Java Backend Developer with Spring Boot & REST APIs

NEERAJ AKHNOOR

+1-937-***-**** **************@*****.*** (Open to relocate)

SUMMARY

Java Developer with 4 years of experience building high-performance, scalable enterprise applications using Java, Java EE, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and RESTful services. Strong in full SDLC, including design, development, testing, and deployment of mission-critical systems. Skilled in OOP, design patterns, memory management, transaction handling, and relational databases using JPA/Hibernate. Experienced in developing web applications with Spring MVC, Struts, and AngularJS, writing clean and testable code using TDD practices, and contributing to Agile/Scrum teams with a focus on continuous improvement. WORK EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant University of Dayton Aug 2025 - Present

• Conducted interactive Java programming sessions emphasizing coding standards, performance optimization, and debugging.

• Mentored students on developing Java Spring Boot applications integrated with MySQL, focusing on REST API design and database communication.

• Supported final-year projects by translating requirements into application designs, incorporating impact analysis and component design documentation.

• Led doubt-clearing sessions that reinforced agile methodologies, best practices implementation, and smart coding techniques.

• Reviewed and provided feedback on code quality and documentation to ensure adherence to industry coding standards.

• Collaborated with faculty to create curriculum materials aligned with agile, Scrum practices, and industry standards Systems Engineer & Java Developer Infosys Oct 2022 - Aug 2024

• Developed scalable back-end services using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate while ensuring adherence to coding standards and maintaining thorough design documentation.

• Engineered RESTful and SOAP APIs following RAML/Swagger principles to support a microservices architecture.

• Integrated MySQL databases using Spring Data JPA and Spring JDBC, optimizing query performance and ensuring data integrity.

• Participated in Scrum ceremonies and collaborated using Eclipse IDE with EGit, GitLab and SVN, contributing to agile development cycles and unit testing practices.

• Deployed and managed web applications on Apache Tomcat with automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Ant, reinforcing best practices in performance optimization.

• Streamlined project documentation and impact analysis by integrating Jira with Confluence, enhancing team communication. Full stack Java Developer Fourth Rev Edu Private. Ltd Sep 2020 - Sep 2022

• Developed and debugged back-end applications using Java, SBT, and JDBC, focusing on efficient database operations.

• Managed data storage and retrieval processes with MySQL, utilizing MySQL Workbench for database schema design.

• Worked in Agile environments, participating in sprints and daily stand-ups to deliver project milestones on time.

• Utilized Git for version control to manage project changes effectively.

• Contributed to front-end development tasks using AngularJS, ensuring seamless integration with back-end APIs. PROJECTS

MetLife (An American insurance company) Infosys

• Engineered key modules of the Admin Panel using Java Struts and enhanced the User Application with Spring, improving stability and maintainability across enterprise workflows.

• Integrated complex AngularJS UI components to optimize page responsiveness and elevate the end-user experience.

• Optimized database operations using DBware by refining queries, improving data pipelines, and ensuring high-performance data processing.

• Cross-collaborated with product, QA, and business teams to deliver compliant, customer-centric enhancements aligned with enterprise insurance standards.

Blood Bank Management System Self

• Built a complete blood bank management system using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and MySQL with secure role-based access.

• Designed RESTful APIs for donor registration, blood availability lookup, request tracking, and admin operations.

• Implemented OAuth-based authentication to ensure secure login for donors, hospitals, and administrators.

• Developed reusable Hibernate entities and optimized queries for fast data retrieval and smooth backend performance.

• Created modules for donor history, blood type matching, and request automation to streamline the donation process. SKILLS

• Languages/Frameworks: Java (8+), Spring Boot, Angular, ReactJS, JavaScript, REST APIs, Hibernate, Struts2.x, Play, Microservices

• Databases: SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Oracle Database, Stored Procedure, IBM DB2 (knowledge of relational DB principles)

• Cloud/DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, IAM, CloudWatch), Docker, Kubernetes (basic), Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines

• Tools/Practices: Git, Jira, Confluence, Maven, Gradle, Postman, IntelliJ, Eclipse, Unit Testing (JUnit, Mockito), Agile/Scrum, JSON, Visual Studio

• Core Knowledge: OOP, Data Structures, Algorithms, Debugging, Troubleshooting, Code Reviews, Design Patterns, HTML5, CSS, J2EE EDUCATION

University of Dayton Master’s in Computer Science (GPA: 3.85/4.0) May 2026 Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Bachelor’s in Information Technology (GPA: 3.0/4.0) May 2022 CERTIFICATIONS

• Infosys Certified Spring Associate • Infosys Certified Spring Boot Developer

• Infosys Certified Java SE8 Developer • Infosys Certified Spring REST Professional

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