I'm a results-driven Full Stack Java Developer with 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable enterprise applications across banking, SaaS, and customer engagement platforms. I specialize in building robust backend services with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices, while delivering vibrant frontends with React and Next.js to provide end-to-end solutions. I focus on performance, reliability, and secure design to drive measurable business outcomes. I leverage CI/CD automation, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) to accelerate delivery. I also incorporate AI-assisted development tools to boost developer productivity and produce production-ready features, all while adhering to regulatory requirements such as PCI-DSS and GDPR.

RISHIKESH REDDY KOTHA

I'm a results-driven Full Stack Java Developer with 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable enterprise applications across banking, SaaS, and customer engagement platforms. I specialize in building robust backend services with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices, while delivering vibrant frontends with React and Next.js to provide end-to-end solutions. I focus on performance, reliability, and secure design to drive measurable business outcomes. I leverage CI/CD automation, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) to accelerate delivery. I also incorporate AI-assisted development tools to boost developer productivity and produce production-ready features, all while adhering to regulatory requirements such as PCI-DSS and GDPR.

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I’m a results-driven Full Stack Java Developer with 5+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable enterprise applications across banking, SaaS, and customer engagement platforms. I specialize in building robust backend services with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices, while delivering vibrant frontends with React and Next.js to provide end-to-end solutions. I focus on performance, reliability, and secure design to drive measurable business outcomes.

I leverage CI/CD automation, containerization with Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) to accelerate delivery. I also incorporate AI-assisted development tools to boost developer productivity and produce production-ready features, all while adhering to regulatory requirements such as PCI-DSS and GDPR.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Software Engineer (Full Stack Java) at D VIT Technologies Inc / RK Software Services LLC
February 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and developed scalable backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs, applying Domain-Driven Design and SOLID principles to improve maintainability. Implemented RBAC with JWT/OAuth2 for secure access, integrated CloudWatch-based observability, and orchestrated 8+ microservices with Docker on AWS. Implemented AI-assisted development tools to boost team productivity and reduce defect rates.
Full Stack Java Developer at OptimumHQ
February 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Architected and developed a custom Java/Spring Boot workflow engine for visual configuration of approvals, escalations, and notifications, reducing manual processes by 50% and operational overhead by 30%. Built SSR Next.js frontend with 20+ reusable components; implemented strict TypeScript typing; connected REST APIs with ERP/CRM; achieved WCAG 2.1 AA compliance; improved page load times and SEO visibility.
Full Stack Java Developer at Yes Bank, India
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2023
Developed RESTful APIs for digital banking with Java, Spring Boot, and Jakarta EE; migrated monolithic banking application to microservices; achieved 99.9% uptime for mission-critical workflows; implemented RBAC with JWT/OAuth2; optimized SQL queries and introduced Redis caching; deployed on AWS/Azure with CI/CD pipelines.
Software Engineer (Full Stack Java) at Divit Technologies Inc / RK Software Services LLC
February 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and developed scalable backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs; applied Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and SOLID principles to create modular, maintainable service layers; built automated CI/CD pipelines with Git, Maven, and Azure DevOps; containerized 8+ microservices with Docker and deployed cloud-native workloads on AWS; integrated Spring Security with JWT/OAuth2 for RBAC, ensuring PCI-DSS and GDPR compliance across transaction endpoints; implemented intelligent logging with CloudWatch dashboards and anomaly detection to improve incident response; developed high-performance Node.js middleware for asynchronous event processing; architected server-side rendering for Next.js pages to improve UX; introduced AI-assisted code review and automated documentation/testing to accelerate sprint delivery.

Education

Master of Information Technology at Northern Arizona University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Master of Information Technology at Northern Arizona University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024

Qualifications

AWS Certified Developer – Associate
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
January 11, 2030 - April 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education