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Hi, I'm Benjamin Ely, a Senior Java Full-Stack Developer with over 12 years of experience. I've had the chance to work on a variety of projects, building high-performance microservices and front-end applications using frameworks like Spring Boot, Angular, and React.js. I enjoy optimizing performance and enhancing user experiences while working in Agile teams. I have solid experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, and I am proficient in DevOps tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Leading teams and mentoring developers has been a rewarding part of my journey, and I'm always eager to collaborate with product owners and cross-functional teams to deliver quality solutions aligned with business goals.…Hi, I'm Benjamin Ely, a Senior Java Full-Stack Developer with over 12 years of experience. I've had the chance to work on a variety of projects, building high-performance microservices and front-end applications using frameworks like Spring Boot, Angular, and React.js. I enjoy optimizing performance and enhancing user experiences while working in Agile teams. I have solid experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, and I am proficient in DevOps tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Leading teams and mentoring developers has been a rewarding part of my journey, and I'm always eager to collaborate with product owners and cross-functional teams to deliver quality solutions aligned with business goals.

Benjamin Ely

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Hi, I'm Benjamin Ely, a Senior Java Full-Stack Developer with over 12 years of experience. I've had the chance to work on a variety of projects, building high-performance microservices and front-end applications using frameworks like Spring Boot, Angular, and React.js. I enjoy optimizing performance and enhancing user experiences while working in Agile teams. I have solid experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, and I am proficient in DevOps tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Leading teams and mentoring developers has been a rewarding part of my journey, and I'm always eager to collaborate with product owners and cross-functional teams to deliver quality solutions aligned with business goals.…Hi, I'm Benjamin Ely, a Senior Java Full-Stack Developer with over 12 years of experience. I've had the chance to work on a variety of projects, building high-performance microservices and front-end applications using frameworks like Spring Boot, Angular, and React.js. I enjoy optimizing performance and enhancing user experiences while working in Agile teams. I have solid experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, and I am proficient in DevOps tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Leading teams and mentoring developers has been a rewarding part of my journey, and I'm always eager to collaborate with product owners and cross-functional teams to deliver quality solutions aligned with business goals.

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Hi, I’m Benjamin Ely, a Senior Java Full-Stack Developer with over 12 years of experience. I’ve had the chance to work on a variety of projects, building high-performance microservices and front-end applications using frameworks like Spring Boot, Angular, and React.js. I enjoy optimizing performance and enhancing user experiences while working in Agile teams.

I have solid experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, and I am proficient in DevOps tools like Docker and Kubernetes. Leading teams and mentoring developers has been a rewarding part of my journey, and I’m always eager to collaborate with product owners and cross-functional teams to deliver quality solutions aligned with business goals.

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Senior Java Full-Stack Developer | Team Lead at SoftServe

May 1, 2019 - February 28, 2025

Developed microservices using Java 8–18, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Quarkus, and Spring Cloud for a high-traffic B2B cannabis marketplace, ensuring robustness and reliability during peak times. Upgraded microservices to leverage Java 17 and 18 features including virtual threads (Project Loom) and Java 21 preview features. Designed GraphQL APIs with Quarkus and Kotlin, and led RESTful API integrations with logistics, payment, and compliance systems. Architected event-driven systems with Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ. Led Infrastructure as Code initiatives using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Azure Bicep, along with automation using Ansible and Chef across hybrid cloud environments. Directed phased legacy mainframe migration, middleware integration, and database optimization. Championed CI/CD pipeline development, security best practices, observability tooling, and front-end modernization from Angular 8 to 16, including Vue.js, React.js, and Kotlin/JS UIs. Mentored a team of developers, facilita

Java Full-Stack Developer at Cerner Corporation

October 1, 2016 - April 30, 2019

Developed backend features for Cerner's real-time patient data exchange platform using Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, and Quarkus while ensuring HIPAA and FDA compliance. Designed optimized RESTful APIs and built microservices with reactive capabilities using Apache Kafka. Migrated mainframe systems to cloud (AWS, Azure) improving scalability and disaster recovery per FDA regulations. Developed middleware integrations between modern and legacy FDA-regulated systems using MuleSoft and IBM MQ. Implemented containerized microservices on AKS and Azure App Service with Docker. Automated Infrastructure as Code provisioning with Terraform, CloudFormation, and Azure Bicep. Built GraphQL APIs and enforced HIPAA-compliant security. Developed serverless functions enabling real-time event-driven workflows. Managed relational and NoSQL databases with caching in FDA-compliant environments. Automated CI/CD pipelines achieving 50% faster deployments and maintained high-quality testing coverage. Contribute

