I am a dynamic Full Stack Developer with over 8 years of experience designing and implementing innovative software solutions. I am proficient in Java, Spring Boot, and React.js, and have expertise in middleware services and integration testing. Throughout my career, I have achieved significant improvements in customer engagement and order management for my employers. I am passionate about leveraging my unique skills in fully remote roles to drive impactful solutions and enhance operational efficiency. I enjoy mentoring junior developers and working collaboratively within Agile and DevOps environments to deliver secure, high-quality software.

Lolita Young

I am a dynamic Full Stack Developer with over 8 years of experience designing and implementing innovative software solutions. I am proficient in Java, Spring Boot, and React.js, and have expertise in middleware services and integration testing. Throughout my career, I have achieved significant improvements in customer engagement and order management for my employers. I am passionate about leveraging my unique skills in fully remote roles to drive impactful solutions and enhance operational efficiency. I enjoy mentoring junior developers and working collaboratively within Agile and DevOps environments to deliver secure, high-quality software.

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I am a dynamic Full Stack Developer with over 8 years of experience designing and implementing innovative software solutions. I am proficient in Java, Spring Boot, and React.js, and have expertise in middleware services and integration testing. Throughout my career, I have achieved significant improvements in customer engagement and order management for my employers.

I am passionate about leveraging my unique skills in fully remote roles to drive impactful solutions and enhance operational efficiency. I enjoy mentoring junior developers and working collaboratively within Agile and DevOps environments to deliver secure, high-quality software.

