I am a Full Stack Java Developer with over 8 years of experience specializing in building scalable, cloud-native enterprise applications across diverse sectors such as finance, e-commerce, banking, and aviation. My expertise spans developing RESTful microservices using Java technologies and crafting dynamic frontends using Angular and React. I have deep experience in real-time event-driven architectures leveraging Apache Kafka and cloud deployment on AWS and Microsoft Azure. I value agile collaboration, test-driven development, and continuous integration to ensure high-quality, maintainable software that aligns with business objectives in highly regulated industries.

Kareti Sai Naga Lokesh

I am a Full Stack Java Developer with over 8 years of experience specializing in building scalable, cloud-native enterprise applications across diverse sectors such as finance, e-commerce, banking, and aviation. My expertise spans developing RESTful microservices using Java technologies and crafting dynamic frontends using Angular and React. I have deep experience in real-time event-driven architectures leveraging Apache Kafka and cloud deployment on AWS and Microsoft Azure. I value agile collaboration, test-driven development, and continuous integration to ensure high-quality, maintainable software that aligns with business objectives in highly regulated industries.

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I am a Full Stack Java Developer with over 8 years of experience specializing in building scalable, cloud-native enterprise applications across diverse sectors such as finance, e-commerce, banking, and aviation. My expertise spans developing RESTful microservices using Java technologies and crafting dynamic frontends using Angular and React.

I have deep experience in real-time event-driven architectures leveraging Apache Kafka and cloud deployment on AWS and Microsoft Azure. I value agile collaboration, test-driven development, and continuous integration to ensure high-quality, maintainable software that aligns with business objectives in highly regulated industries.

