Java Full Stack Developer, Java Developer
Resume:
PRATHYUSHA BODDU
Sr. Java Full Stack Developer
913-***-**** ~ Open for anywhere in US ~ CTC Only SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
o Senior Java Full Stack Engineer with ~ 10 years of experience designing and delivering scalable, high-throughput enterprise platforms across payments, retail, telecom, and financial services domains. o Strong expertise in building distributed microservices using Java (8/11/17/21), Spring Boot, and event-driven architectures leveraging Apache Kafka, supporting real-time transaction processing and enterprise integrations. o Proven experience architecting high-volume payment systems, implementing idempotent transaction handling, reconciliation workflows, fraud/risk integrations, and secure REST APIs to ensure financial accuracy and operational resilience.
o Hands-on experience deploying and managing containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/K8s) across AWS and Azure cloud environments.
o Skilled in designing responsive full-stack solutions using Angular (12) and ReactJS, integrating secure frontend modules with backend APIs using OAuth 2.0 and JWT-based authentication. o Demonstrated ability to modernize legacy systems, refactor monolithic applications into microservices, and optimize JVM/database performance to improve scalability and reduce latency. o Experienced in implementing CI/CD automation using Jenkins, Maven, and Git, along with observability solutions including Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch for proactive monitoring and incident resolution. o Strong collaborator within Agile/Scrum environments, working closely with architects, business stakeholders, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver production-grade solutions with measurable performance improvements. CERTIFICATIONS, AWARDS & EDUCATION:
o Azure DevOps Fundamentals
o Kubernetes for Developers – Coursera
o Secure Coding Practices and Vulnerability Management o Spotlight Award – Toshiba Commerce Solutions (2024) o Spotlight Awards – Verizon Data Services (2019, 2020) o Chatbot Implementation Award – GAP Inc. Hackathon (2021) o Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering (Graduated in 2015) Pragati Engineering College – AP, India
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Client: Sam’s Club - Bentonville, AR July 2025 - Present Role: Sr. Java Full Stack Engineer
Project: Sam’s Payment Gateway
o Stabilized a critical production failure during a peak sales event by tuning connection pools, optimizing JVM settings, and scaling Kubernetes pods, preventing recurrence and ensuring zero downtime in subsequent events. o Designed high-volume payment processing services using Java 21, Spring Boot, and WebFlux/Reactor, supporting real- time transaction decisioning, reversals, refunds, and exception handling across multi-million daily transactions. o Implemented idempotent processing, message correlation, and retry strategies to prevent duplicate transactions during client retries, timeouts, and network failures.
o Built payment orchestration workflows using Apache Kafka (Pub/Sub) to manage transaction sequencing, reconciliation, and reliable message delivery across distributed services. Page 2 of 7
o Developed compensating transaction logic (voids, reversals, reconciliation jobs) to handle delayed or unknown transaction states, ensuring financial accuracy and audit compliance. o Integrated fraud and risk controls in collaboration with cross-functional teams, enabling real-time monitoring, investigation tooling, and operational repair workflows. o Led production support and incident response, resolving queue backlogs, latency issues, and transaction failures through root-cause analysis and long-term fixes.
o Implemented centralized observability using Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch for end-to-end visibility into transaction flows and system dependencies.
o Managed SQL/NoSQL data persistence supporting reconciliation, audit reporting, and transactional consistency. o Improved performance through JVM tuning and database optimization, reducing latency by ~20–25% during peak traffic. o Developed scalable Spring Boot microservices for orchestration, routing, service activation, and status tracking. o Built secure REST APIs with validation, global exception handling, versioning, and OpenAPI/Swagger documentation. o Refactored legacy components into modern microservices architectures, improving scalability and resilience. o Implemented dynamic business rules using Drools without redeployment. o Built React-based SPAs using reusable components, React Hooks, form validation, lazy loading, and secure OAuth- enabled API integrations.
o Ensured responsive cross-device UI compatibility for enterprise platforms. o Implemented OAuth 2.0 / JWT security, applied Spring Security & AOP, and configured RBAC for feature-level access control.
o Containerized services with Docker and deployed to Kubernetes (K8s) clusters. o Built CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Maven, NPM, and Git for automated delivery. o Deployed microservices on Azure and GCP, utilizing Azure VMs, Load Balancer, Storage, VM Scale Sets, and GCP Compute Engine and Cloud Storage to support cloud modernization and scalable deployments. o Practiced TDD with JUnit, Mockito, Spock, performed API testing with Postman, and supported SIT, QA, UAT, and production releases.
o Explored LLM-based workflows for intelligent log parsing and automated incident context generation in stage environments.