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Work Experience

Software Engineer at Quadrant
October 1, 2023 - Present
Developing middleware services using Spring Boot and Apache Camel to integrate Oracle ERP SaaS solution, replacing legacy applications for order management processes. Responsibilities include building REST services, scheduled services, and services listening to messaging systems deployed on AKS platform for better scalability. Utilized Azure Service Bus and MongoDB for backend database management. Ensured functionality integrity with integration testing using JUnit. Contributed to modernization projects using Java 8/11, JavaScript, React.js, and built CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins.
Minister at Charis Bible College
August 31, 2023 - July 10, 2025
Worked as a minister answering the prayer line and earned a diploma in biblical studies.
Software Engineer at Perficient
October 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Developed middleware services integrating Oracle ERP SaaS with legacy systems using Spring Boot and Apache Camel. Built RESTful services, scheduled services, and messaging-based services deployed on AKS. Worked extensively with Azure Service Bus, MongoDB, and tested services with JUnit. Engaged in modernization projects using technologies like Java 8/11, JavaScript, React.js, and Python. Managed CI/CD with Jenkins, Maven, Docker, and Kubernetes. Supported production environments using AppDynamics and Kibana.
Software Engineer at Perficient
October 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Java developer for Next Gen Order Management system processing high volume of orders with microservices architecture. Provided credential lookup via SOAP, permission checks, and integrated legacy systems. Applied Agile Scrum methodologies, developed both front-end and back-end microservices with Spring Boot, JavaScript, Node.js, and Java. Built responsive front-end solutions and maintained CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins. Technologies included Java 8/11, Groovy, shell scripting, Oracle databases, and tools like SonarQube and AppDynamics.
Systems Engineer at Tek Systems
September 30, 2021 - July 10, 2025
Technical Lead for Customer Experience team at General Motors. Developed asynchronous orchestration code for microservices, databases, and mainframe integration using J2EE, EJB, Weblogic, and JMS with TIBCO. Created Java message beans, utilities for XML data extraction with JiBX and StAX, DAOs with Hibernate and JDBC, and CyberArk integrations for credential retrieval. Delivered Angular and Java client applications, championed code quality, and used various tools such as Jenkins, Maven, SonarQube, AppDynamics, and Eclipse.
Java Developer at Cognizant
October 31, 2020 - July 10, 2025
Revamped legacy insurance applications using Java 1.8, Spring Boot, and AWS Cloud. Collaborated with offshore and local teams. Used Apache Tomcat for debugging in Eclipse and integrated CyberArk credential management. Developed front-end applications with Angular and back-end RESTful services. Supported project lifecycle including design, development, and testing.
Java Developer at General Motors
January 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025
Developed GDV enterprise application on PCF Cloud for vehicle delivery and recall processing, supporting desktop and mobile clients. Created microservices with Spring Boot and REST APIs, implemented front-end responsive designs, and ensured quality via JUnit testing and CI/CD with Jenkins. Enhanced sales data processing for over 249,900 vehicles monthly. Developed automated Selenium test cases.
Java Developer at United Parcel Service
January 31, 2017 - July 10, 2025
Improved Shipping Component and RIF applications to enhance user experience. Provided GUI maintenance and developed new interfaces as requested by clients. Utilized Eclipse IDE and Java 1.5 with JSP development. Supported client production websites and server environments. Used Apache Web Servers and Oracle WebLogic Integration. Committed code to CVS and fulfilled SDLC roles including debugging, compiling, and testing.
Software Engineer at Quadrant
October 1, 2023 - Present
Develop middleware services using Spring Boot and Apache Camel integrating Oracle ERP SaaS solutions for order management processes to replace legacy applications. Services include REST, scheduled, and message-listening services deployed on AKS platform for scalability. Used Azure Service Bus and MongoDB backend with JUnit integration testing. Contributed to modernization of health website with Java 8, Java 11, JavaScript, shell scripting, YAML, JSON, and React.js. Involved in full-stack development and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
Software Engineer at Perficient
October 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Developed middleware services for Ferguson integrating Oracle ERP SaaS for order management replacing legacy applications. Used Spring Boot, Apache Camel, Azure Service Bus, MongoDB, and deployed on AKS platform. Worked with Java 8/11, JavaScript, Python, YAML, JSON, React.js, and shell scripting across multiple OS environments. Utilized Jenkins, Maven, Kubernetes, Docker, and various testing frameworks including JUnit and Cucumber. Delivered modernization projects with full-stack responsibilities and CI/CD pipeline management.
Software Engineer at Perficient / Discover Financial
October 31, 2022 - July 10, 2025
Java developer on Next Gen Order Management System processing over 15,000 orders per second. Created Java delegates for Oracle Coherence and handled SOAP-based credential lookups and permissions. Worked in Agile Scrum environment supporting modern customer-facing platforms with microservices using Java 8 & 11, Spring Boot, and JavaScript. Contributed to CI/CD process using Jenkins and developed responsive front-end pages. Participated in modernization using Groovy, YAML, JSON, Oracle DB, and several container technologies.
Systems Engineer at Tek Systems / General Motors
September 30, 2021 - July 10, 2025
Served as Technical Lead for Customer Experience team. Developed asynchronous orchestration of microservices and backends using J2EE, EJB, WebLogic, JMS with TIBCO, JSTL, JSP, and JSF. Created message beans, DAOs, and utility functions for XML processing and database interaction using Hibernate and JDBC. Developed front-end Angular and Wicket applications and championed code quality tools. Delivered customer-facing portals and network analysis tools with integrated Java microservices in diverse enterprise environments.
Application Java Developer at Cognizant / Fineos
October 31, 2020 - July 10, 2025
Revamped legacy insurance software with Java 8, Spring Boot, and AWS cloud platform. Collaborated with offshore and local teams. Utilized Apache Tomcat with Eclipse for debugging and development. Created CyberArk credential retrieval components, developed proof of concept Angular front-end, and supported development of Java-based server applications using Hibernate and Spring frameworks.
Java Developer at General Motors
January 31, 2019 - July 10, 2025
Developed GDV enterprise application on PCF cloud for vehicle delivery, recall, and return processes supporting multiple client types. Enhanced sales data accuracy and response formats supporting desktop and mobile clients. Developed Microservices using Spring Boot and RESTful web services. Implemented frontend responsive pages, automated test cases using Selenium, and participated in CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and Node.js.
Java Developer at United Parcel Service