Java Developer at Eagle Hill

January 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016

Developed secure and efficient banking applications using Java and Spring Framework, contributing to the migration of legacy systems to microservices architecture for Wells Fargo’s loan processing system. Created RESTful APIs for internal banking services improving data retrieval and system performance. Migrated on-premises applications to AWS (EC2, S3, RDS) enhancing scalability and cost efficiency. Optimized MySQL database queries and implemented Redis caching to reduce load and improve performance. Participated in CI/CD pipeline building using Jenkins and Maven and developed batch processing systems with Spring Batch for financial reconciliation. Supported fraud detection algorithm development and managed secure storage of financial reports on AWS S3.

Java Developer Intern at Wells Fargo

February 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

Assisted in the development of core banking applications focused on transaction processing using Java and Spring Framework. Supported SOAP-based web services development to improve system interoperability. Optimized MySQL database queries to reduce transaction processing times and improve application performance. Gained exposure to AWS EC2 and S3 services and helped implement caching solutions using Ehcache to reduce database load and enhance response times.

Senior Java Full-Stack Developer | Team Lead at SoftServe

May 1, 2019 - February 20, 2025

Developed microservices using Java and Kotlin with frameworks such as Spring Boot, Quarkus, and Spring Cloud for a high-traffic B2B cannabis marketplace, ensuring robustness during peak periods. Upgraded microservices to Java 17 and 18 integrating virtual threads for improved concurrency. Designed GraphQL and RESTful APIs for diverse integrations and led event-driven system architecture using Kafka and RabbitMQ. Led cloud infrastructure automation using Terraform, CloudFormation, and Azure Bicep, managing hybrid AWS and Azure environments including legacy system migration. Championing security with Spring Security, OAuth 2.0, JWT, and Azure AD, plus enforcing compliance standards. Spearheaded CI/CD pipeline development with Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Azure DevOps. Directed front-end modernization migrating Angular from version 8 to 16 and developed UI with Vue.js, React.js, Next.js, and Kotlin/JS. Established automated testing strategies and observability frameworks with Prometheus and Gr

Java Full-Stack Developer at Cerner Corporation

October 1, 2016 - April 30, 2019

Developed backend features for a real-time patient data exchange platform using Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, and Quarkus, ensuring HIPAA and FDA compliance. Designed and optimized REST APIs and implemented microservices architecture using Apache Kafka with reactive capabilities. Migrated mainframe systems to cloud platforms including AWS and Azure, managing Kubernetes clusters and databases with IaC tools like Terraform. Developed middleware integrations between modern Java services and legacy mainframes using MuleSoft and IBM MQ. Strengthened security with OAuth 2.0, JWT, and Azure Active Directory to protect healthcare data. Created serverless functions for event-driven healthcare workflows. Managed various relational and NoSQL databases, optimizing with Redis caching. Automated CI/CD pipelines cutting deployment times and ensuring reliability. Led front-end improvements migrating Angular versions and developing reusable UI components using Angular, React, Vue.js, and Kotlin/JS. Mentor

Java Developer at Eagle Hill

January 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016

Developed secure Java banking applications using Spring Framework and migrated legacy systems to microservices architecture for scalability. Created RESTful APIs to facilitate internal banking service integrations, improving performance and data retrieval times. Migrated applications to AWS for enhanced scalability. Optimized MySQL databases and implemented Redis caching to improve performance. Participated in CI/CD pipeline development using Jenkins and Maven. Developed batch processing systems for financial reconciliation and contributed to fraud detection algorithm development. Managed AWS S3 storage ensuring secure data access for compliance.

Java Developer Intern at Wells Fargo

February 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014

Assisted in core banking application development using Java and Spring Framework focused on transaction processing. Supported SOAP-based web services development for secure system communication. Optimized MySQL database queries to improve performance. Gained exposure to AWS services including EC2 and S3. Implemented Ehcache caching solutions to reduce database load and improve application response times.