Environment: Java 21/8/11, Spring Boot, Microservices, WebFlux/Reactor, Apache Kafka, Drools, ReactJs, TypeScript, REST APIs, Spring Security, OAuth 2.0 / JWT, Docker, Kubernetes (K8s), Compute Engine, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud Storage, Managed Instance Groups (Auto Scaling), Cloud Monitoring (Stackdriver), Cloud IAM, SQL/NoSQL, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, Jenkins, Maven, Git, JUnit, Mockito, Spock
End Clients: Walmart, Costco, Kroger
Client: Toshiba Commerce Solutions - Bentonville, AR Jan 2023 - May 2025 Role: Java Full Stack Engineer II
Projects: Client Dashboard, Walmart, ELERA
o Awarded Spotlight Award for driving a 20% improvement in reporting efficiency through architectural redesign and performance optimization.
o Architected scalable cross-platform solutions by developing POCs and defining modular enterprise architecture. o Designed and developed customer-facing dashboards using ReactJS and Node.js, leveraging Azure MongoDB and Elasticsearch/Kibana for real-time analytics and reporting. o Deployed and scaled services on Azure VMs and containerized environments, enabling asynchronous microservice communication via ActiveMQ (AMQ).
o Modernized legacy microservices, listeners, and batch jobs by upgrading to Spring Boot 3.3 and Java 17, improving stability and maintainability.
o Automated reporting with Python scripting and enhanced CI/CD pipelines with DevOps teams, achieving ~20% faster processing and improved release reliability.
o Built Kafka-based event pipelines publishing cloud service events to ServiceNow, enabling loosely coupled, scalable integrations.
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o Integrated ELERA retail clients with cloud-hosted React UIs and Kubernetes-managed microservices, supporting real-time POS device communication.
o Developed responsive React dashboards for device configuration, transaction reporting, and operational monitoring. o Migrated observability to OpenTelemetry and integrated Black Duck security scans into Jenkins pipelines for automated vulnerability detection.
o Developed full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and React, designing modular microservices for independently deployable business components.
o Built secure REST APIs and supported legacy SOAP integrations using Apache CXF. o Refactored legacy systems and optimized backend services to enhance scalability, performance, and maintainability. o Implemented Kafka-driven inter-module communication and business validations to prevent data inconsistencies and compliance risks.
o Enhanced position lifecycle modules supporting approvals, hierarchy management, workforce planning, and compliance reporting.
o Integrated HR, Payroll, and Finance systems to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting consistency with structured audit logging.
o Implemented advanced UI validations, dynamic tables, role-based rendering, and real-time updates via Kafka subscriptions.
o Configured OAuth 2.0 and RBAC for secure application access across services. o Deployed applications across Azure and AWS EC2/RDS, containerized with Docker and orchestrated via Kubernetes. o Collaborated within Agile/Scrum teams, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and release cycles. Environment: Java 17, Spring Boot 3.3, Microservices, ReactJS, Node.js, Azure (VMs, Containers), AWS (EC2, RDS), Azure MongoDB, SQL, Elasticsearch/Kibana, Apache Kafka, ActiveMQ (AMQ), Hibernate, REST APIs, Apache CXF (SOAP), Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Python, OpenTelemetry, Black Duck, Linux Client: Duke Energy - Charlotte, NC Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Role: Senior Software Engineer
Project: Migration to Kubernetes
o Increased deployment efficiency by 15% through automation improvements in Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, reducing manual intervention and accelerating release cycles.
