Karishma Mirza
Java Full Stack Developer
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Background Summary:
• Dedicated and results-oriented Java Full Stack Developer with 4+ years of experience in designing, building, and deploying secure, scalable enterprise applications. Experienced in the full software development lifecycle with Handson expertise in Java 8+, Spring Boot, Angular 8+, REST APIs, Kafka, and OpenShift.
• Proven hands-on experience with Java 8+, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and strong working knowledge of design patterns such as Singleton, Factory, DAO, and Front Controller.
• Expertise in developing and maintaining Microservices-based architectures using Spring Boot, Spring Cloud (Eureka, Zuul, Config Server, Hystrix), and REST APIs, ensuring loose coupling and scalability.
• Proficient in front-end development using Angular 8+, along with TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and RxJS for building responsive, dynamic single- page applications (SPA).
• Deep understanding of core Java concepts including Collections, Multithreading, I/O Streams, Generics, and Garbage Collection, with experience in Java 8/11/17 features like Streams, Lambdas, and Optional.
• Experience with TDD and BDD methodologies using JUnit, Mockito, ensuring high test coverage and quality code through continuous integration with Jenkins and Git.
• Worked in Agile/Scrum environments with JIRA for sprint planning, task tracking, and project management.
• Experience in developing and consuming RESTful web services
• Experience with relational databases like Oracle DB, MySql DB
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines using Maven, Git, Jenkins, Open Shift.
• Experienced in SaaS-based product development and regulated healthcare environments with strong knowledge of compliance and documentation standards.
• Proficient in AWS cloud components including S3, EC2, and Lambda for building and deploying scalable applications.
Technology Skill Set:
Languages: Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL
Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring, MVC, Spring Security, Hibernate, JPA Front-End: Angular8+, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, RxJS DevOps: Docker, OpenShift, Jenkins, Git, Maven
Messaging: Kafka, RabbitMQ
Cloud/Infra: OpenShift
Databases: Oracle, MongoDB
Tools: IntelliJ, VSCode, Postman, Swagger, JIRA
Architecture: Microservices, REST, OAuth2
Methodologies: Agile, TDD WebServersApache, Tomcat,JBOSS Testing: JUnit, Mockito, Jasmine, Karma
Web Services: RESTful APIs, SOAP (JAX-RS, JAX-WS, JAXB) WORKEXPERIENCE:
Client: USAA, Texas, Plano Mar2022 – Present
Role: Java Full Stack Developer
Project Description: USAA undertook a multi-year digital transformation initiative to modernize its legacy life insurance claims and policy administration system into a cloud-native, microservices-based architecture. The project aimed to streamline operations, reduce processing times, and improve customer self-service experiences through responsive web portals.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Involved in the design and development of scalable Java 17-based microservices using Spring Boot, integrated with internal systems via REST APIs.
• Applying REST principles and domain-driven design to ensure modular and maintainable code.
• Worked extensively with Angular 11, TypeScript, and Bootstrap to design dynamic self-service portals for policy management, claim submission, and payment processing.
• Used Spring Security with OAuth2 for secure API and user access across multiple modules.
• Worked with Kafka for event-driven, asynchronous processing with practical exposure to real-time policy notifications.
• Participated in deployments using Docker and OpenShift with basic knowledge and support from DevOps teams for containerization and orchestration.
• Created comprehensive unit and UI tests using JUnit, Mockito, Jasmine, and Karma, maintaining high test coverage and ensuring code quality.
• Collaborated closely with product managers and business analysts to translate requirements into detailed technical designs in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Documented RESTful APIs using Swagger for easy integration and consumed thirdparty APIs effectively.
• Applied core design patterns such as Singleton, Factory, and Strategy across service and data access layers for clean and reusable code.
• Participated in continuous integration and delivery using Jenkins pipelines for automated builds and deployments.
• Supported sprint planning, backlog grooming, and participated actively in code reviews and release retrospectives.
• Worked with PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases, including query optimization and schema migrations.
• Assisted DevOps teams by troubleshooting infrastructure issues and optimizing container resource usage.
• Engaged in collaborative testing efforts with QA teams to cover functional and regression scenarios.
• Maintained security best practices and compliance by working with Spring Security and OAuth2 standards.
• Implemented event-driven microservices with Kafka and applied DDD principles.
• Worked in regulated healthcare/insurance domain ensuring compliance with HIPAA and FDA-aligned standards.
• Applied BDD using Cucumber in Agile/SAFe environment.
• Created formal documentation for compliance, release readiness, and integration. Environment: Java 11/17, Spring Boot, Angular 10, kafka, OpenShift, OAuth2, REST APIs, Oracle, JIRA, Jenkins, Git, Swagger,
Client: Aetna ( CVS Health Company), USA Apr 2021 – Feb 2022 Role: Java Full Stack Developer Project
Description:
The project focused on transforming Aetna’s Benefits & Eligibility systems into a scalable, cloud-based microservices platform. The goal was to replace the legacy system with a solution that could handle real-time eligibility checks, provider- patient policy mappings, and benefit tier configurations, supporting both internal business users and external healthcare partners
Primary Responsibilities:
• Developed backend microservices using Java 8+ and Spring Boot following best practices.
• Built dynamic front-end modules with Angular 8+ for benefit enrollment and plan search features.
• Migrated legacy SOAP web services to modern RESTful APIs using Spring MVC and JAXB.
• Implemented security features like role-based access control using Spring Security and JWT tokens.
• Deployed and managed applications on WebSphere application server.
• Wrote unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Collaborated in Agile development ceremonies such as sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.
• Documented system designs, APIs, and workflows clearly in Confluence for team reference.
• Worked closely with QA teams for functional and regression testing support.
• Participated in code reviews and followed coding standards for maintainable code.
• Used Jenkins for continuous integration and automated build deployments.
• Managed project tasks and bugs using JIRA to track progress effectively.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams including backend, frontend, and DevOps to deliver features on time.
Environment: Java 8/11, Spring Boot, Angular 8+, MongoDB, Oracle, WebSphere, REST/SOAP, Jenkins, JIRA, Agile
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Computer Science Engineering
JNTU, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, Indias