Hi, I'm Karthikeya Arra, a passionate and enthusiastic IT professional with over 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer, specializing in Agile development environments and Web Applications. I have a strong background in product-oriented and healthcare sectors, and I enjoy taking on new challenges to enhance my technical skills and contribute meaningfully to my team and projects. I am proficient in Java and full-stack development, with expertise in microservices, cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. I take pride in writing efficient, maintainable code and have hands-on experience creating secure and scalable APIs. Collaboration and continuous learning are key drivers in my professional journey, and I look forward to growing and making a positive impact in the IT industry.

Karthikeya Arra

Hi, I'm Karthikeya Arra, a passionate and enthusiastic IT professional with over 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer, specializing in Agile development environments and Web Applications. I have a strong background in product-oriented and healthcare sectors, and I enjoy taking on new challenges to enhance my technical skills and contribute meaningfully to my team and projects. I am proficient in Java and full-stack development, with expertise in microservices, cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. I take pride in writing efficient, maintainable code and have hands-on experience creating secure and scalable APIs. Collaboration and continuous learning are key drivers in my professional journey, and I look forward to growing and making a positive impact in the IT industry.

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Hi, I’m Karthikeya Arra, a passionate and enthusiastic IT professional with over 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer, specializing in Agile development environments and Web Applications. I have a strong background in product-oriented and healthcare sectors, and I enjoy taking on new challenges to enhance my technical skills and contribute meaningfully to my team and projects.

I am proficient in Java and full-stack development, with expertise in microservices, cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. I take pride in writing efficient, maintainable code and have hands-on experience creating secure and scalable APIs. Collaboration and continuous learning are key drivers in my professional journey, and I look forward to growing and making a positive impact in the IT industry.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Full Stack Developer at United Health Group
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Developed and optimized MySQL database schemas to improve query response times by 40%. Implemented scalable microservices using Docker, Kubernetes, and Spring Boot for high availability and quick deployments. Built Kafka-based messaging systems for managing real estate transaction data pipelines with optimized broker settings and fault-tolerant consumer groups. Leveraged AWS Lambda to reduce operational costs with serverless architecture. Enhanced responsiveness via Redis caching and designed real-time data processing systems using Apache Kafka Streams and Avro serialization. Secured REST APIs with JWT authentication and Spring Security, and managed containerized app deployments using Kubernetes and Amazon ECS with automated CI/CD pipelines. Contributed across the full SDLC in Agile teams, ensuring smooth project delivery and collaboration using Jira and Confluence.
Full Stack Developer at United Health Group
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Created and refined MySQL database schemas for real estate applications, improving query response times by 40%. Developed microservices with Docker, Kubernetes, and Spring Boot for scalable and highly available deployments. Built Kafka-based messaging systems for managing high-throughput real estate transaction data. Implemented AWS Lambda serverless architecture to reduce operational costs. Enhanced responsiveness using Redis caching. Designed real-time data processing with Apache Kafka Streams and Avro serialization. Developed secure REST APIs with Spring Security and JWT authentication. Managed containerized application deployments using Kubernetes and Amazon ECS with proper scaling and lifecycle management. Developed unit and integration tests achieving over 90% coverage. Created CI/CD pipelines for smooth automated deployments. Implemented cron jobs and data synchronization between Document DB and downstream systems. Optimized cloud resources on Amazon EC2 for efficient performanc
Jr. Software Engineer at Vertocity
January 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Developed and implemented Spring Batch tasks to handle large-scale data processing with high scalability and fault tolerance, improving execution times by 30%. Designed MongoDB Document DB schemas to enhance batch processing and query performance. Automated batch jobs using Spring Scheduler and Quartz with retry and error-handling strategies to minimize data loss. Utilized Spring Batch Job Repository for process recovery and monitoring, and created dashboards for batch job observability. Mentored junior engineers to improve team productivity in batch job development. Managed cron jobs for real-time data sync ensuring data accuracy between systems.
Jr. Software Engineer at Vertocity
January 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Developed and implemented Spring Batch tasks to process large datasets with scalability and fault tolerance, improving system performance by 30%. Created schemas in Document DB for efficient JSON document storage and querying. Developed custom Mongo Template queries to enable complex batch data processing. Automated batch jobs using Spring Scheduler, Quartz Scheduler, and cron expressions ensuring timely ETL executions. Implemented retry, skip logic, and error-handling to maintain process integrity. Introduced Spring Batch Job Repository to enhance job execution tracking and recovery capabilities. Maintained cron jobs for real-time data synchronization ensuring data accuracy. Improved system stability through efficient exception handling. Developed monitoring dashboards to visualize batch job status and performance metrics. Mentored junior engineers enhancing team productivity.
Java Developer at Verzio
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Developed microservices using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud Config to ensure scalability and smooth deployment. Containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes alongside Helm Charts for consistent deployments. Integrated Apache Kafka for real-time data processing and implemented secure REST APIs with OAuth2 and JWT authentication. Optimized databases with Hibernate, PostgreSQL, and MySQL, including triggers and caching for performance improvements. Designed GraphQL services and RESTful APIs to reduce server load. Ensured 95% code coverage with robust unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, Jest, and Enzyme. Automated CI/CD pipelines with Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins for consistent deployments.
Java Developer at Verzio
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Developed and deployed microservices using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud Config ensuring scalability and performance. Used Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts for streamlined containerization and multi-environment deployments. Integrated Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming with optimized partition rebalancing. Implemented Single Sign-On and secure REST APIs utilizing OpenID Connect, OAuth2, and JWT. Optimized database operations with Hibernate, PostgreSQL, and MySQL including triggers and caching enhancements. Developed GraphQL services to reduce server load and improve response times. Conducted unit and integration tests using JUnit, Mockito, Jest, and Enzyme achieving 95% code coverage. Automated CI/CD pipelines with Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins to expedite deployment.

Education

Master of Science at University of Missouri Kansas City
August 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025
Master of Science at University of Missouri Kansas City
August 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025

Qualifications

AWS Certified Cloud Associate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
AWS Certified Cloud Associate
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Real Estate & Construction, Financial Services, Professional Services