January 31, 2017 - July 10, 2025
Maintained and enhanced shipping components and GUI applications. Developed using Core Java, JSPs, and Apache Web Servers. Provided production support for client-facing websites and backend servers. Utilized Oracle WebLogic Integration and Eclipse for development and version control with CVS.
Software Engineer at Quadrant (Client: Bylight)
October 1, 2023 - Present
Develop middleware services using Spring Boot and Apache Camel integrating Oracle ERP SaaS for order management replacing legacy application. Services include REST, scheduled, and messaging listeners using Azure Service Bus and MongoDB backend, deployed on AKS platform for scalability. Contributed to modernization efforts for health website with Java 8/11, JavaScript, shell scripting, YAML, JSON, React.js. Developed full-stack microservices and responsive front-end pages, utilizing CI/CD Jenkins pipelines and Test-Driven Development.
Software Engineer at Perficient (Client: Ferguson International and Discover Financial)
October 1, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Developed middleware services integrating Oracle ERP SaaS using Spring Boot, Apache Camel, Azure Service Bus, and MongoDB for order management systems. Supported modernization projects with technologies including Java 8/11, JavaScript, React.js, Python, shell scripting, YAML, JSON, MongoDB, Oracle, Spring Frameworks, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker. Developed Java delegates for Oracle Coherence, customer-facing platforms, microservices, and automated testing with JUnit and Selenium. Worked in Agile Scrum methodology and integrated CI/CD pipelines.
Minister / Diploma Student at Charis Bible College
August 1, 2023 - August 24, 2025
Worked as a minister answering the prayer line and pursued a diploma in biblical studies.
Systems Engineer at Tek Systems (Client: General Motors)
September 30, 2021 - August 24, 2025
Technical lead for the Customer Experience team. Developed asynchronous microservices orchestration using J2EE, EJB, JMS (TIBCO), WebLogic, JSF, JSP. Built Java message beans for enterprise messaging, DAOs for database access using Hibernate and JDBC. Developed back-end Java with Spring, Hibernate, Quartz. Created front-end pages with Angular, Wicket, jQuery. Championed code quality tools and created portlets for Liferay and Oracle Portal. Worked on high traffic customer applications and portals, optimized transit and car location applications with multiple Java frameworks and container platforms.
Application Java Developer at Cognizant (Client: Fineos)
October 1, 2020 - August 24, 2025
Revamped legacy insurance application using Java 8, Spring Boot, AWS Cloud Platform. Developed back-end code using Spring and Hibernate. Coordinated with offshore and local teams. Used Apache Tomcat for debugging. Created Angular proof of concept and front-end pages with Wicket and custom JavaScript.
Java Developer at General Motors
January 1, 2019 - August 24, 2025
Developed server-side enterprise application on PCF Cloud for vehicle delivery, recall, and sales verification system serving over 249,900 vehicles monthly. Created responsive front-end pages, microservices with Spring Boot, and RESTful Web Services. Implemented Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and automated Selenium test cases.
Java Developer at United Parcel Service
January 1, 2017 - August 24, 2025
Improved shipping components and RIF applications. Maintained and developed client GUIs using Eclipse IDE, Java 1.5, JSP, Oracle WebLogic, Apache Webserver. Delivered production support for web applications and integrated systems within corporate environments using Java technologies.
Security Software Engineer (Contract to Hire) at QuadrantBylight IT Professor
July 1, 2025 - August 24, 2025
Supported the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Full Stack Developer using Agile development, DevSecOps practices, and product-based management. Led collaboration among developers, operations, DBAs, and security teams to rapidly develop secure, high-quality software. Remediated vulnerabilities using OWASP Top 10 methodologies and mentored junior developers in best practices and DevOps trade-offs. Assisted in design generation and task effort estimation while applying efficient algorithms and logic to design issues.
Software Engineer at Ferguson International
October 1, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Developed robust middleware services with Java Spring Boot and Apache Camel to streamline processes. Enhanced application performance using Java, React.js, and Python. Employed Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban, and DevOps CI/CD with Git, Jenkins, and Docker.
Java Developer at Discover Financial
November 1, 2022 - August 24, 2025
Led software teams to quickly develop secure, high-quality software in an Agile environment. Designed and developed features for the Next Gen Order Management System to improve user experience. Engineered Java delegates for seamless integration with external applications.
Systems Engineer Technical Lead at Tek Systems
September 1, 2021 - August 24, 2025
Engineered Java delegates and orchestrated asynchronous microservices calls using Java EE to enhance system performance. Developed Angular applications, significantly improving customer-facing applications. Worked within Agile methodologies and DevOps CI/CD environments using Git, Jenkins, and Docker.
Java Developer at Cognizant, Fineos
October 1, 2020 - August 24, 2025
Revamped legacy insurance sector applications using Java 1.8 and Spring Boot, enhancing system stability. Collaborated effectively with local and offshore teams. Mentored junior developers on user-centered design patterns and DevOps CI/CD best practices.
Java Developer at General Motors
January 1, 2019 - August 24, 2025
Developed server-side applications on PCF Cloud to improve scalability and efficiency. Optimized sales processes and enhanced customer engagement through innovative solutions. Led software teams in Agile environments focusing on high-quality, secure software delivery and continual process improvement. Assisted in design compliance and effort estimation while applying advanced constructs and efficient algorithms.
Java Developer at Import Bank of US
December 1, 2020 - August 24, 2025
Innovated the Exim online application to improve user accessibility and functionality. Employed Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban, and used DevOps CI/CD tools such as Git, Jenkins, and Docker.
Java Developer at United Parcel Service
January 1, 2017 - August 24, 2025
Revamped shipping component applications to enhance customer usability and satisfaction. Maintained and developed GUI interfaces to improve user experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Towson University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Bachelor of Science at Towson University
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Bachelor of Science at Towson University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2013
Diploma in Biblical Studies at Charis Bible College
February 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science at Towson University
August 1, 2010 - December 1, 2013
Diploma at Charis Bible College
January 1, 2020 - August 1, 2023

Qualifications

Diploma in Biblical Studies
February 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Diploma in Biblical Studies
February 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Healthcare, Government, Non-Profit Organization

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