Venkata Thotakura
Java Software Developer
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Summary
Certified Oracle Java SE 8 Programmer and AWS Developer Associate.
* ***** ** *****-** experience as a Java Developer, working with Java 8/11/17 and Spring Boot for building microservices.
Designed and deployed cloud-native applications on AWS, using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code
(IaC).
Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, and AWS Code Pipeline for seamless deployments.
Containerized applications using Docker and orchestrated them in AWS ECS/EKS for scalable service management.
Implemented Kafka-based event-driven architecture for real-time data streaming in healthcare applications.
Developed responsive frontends using Angular and ReactJS, improving user experience in recharge platforms.
Experience in healthcare and telecom domains, focusing on secure data handling and scalable backend systems.
Worked with relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and NoSQL solutions like MongoDB.
Familiar with Agile methodologies, participating in daily scrum meetings to track progress and resolve blockers
Experience
Java Software Developer
Reliance Jio Jan 2022 - Nov 2023
Led the end-to-end development of core application modules utilizing Java 8/11 features to enhance code readability and performance.
Architected and built modular, scalable systems with Spring Boot, making full use of auto-configuration for faster development and deployment cycles.
Integrated Hibernate ORM for efficient data persistence and implemented second-level caching to boost application performance.
Designed and developed RESTful microservices using Spring Boot, supporting smooth communication within a microservices-based architecture.
Played a key role in building event-driven architectures with Kafka, serving as the backbone for inter- service messaging and real-time data flow.
Managed and optimized Oracle and PostgreSQL databases, writing complex queries for efficient data access and updates.
Developed REST API integrations to deliver real-time features like live tracking, estimated delivery, and package status updates.
Created and maintained responsive UI components with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and SCSS, ensuring seamless performance across devices.
Collaborated with frontend teams to implement dynamic, interactive features, improving the overall user experience.
Hands-on experience in setting up and tuning Kafka clusters for high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance.
Developed Kafka producers and consumers using Java and Spring Boot, integrating various data sources and destinations.
Skilled in AWS CloudFormation, automating infrastructure provisioning and managing resources efficiently.
Proficient in deploying and maintaining AWS EC2 instances and managing S3 buckets for scalable object storage needs.
Java Developer
United Health Group Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
Actively contributed throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) using Agile (SCRUM) methodology, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and reviews.
Developed robust applications in Java 8, leveraging features like lambda expressions, Stream API, Time API, and functional interfaces for cleaner, more efficient code.
Designed and implemented RESTful APIs, utilizing Java Collections API, and ensured secure access through Spring Security for authentication and authorization.
Built reusable Java components using Spring, including Spring JDBC and Spring Transaction Management for reliable data operations.
Developed microservices using Spring Boot, exposing REST endpoints to support modular and scalable service interactions.
Created data integration applications with Spring Batch and Spring Boot, connecting to MySQL and MongoDB for scheduled data processing.
Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, and CloudFormation, enabling scalable infrastructure deployment and management.
Utilized Hibernate ORM to streamline database access and executed complex data retrieval using Criteria Query API.
Proficient in Git and GitHub for source control — managing repositories, branching strategies, pull requests, and team collaboration workflows.
Experienced in configuring Maven (pom.xml) to manage project dependencies, using repositories like JFrog Artifactory for artifact resolution.
Implemented Log4j for structured application logging, enabling effective error tracking and system diagnostics.
Configured Log4j to support multiple log output formats, aiding in comprehensive log analysis and monitoring.
Applied parameterized and data-driven testing techniques to increase test flexibility and improve overall code coverage.
Maintained detailed documentation for test cases and outcomes, ensuring knowledge sharing and transparency within the development team
Skills
Front-end Technology JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React.js (18.x/19), React Native, Angular 17, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, Design Patterns, jQuery, AJAX, JSON, XML. Back-End Technologies Node.js, Express.js, Python (Fast API), Java, RESTful APIs. Operating Systems Microsoft Windows (10, 8/8.1, 7,), Linux (Ubuntu). Databases Oracle DB, SQL, MongoDB, SQLite, Pl/SQL
Cloud & DevOps Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Actions, TeamCity, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) Application Servers Apache Tomcat, WebLogic, JBoss Version Control: GIT, GitHub, GitLab, Education
Wilmington University
Master's degree, Information Technology- Grade 3.86 Jan 2024 - Apr 2025
Lovely Professional University
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Software Engineering- CGPA 8.5 June 2015- May 2019
Licenses & Certifications
Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer - Oracle Issued Mar 2023 - Expires Mar 2033
Amazon Web Services Developer - Associate - Amazon Web Services (AWS) Issued Mar 2023 - Expires Mar 2026
Programming Using Java – Hacker Rank
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