Spring Boot Java Developer

EMIL GEORGE Pittsburgh, PA

732-***-**** *************@*****.*** https://www.linkedin.com/in/emil-george-78b5481ba/

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Full Stack Java Developer with 3+ years of experience delivering scalable and high-performing applications in fintech, payments, and e-commerce domains.

Expertise in backend engineering with Java (8/11/17), Spring Boot, Hibernate, Microservices, building secure REST APIs and event-driven systems.

Skilled in front-end development using React, Bootstrap, JSP/Servlets, HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to deliver responsive, user-focused solutions.

Strong in CI/CD automation and DevOps practices with Jenkins, Maven, SonarQube, Docker, and Harness, streamlining development and release cycles.

Proficient in testing and QA using JUnit, Mockito, and Postman, with API documentation and collaboration using Swagger and Confluence.

Effective team player with experience in Agile/Scrum environments, bridging technical delivery with business objectives.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Programming Languages: Java (8, 11, 17), JavaScript (ES6+), SQL, C, HTML5, CSS3.

Frameworks & Libraries: Spring Boot, Hibernate, Spring MVC, Microservices, JSP/Servlets, React, Bootstrap, jQuery, JDBC, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML.

Databases: MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL

Build & DevOps Tools: Maven, Jenkins, SonarQube, Docker, Harness, Git, GitHub, IntelliJ, Eclipse, VS Code

Testing & QA: JUnit, Mockito, Postman, Regression Testing, Integration Testing, Swagger (API Documentation)

Cloud & Monitoring: AWS, Splunk, Log4j.

Collaboration & Productivity Tools: Confluence, Jira, Agile/Scrum tools.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Java Backend Developer Jun 2025 – Sept 2025

Mini Banking & Transaction Management System ( Independent) Remote

Developed backend modules using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate to manage user accounts, balances, and transactions, ensuring secure and efficient processing.

Designed and exposed REST APIs that allowed seamless account creation, fund transfers, and balance queries between backend and frontend systems.

Integrated MySQL with Hibernate ORM to persist structured financial data and optimized queries to improve database performance.

Configured role-based authentication and authorization to provide secure access controls for customers, employees, and administrators.

Validated functionality through comprehensive unit tests with JUnit and Mockito, ensuring stable delivery and reducing post-deployment issues.

Environment: Java 17, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Microservices, REST, JSON, MySQL, JUnit, Mockito, GitHub, IntelliJ

Software Engineer Virtusa – Internal (Training & R&D) Jan 2025 – Mar 2025

Completed training in Gen AI–Assisted Engineering, exploring automation and productivity strategies for software development.

Gained practical exposure to AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials, strengthening foundational cloud skills.

Participated in internal knowledge sessions on AI-driven development, contributing to knowledge sharing and best practices.

Environment: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS, Maven, Confluence, Jira

Software Engineer Fiserv – ESF DoorDash (Fintech / Payment Services) Jul 2024 – Jan 2025

Designed and maintained REST APIs in a Kafka-driven microservices architecture, supporting scalable payment and card processing workflows.

Developed a passthrough service for DoorDash Cards Service using REST Template, improving throughput and reducing transaction latency.

Engineered SOAP wrappers for XML–JSON transformations, ensuring smooth integration with legacy systems and external vendor services.

Automated builds and deployments using Jenkins, Maven, and SonarQube, reducing manual errors and accelerating delivery timelines.

Strengthened system resilience through retry logic, exception handling, and Log4j-based logging, minimizing downtime during peak transaction loads.

Conducted unit, integration, and regression testing with JUnit, Mockito, and Postman, ensuring defect-free releases.

Documented APIs in Swagger and created knowledge bases in Confluence, improving collaboration and onboarding for new developers.

Actively contributed to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, aligning technical solutions with business goals.

Environment: Java 11, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Microservices, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, React, Bootstrap, JSP, Servlets, Maven, Jenkins, SonarQube, Harness, GitHub, JUnit, Mockito, Postman, Swagger, Splunk, Log4j, Jira, Confluence, IntelliJ, Eclipse, VS Code

Software Engineer Fiserv – Finxact and ESF Integration (Fintech / Banking Solutions) Jul 2023 – Jun 2024

Developed and integrated REST APIs for core banking services, reducing redundant calls and improving response times.

Refactored existing services with asynchronous programming and Kafka, enhancing responsiveness and scalability.

Strengthened backend processing workflows with Hibernate and Spring MVC, ensuring reliable financial transactions.

Enhanced monitoring and troubleshooting with Splunk dashboards and Log4j logging, reducing mean time to resolution for production issues.

Expanded test automation coverage using JUnit, Mockito and Postman, improving release confidence.

Contributed to Agile sprint ceremonies, delivering prioritized features and participating in peer code reviews.

Applied design patterns and modular code structures, promoting maintainability and scalability across distributed systems.

Authored documentation in Confluence, ensuring consistency and alignment with business requirements.

Environment: Java 11, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Microservices, Apache Kafka, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML, React, Bootstrap, JSP, Servlets, Maven, GitHub, JUnit, Mockito, Postman, Swagger, Splunk, Log4j, Jira, Confluence, IntelliJ, Eclipse, VS Code

Associate Engineer Virtusa – Internal (E-Commerce Project) Dec 2021 – Jun 2023

Designed and developed a full-stack e-commerce application using React for frontend and Spring Boot, Hibernate, and MySQL for backend.

Built backend modules with Spring Data JPA, Spring MVC, and JDBC, enabling efficient data management and persistence.

Implemented responsive UI components with React, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, and jQuery, improving customer engagement.

Integrated REST APIs with Kafka-based event messaging, enabling real-time updates across services.

Practiced secure coding standards and contributed to debugging and feature enhancements under senior developer guidance.

Utilized Git, IntelliJ, Eclipse, and VS Code for version control and IDE-based workflows.

Enhanced system reliability through unit and integration testing with JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, and Postman.

Collaborated in Agile sprints and demos, contributing to planning and iterative delivery of business requirements. Environment: Java 8/11, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Spring MVC, JSP, Servlets, React, Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS3, Microservices, MySQL, JUnit, Mockito, Postman, Git, IntelliJ, Eclipse, VS Code

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Technology – Computer Science APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University Jul 2018 – Jun 2022

Project: VISTA – Developed a decentralized photo marketplace using Solidity, React, and JavaScript with IPFS storage.

CERTIFICATIONS:

Architecting with Google Cloud Compute Engine – Coursera (May 2021)

AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials – AWS (Mar 2025)

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