I am a Java Full Stack Developer with over 7 years of experience working across the complete software development life cycle. I specialize in building scalable and secure web applications, leveraging Java, React, Angular, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies to deliver robust financial and healthcare solutions. My skills extend to microservices, containerization, and DevOps to ensure efficient, high-quality deployments. I enjoy collaborating in agile environments, solving complex problems, and continuously improving both client-facing applications and backend systems. I am passionate about integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven chatbots and serverless computing to enhance user experiences and operational efficiency.

Samhitha Ballem

I am a Java Full Stack Developer with over 7 years of experience working across the complete software development life cycle. I specialize in building scalable and secure web applications, leveraging Java, React, Angular, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies to deliver robust financial and healthcare solutions. My skills extend to microservices, containerization, and DevOps to ensure efficient, high-quality deployments. I enjoy collaborating in agile environments, solving complex problems, and continuously improving both client-facing applications and backend systems. I am passionate about integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven chatbots and serverless computing to enhance user experiences and operational efficiency.

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I am a Java Full Stack Developer with over 7 years of experience working across the complete software development life cycle. I specialize in building scalable and secure web applications, leveraging Java, React, Angular, Spring Boot, and cloud technologies to deliver robust financial and healthcare solutions. My skills extend to microservices, containerization, and DevOps to ensure efficient, high-quality deployments.

I enjoy collaborating in agile environments, solving complex problems, and continuously improving both client-facing applications and backend systems. I am passionate about integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI-driven chatbots and serverless computing to enhance user experiences and operational efficiency.

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Language

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Work Experience

Java Full Stack Developer at Southside Bank
September 1, 2022 - Present
Developed and enhanced core digital banking functionalities including account management, fund transfers, bill payments, and transaction history using Java 8/11, Spring Boot, Spring MVC. Designed and optimized RESTful APIs and SOAP Web Services using Spring Boot, Node.js, JSON, and XML for seamless integration with mobile and web applications. Engineered dynamic front-end components using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and JavaScript to ensure responsive UIs. Built and maintained microservices architecture with Spring Cloud, Hibernate, Docker, and Kubernetes. Integrated Scala-based Play Framework REST APIs for backend functionality. Implemented OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and JWT for secure authentication. Developed batch jobs with Spring Batch and Quartz Scheduler. Employed Kafka and RabbitMQ for event-driven real-time transaction processing. Managed AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, RDS, Cognito, S3, ECS, and CloudFormation for deployment and scalability. Created and maintained CI/CD pipelines us
Java Full Stack Developer at Seton Healthcare Family
August 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Designed and developed patient data management modules compliant with HIPAA. Implemented role-based access controls (RBAC) for healthcare security. Built scalable RESTful APIs following HL7 and FHIR standards. Collaborated on UI using Angular with Angular Reactive Forms. Secured applications with Spring Security, OAuth2, JWT, and biometric login. Developed Microservices architecture using Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Docker, and Kubernetes on AWS and Azure. Enhanced systems with Hibernate interceptors, batch processing via Spring Batch, and event-driven workflows with Kafka and RabbitMQ. Performed API performance tuning, logging, monitoring using ELK and Prometheus/Grafana. Automated CI/CD pipelines and implemented branching strategies with Git. Conducted code reviews and delivered technical training.
Java Developer at Costco
June 30, 2019 - July 10, 2025
Developed and maintained full-stack e-commerce platform; enhanced online ordering, payment, and inventory tracking. Utilized Spring multi-threading, Dependency Injection, and Security for scalable applications. Designed RESTful Microservices with Spring Boot and Hibernate. Developed AngularJS and Angular 8 frontends with reusable Typescript components. Tuned Hibernate configurations for performance. Automated SOAP web services and validated data across Oracle, MySQL, and MongoDB. Created REST API endpoints with Swagger and NodeJS. Enabled real-time monitoring with Spring Boot Actuator and Micrometer. Implemented Java-based BPM for retail workflows, integrated AWS Lambda, and managed application logging with CloudWatch and AWS X-Ray. Participated in Agile/Scrum processes, implemented SAML and OAuth, and improved CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes. Developed unit tests with JUnit and ensured secure data encryption.
Java Full Stack Developer at Southside Bank
September 1, 2022 - Present
Developed and enhanced core digital banking functionalities using Java and Spring Boot. Designed RESTful and SOAP web services, built responsive front-end components with React and Angular, and maintained microservices deployed with Docker and Kubernetes. Integrated OAuth2, JWT authentication, and event-driven processing with Kafka and RabbitMQ. Leveraged AWS cloud services for scalable deployment and CI/CD pipelines. Improved user experience with real-time notifications and chatbot automation using OpenAI models.
Java Full Stack Developer at Seton Healthcare Family
August 31, 2022 - August 18, 2025
Designed patient data management modules ensuring HIPAA compliance, implemented role-based access control, and built RESTful APIs following healthcare standards. Collaborated on frontend UI components using Angular and integrated Spring Security for authorization. Developed scalable microservices architecture with Docker and Kubernetes, implemented secure authentication using OAuth2 and JWT, and enhanced logging and monitoring with ELK and Prometheus. Automated CI/CD pipelines and optimized database interactions with Oracle and AWS services.
Java Developer at Costco
June 30, 2019 - August 18, 2025
Developed and maintained full-stack e-commerce platform features including online ordering and payment processing. Utilized Spring and Hibernate for performance optimizations, designed RESTful microservices, and created reusable front-end components with AngularJS and Angular 8. Implemented SOAP services and database validations, secured services with SAML and OAuth, and integrated AWS Lambda and monitoring tools. Participated in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and automated CI/CD pipelines for retail applications.

Education

Masters in Computer Science at University of Texas at Arlington
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Masters in Computer Science at University of Texas at Arlington
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024

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Industry Experience

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