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Work Experience

Full Stack Java Developer at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
February 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and developed cloud-native microservices for holiday pay processing using Java Spring Boot and PostgreSQL. Migrated services to Microsoft Azure, implemented secure credential management with Azure Key Vault, built CI/CD pipelines, and enabled observability using Azure Application Insights. Developed responsive UI components using Angular, integrated RESTful APIs, and enhanced UX with Angular Material. Architected modular service layers and integrated Apache Kafka for asynchronous event streaming. Optimized relational and NoSQL databases and automated source control and testing following TDD and Agile practices.
Full Stack Java Developer at United Airlines
December 31, 2023 - July 10, 2025
Built microservices for ingesting and processing financial data using Spring Boot, Kafka, and AWS. Developed Angular dashboards for credit risk visualization with real-time alert updates. Implemented RESTful APIs and handled high-throughput financial data processing. Integrated Apache Kafka, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB for transactional and semi-structured data. Deployed services on AWS Cloud and automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins. Managed source control effectively and implemented centralized logging with AWS CloudWatch. Followed Agile Scrum methodologies.
Senior Java Developer at Neiman Marcus
November 30, 2021 - July 10, 2025
Developed React-based responsive frontends and Java Spring Boot microservices for customer personalization and loyalty programs. Utilized Kafka for real-time event streaming and deployed microservices on AWS Cloud. Architected scalable service layers, designed relational and NoSQL schemas, and implemented business logic for loyalty tracking. Automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab, maintained high test coverage through TDD, and integrated centralized monitoring and logging. Worked in Agile Scrum teams collaborating across UX, product, cloud, and data teams.
Junior Java Developer at City National Bank
January 31, 2020 - July 10, 2025
Modernized legacy banking systems by developing Spring Boot microservices and Angular frontends. Migrated legacy Struts frontends, implemented real-time data binding and validation, and enhanced user experience. Designed transactional microservices integrating Apache Kafka for real-time processing. Utilized PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases and deployed on AWS with continuous integration and delivery implementations. Adhered to TDD and Agile Scrum methodologies.
Java Developer Intern at DataDot Software Solutions
May 31, 2018 - July 10, 2025
Developed microservices and Angular frontends for student management systems. Integrated Apache Kafka for asynchronous communication, designed MySQL and MongoDB schemas, and deployed applications on AWS. Automated CI/CD pipelines and followed TDD practices. Participated in Agile team ceremonies.
Full Stack Java Developer at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
February 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and developed cloud-native microservices for holiday pay processing using Java Spring Boot and PostgreSQL; constructed responsive Angular payroll dashboards. Migrated services to Microsoft Azure leveraging Azure Key Vault for secure credentials and Azure Application Insights for observability. Built CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Azure CLI. Integrated Apache Kafka for asynchronous pay processing events. Ensured data integrity with optimized PostgreSQL schemas and utilized MongoDB for audit logging. Maintained high test coverage with JUnit and Mockito under TDD. Adopted Agile practices including sprint ceremonies and peer reviews.
Full Stack Java Developer at United Airlines
December 31, 2023 - August 8, 2025
Developed microservices to ingest and process financial data utilizing Spring Boot and Kafka. Built dynamic Angular dashboards for credit risk visualization with real-time alerting features. Deployed on AWS Cloud with secure IAM roles and automated Jenkins CI/CD pipelines. Designed scalable APIs with Jackson and ModelMapper, and managed transactional data in PostgreSQL alongside semi-structured MongoDB data. Ensured system reliability through Test-Driven Development and centralized monitoring with AWS CloudWatch and Log4j. Collaborated fully in Agile Scrum teams for delivery and continuous improvement.
Senior Java Developer at Neiman Marcus
November 30, 2021 - August 8, 2025
Created responsive React frontends supporting personalized customer services including wishlists and styling recommendations. Developed Java Spring Boot microservices for loyalty programs, customer preferences, and real-time event streaming with Kafka. Administered deployment to AWS using EC2, ECS, and Secrets Manager with automated Jenkins pipelines. Applied TDD with JUnit and Mockito, and centralized logging via AWS CloudWatch and Logback. Worked closely with UX, product, cloud, and data teams and adhered to Agile Scrum methodologies.
Junior Java Developer at City National Bank
January 31, 2020 - August 8, 2025
Modernized legacy banking applications by migrating Struts-based frontends to Angular and backend systems to Spring Boot microservices. Developed Kafka producers and consumers for real-time shipment and claims processing. Optimized PostgreSQL relational data models alongside MongoDB for audit logs. Automated deployments on AWS Cloud platforms and version controlled source code with GitHub using branching and code reviews. Maintained robust unit and integration testing under TDD and logging through ELK stack to improve observability. Actively followed Agile Scrum processes with cross-functional team collaboration.
Java Developer Intern at DataDot Software Solutions
May 31, 2018 - August 8, 2025
Developed Angular frontends and Spring Boot microservices for student management systems covering admissions and attendance modules. Integrated asynchronous event-driven communication via Apache Kafka. Designed MySQL schema for transactional data and used MongoDB for audit logging. Automated CI/CD pipelines and managed deployments on AWS Elastic Beanstalk and S3. Followed Agile team practices with daily stand-ups and sprint planning. Applied TDD practices with JUnit and Mockito to ensure software quality.
Full Stack Java Developer at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
February 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and developed cloud-native microservices for holiday pay processing using Java Spring Boot and PostgreSQL. Migrated services to Microsoft Azure with secure credential management and observability. Developed responsive Angular UI components for payroll dashboards and implemented asynchronous event streaming using Apache Kafka. Automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab. Followed TDD principles and Agile methodologies to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions that improved payroll processing workflows.
Full Stack Java Developer at United Airlines
December 1, 2023 - August 15, 2025
Built microservices for ingesting and processing financial data from third-party APIs using Spring Boot, Kafka, and AWS. Developed Angular dashboards for credit risk visualization and alerts with real-time updates using RxJS. Handled secure deployment using AWS services including EC2, S3, and RDS. Automated build and deploy pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub. Implemented comprehensive testing and centralized logging with AWS CloudWatch. Worked in Agile Scrum teams ensuring rapid delivery and product quality.
Senior Java Developer at Neiman Marcus
November 1, 2021 - August 15, 2025
Developed microservices and responsive React frontends for personalized customer services and loyalty features. Integrated real-time Kafka data streams and deployed services on AWS with secure credential management. Managed REST API design and modular service layers for customer preferences and rewards. Automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab. Ensured system reliability through TDD and centralized monitoring. Collaborated with UX, cloud, and product teams in Agile environments.
Junior Java Developer at City National Bank
January 1, 2020 - August 15, 2025
Modernized legacy banking systems by building Spring Boot microservices and Angular frontends. Integrated Kafka for asynchronous real-time processing and optimized relational and NoSQL data layers. Migrated Struts frontends to Angular improving usability. Automated builds and deployments on AWS Cloud, supported by Jenkins CI and GitHub version control. Applied TDD and logging with ELK stack to enhance system observability. Worked within Agile Scrum teams collaborating with QA and DevOps.
Java Developer Intern at DataDot Software Solutions
May 1, 2018 - August 15, 2025
Developed microservices and Angular frontends for student management systems, including admissions and attendance modules. Implemented asynchronous communication using Apache Kafka. Designed MySQL and MongoDB schemas for transactional and audit data. Automated deployment pipelines with Jenkins and GitLab. Followed TDD and Agile workflows contributing to software quality and team collaboration.

Education

Master of Science at Saint Leo University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Science at St.Peter’s Engineering College
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Master of Science at Saint Leo University
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
Bachelor of Science at St.Peter’s Engineering College
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2018
Master of Science at Saint Leo University
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor of Science at St.Peter’s Engineering College
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018

Qualifications

AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
January 11, 2030 - July 10, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics, Retail, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Education