o Designed and deployed containerized Spring Boot microservices using Docker, enabling consistent and scalable deployments across DEV, QA, and PROD.
o Orchestrated production-grade Kubernetes (AWS EKS) clusters, deploying backend services and ReactJs frontends with high availability and auto-scaling.
o Collaborated with DevOps and system analysts to optimize CI/CD workflows, improving release reliability and rollback safety.
o Managed GitLab repositories using structured branching and release strategies to support stable production rollouts. o Led migration from VM-based deployments to containerized architectures, improving scalability and resource utilization. o Configured EKS clusters with rolling deployments, health checks, and pod autoscaling to support dynamic workloads. o Integrated Apache Kafka within Kubernetes environments to enable event-driven communication. o Deployed backend services on AWS EC2 and managed databases on AWS RDS (MySQL). o Configured Auto Scaling Groups and CloudWatch to monitor peak traffic and proactively detect performance issues. o Built secure Spring Boot REST APIs with OAuth 2.0 and JWT-based authentication. o Developed and consumed REST and SOAP services using Spring MVC and JAX-WS (Metro) for legacy integrations. o Implemented structured logging using Log4J to enhance observability and troubleshooting. o Authored unit and integration tests using JUnit, managing builds with Maven. o Participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives. Environment: Java 8, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes (AWS EKS), AWS (EC2, RDS-MySQL, S3, MSK, Auto Scaling, CloudWatch), Apache Kafka, REST APIs, SOAP (JAX-WS / Metro), Angular, OAuth 2.0 / JWT, Log4J, Jenkins, Maven, GitLab, JIRA, Agile/Scrum
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Employer: GAP Inc. - Hyderabad, India May 2021 - Jan 2022 Role: Senior Software Engineer
Project: Plan Services
o Contributed across all phases of the SDLC, including requirements analysis, development, testing, deployment, and production support within Agile/Scrum teams.
o Developed an AI-powered internal chatbot during a company hackathon to streamline employee support and improve operational efficiency.
o Designed and implemented scalable, high-availability Spring Boot microservices, containerized with Docker, to support seasonal retail traffic spikes and flash-sale workloads. o Deployed and managed containerized services on Azure Containers and VMs, enabling modular deployments with reliable rollback strategies.
o Optimized asynchronous communication using Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ, improving throughput and reducing end- to-end latency.
o Built internal dashboards and support tools using ReactJS and Node.js, integrating NLP-based chatbot features that reduced resolution time by ~30%.
o Tuned MongoDB for high-volume read/write operations, improving query performance and transactional reliability. o Developed enterprise-grade Java 8 / Spring Boot microservices supporting retail plan services and operational workflows. o Built secure REST APIs with validation, exception handling, and versioning; supported legacy integrations via REST and SOAP (JAX-WS).
o Designed persistence layers using Hibernate ORM, implementing DAO patterns and complex entity mappings. o Leveraged Java 8 Streams and Lambda expressions to improve backend efficiency and maintainability. o Developed responsive UIs using ReactJS, HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap, creating reusable components and real-time operational dashboards.
o Integrated frontend modules with secured backend services via REST APIs. o Deployed microservices on Azure and GCP, utilizing Azure VMs, Load Balancer, Storage, VM Scale Sets, and GCP Compute Engine and Cloud Storage to support cloud modernization and scalable deployments. o Managed environment-specific deployments across DEV, QA, UAT, and PROD to ensure release consistency. o Built automated test suites using JUnit, Mockito, and Cucumber (BDD) to strengthen CI/CD reliability. o Supported SIT, QA, UAT, and production releases, performing root-cause analysis and implementing preventive performance improvements.
