation, and testing in client/server environments. I thrive on solving complex problems with clean, scalable code and a collaborative mindset. I have hands-on expertise across the stack, including Java, Spring, microservices, cloud platforms, and modern front-end frameworks. I’m committed to quality, security, and delivering business value through practical engineering and continuous learning.

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I am a seasoned Sr. Java Full Stack Developer with over 11 years of experience spanning design, development, integration, documentation, implementation, and testing in client/server environments. I thrive on solving complex problems with clean, scalable code and a collaborative mindset.

I have hands-on expertise across the stack, including Java, Spring, microservices, cloud platforms, and modern front-end frameworks. I’m committed to quality, security, and delivering business value through practical engineering and continuous learning.

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Work Experience

Full Stack Java Developer at Molina Healthcare
December 1, 2023 - Present
Engineered a secure and scalable authentication system using JSON Web Tokens (JWT) across React and Angular applications, fortifying data integrity and user privacy. Worked extensively with EDI 837 healthcare claims data, performing parsing, validation, mapping, and transformation to automate eligibility, adjudication, and billing workflows. Implemented CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and Ansible; containerized services for Azure Kubernetes Service and AWS Lambda/DynamoDB. Leveraged Java 17 features such as lambdas and parallel streams to improve throughput. Optimized microservices interfacing with Cassandra and MySQL databases, and developed a modular front end with React. Built controllers with Spring MVC/Spring Boot, ensured HIPAA/PHI/PII compliance during EDI data processing, and deployed serverless components via API Gateway. Supported SDLC from requirements through testing and deployment in a DevOps environment.
Sr. Java Backend Developer at PNC Bank
March 1, 2022 - November 1, 2023
Implemented ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for centralized log management and proactive issue detection. Optimized Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL databases with refined indexing and multi-AZ failover. Monitored applications with New Relic and automated build processes with Gradle, improving build times by about 25%. Integrated OAuth for secure authentication and authorization. Designed and launched RESTful APIs to accelerate integration with client applications and improve responsiveness. Deployed AWS resources (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda) using Terraform and enforced Infrastructure as Code practices. Implemented Kafka messaging for reliable event streaming and used JDBC/Hibernate for data access, achieving significant performance gains. Led CI/CD with Jenkins, leveraging Terraform remote state for robust deployments and managed a microservices architecture that scaled with demand.
Java Full Stack Developer at Delta Air Lines
January 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Built RESTful services and MERN-style features using Node.js/Express and React-Redux for SPA development. Implemented JSON Web Token security, and migrated from on-premises to cloud-based infrastructure with GCP Kubernetes Engine, Docker, and Kubernetes. Developed microservices in Spring Boot and Spring MVC, with JPA/Hibernate data access and Oracle DB. Containerized apps and deployed on AWS with Jenkins CI/CD. Set up monitoring with Grafana and Splunk, and automated testing with Selenium, Cucumber, and TestNG. Collaborated with business and QA teams throughout SDLC to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions.
Java Developer at Dell
November 1, 2016 - December 1, 2019
Java Developer delivering J2EE applications using Spring MVC, Hibernate, JMS, and Oracle. Implemented RESTful/SOAP services, built with Spring and ORM technologies, and performed unit testing with JUnit and Mockito. Wrote efficient PL/SQL and Oracle stored procedures, and migrated applications from WebLogic to cloud-based environments using AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes. Participated in SDLC activities with Agile practices, emphasizing code quality via SonarQube and Maven-based builds.
Java Developer at Genpact
August 1, 2013 - October 1, 2016
Java Developer involved in core Java/J2EE development, Spring/Hibernate, JMS, and web services. Implemented SOAP/WSDL-based services, built with Struts and Spring frameworks, and engineered performance improvements for Oracle databases. Wrote unit tests with JUnit and Mockito, and automated testing with Selenium. Worked in an Agile/Scrum environment, contributing to design, development, and deployment of enterprise applications in AWS and on-premise environments.

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Software & Internet, Healthcare, Financial Services, Education, Professional Services