Senior Full Stack Java Developer with Cloud Expertise

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Franck Basua

Full Stack Engineer

**************@*****.*** +1-951-***-**** Phoenix, AZ LinkedIn Senior Full Stack Java Developer with over 6.5 years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable enterprise applications across the USA and international markets. Skilled in Java 21, Spring Boot, React.js, Angular, Node.js, and AWS, with proven expertise in building microservices, RESTful APIs, event-driven systems (Kafka), and cloud-native solutions. Adept at CI/CD automation

(Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes) and implementing best practices in unit, integration, and UI testing using JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, and Cucumber. Experienced in database design and optimization across Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB. Recognized for strong mentorship, Agile leadership, and cross-functional collaboration, driving innovation, improving software quality, and delivering business-focused solutions. Languages & Frameworks: Java 21, Java EE, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate, JPA, Kotlin, Python, SQL, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, React.js, Angular, Node.js, HTML5, CSS3

Web Services & Servers: RESTful APIs, SOAP, Tomcat, Apache, Glassfish Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway), GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform (Infrastructure as Code), Eureka (service discovery) Databases & Messaging: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, H2 DB Architecture & Design: Microservices, Event-driven architecture, SOA, Layered & Component-based architecture, Design Patterns

(Factory, Singleton, Strategy, Observer, Proxy, etc.) Testing & QA: JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, Cucumber, Postman, TestNG, Integration & Unit Testing, TDD/BDD practices Tools & Platforms: IntelliJ, Eclipse, VS Code, Maven, Gradle, Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Swagger/OpenAPI, SonarQube, Splunk, Windows, Unix

Methodologies: Agile (Scrum, Kanban), SDLC, CI/CD, Code Reviews, Pair Programming, Mentoring LexisNexis

Senior Full Stack Developer (Java)

May 2023 – Present USA

Designed and implemented scalable web applications using Java Spring Boot for back-end services and modern front-end frameworks (React/Angular) to deliver responsive, user-friendly interfaces. Built robust RESTful APIs and event-driven services leveraging Kafka for messaging and Redis/MongoDB for caching and persistence, optimizing system throughput and reliability.

Deployed applications to AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, DynamoDB) in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring high availability and performance.

Led architecture and design of microservices-based systems, applying design patterns (Factory, Singleton, Observer, Strategy) to maintain scalability and reduce technical debt.

Strengthened application quality by enforcing unit, UI, and integration testing with JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, and Cucumber; automated release cycles via Jenkins/GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines. Integrated SonarQube and Splunk into workflows for monitoring and code quality, improving operational visibility. Championed Agile development practices, collaborating across Product, QA, and UX to deliver features aligned with business goals. Mentored junior developers through code reviews and technical workshops, boosting team proficiency and adoption of modern Java/React practices.

NTOPROG DRC

Senior Software Developer Jul 2022 – Apr 2023 Remote(DRC), USA Developed and maintained a scalable enterprise platform using Java, Spring Boot, React.js, and AWS, enabling efficient customer engagement and reporting system.

Built microservices and serverless functions with Node.js, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and S3, reducing infrastructure costs while improving scalability.

Implemented real-time event-driven architecture with Apache Kafka, supporting high-volume data streaming and enhancing platform responsiveness.

Designed and optimized RESTful APIs integrated with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MongoDB, improving query efficiency and system performance.

Deployed Spring Boot microservices on Kubernetes, ensuring auto-scaling, load balancing, and fault tolerance across environments.

Established CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions, cutting deployment time by 40% and increasing release frequency. Improved quality assurance through unit and integration testing with JUnit, Mockito, Postman, raising test coverage and reducing production defects.

Contributed to front-end features using React.js to enhance usability and improve customer-facing workflows. Actively participated in Agile Scrum ceremonies and collaborated with distributed teams to ensure timely delivery of high-impact features.

Education

Software Engineer Jan 2019 – May 2022 Kinshasa, DRC Designed and implemented financial applications and autopay solutions using Java, Spring Boot, React.js, and AWS, improving transaction processing speed and reducing manual intervention. Built and deployed microservices architectures with Spring Boot and Node.js, ensuring modularity, scalability, and high system availability.

Created and integrated custom business intelligence reports using SSIS, Crystal Reports, and SSRS, enabling data-driven decision- making for stakeholders.

Developed RESTful APIs and SOAP services for third-party integrations, ensuring smooth communication across internal and external platforms.

Optimized databases (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL) by tuning queries and schema design, improving data retrieval performance by 30%.

Implemented CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Docker, and Git, streamlining deployments and reducing release times by 40%. Deployed applications to AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), ensuring high availability and cost-efficient scaling. Collaborated with cross-functional Agile teams to define requirements, deliver new features, and support evolving business needs. Mentored junior developers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical sessions, fostering adoption of best practices and enhancing team efficiency.

Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Kinshasa,

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science equivalent University of Toronto

Apr 2016 Kinshasa, DRC

Mar 2019 Toronto, Canada

Smart Healthcare Management Platform

Designed and developed a full-stack healthcare management platform to streamline patient scheduling, medical records, and billing.

Implemented backend services using Java Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs, ensuring secure handling of sensitive data

(HIPAA-compliant design).

Built a responsive front-end with React.js and TypeScript, delivering intuitive dashboards for doctors, staff, and patients. Architected the system using microservices with Kafka-based event-driven communication, supporting scalable real-time notifications (e.g., appointment reminders, lab results). Deployed the application on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway) with Docker + Kubernetes for container orchestration and automated scaling.

Established CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and GitHub Actions, automating testing and deployments to improve delivery speed. Implemented testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, Cucumber) to ensure quality and stability across modules. Project

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