Environment: Java 8, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Microservices, ReactJS, Node.js, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, MongoDB, Hibernate, REST APIs, SOAP (JAX-WS / Metro), Docker, Azure Containers/VMs,Azure (VMs, Load Balancer, Blob Storage, VM Scale Sets, Azure Monitor, Azure AD) and GCP (Compute Engine, Cloud Load Balancing, Cloud Storage, Managed Instance Groups, Cloud Monitoring, IAM), JUnit, Mockito, Cucumber (BDD), Log4J, Maven, Git, JIRA, Agile/Scrum Employer: Verizon Data Services - Hyderabad, India Sep 2018 – May 2021 Role: Software Engineer
Project: Fuze, JIRA Effort Estimation, Data Analysis o Received Spotlight Awards (2019, 2020) for excellence in technical analysis, system optimization, and cross-team collaboration.
o Designed and enforced standardized data governance frameworks across enterprise systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reusability of critical datasets. o Delivered end-to-end application features using Spring Boot, ReactJS, and jQuery, owning full lifecycle delivery from requirements through production deployment.
o Improved performance by implementing EhCache-based caching and optimizing Oracle SQL, reducing latency by ~25% and increasing system throughput.
o Developed Python (Flask) APIs and predictive analytics models using Jupyter Notebook to support data-driven business reporting.
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o Built enterprise-grade backend services using Java 8/11, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate, and Spring Data JPA for high-traffic telecom platforms.
o Designed scalable Spring Boot microservices supporting order intake, service provisioning, lifecycle tracking, and downstream integrations.
o Developed secure REST APIs with structured validation, exception handling, and Swagger/OpenAPI documentation. o Modernized legacy components into microservices architectures, improving maintainability and scalability. o Implemented dynamic business rules using Drools for configurable decision logic without redeployment. o Developed event-driven processing using Apache Kafka, configuring producers, consumers, topics, and partitions for reliable high-throughput messaging.
o Integrated backend systems via RESTful services and messaging-based integrations across internal and external platforms. o Built enterprise SPAs using ReactJs, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and SASS, creating reusable components and real-time operational dashboards.
o Implemented Reactive Forms, routing, lazy loading, and performance optimizations; integrated secured APIs using OAuth token interceptors.
o Implemented OAuth 2.0 / JWT security with Spring Security and configured RBAC for role-based feature access. o Containerized microservices with Docker and deployed to Kubernetes clusters for scalable orchestration. o Designed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Maven, NPM, and Git, enabling automated build and release workflows.
o Deployed applications to AWS (EC2, ALB, Auto Scaling, S3, RDS/Aurora, IAM) and managed secure environment configurations.
o Monitored system performance using CloudWatch, Splunk, and Log4J, following TDD practices with JUnit, Mockito, and Spock.
o Performed API testing using Postman/Swagger and supported SIT, QA, UAT, and production releases, resolving defects tracked in HP ALM.
Environment: Java 8/11, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate, Microservices, ReactJS, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, jQuery, Apache Kafka, Drools, REST APIs, Swagger/OpenAPI, Python, Flask, Jupyter Notebook, Oracle SQL, EhCache, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS (EC2, RDS/Aurora, S3, ALB, Auto Scaling, CloudWatch, IAM), Jenkins, Maven, NPM, Git/Bitbucket, Splunk, Log4J, JUnit, Mockito, Spock, Postman, Agile/Scrum Employer: Intellect Arena Design - Chennai, India Feb 2018 - Aug 2018 Role: Associate Consultant
Project: Data Ingestion
o Participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver assigned features within sprint timelines.
o Designed and implemented Kafka-driven data ingestion pipelines to synchronize transaction and operational data across distributed banking systems, enabling near real-time indexing in Elasticsearch and improving query performance by
~30%.
o Engineered and optimized Apache Kafka producers and consumers, implementing partitioning, consumer groups, and offset management for reliable, scalable event processing. o Integrated Kafka and ActiveMQ within application workflows to enable decoupled, fault-tolerant asynchronous communication across banking systems.
o Implemented message validation, sequencing, and retry mechanisms to ensure data consistency and reliable delivery across multi-team integrations.
o Developed and executed JUnit-based unit and integration tests to validate ingestion workflows and maintain system stability.
o Contributed to React-based frontend enhancements, building forms and dashboards to monitor ingestion workflows. o Integrated frontend modules with backend RESTful services, ensuring accurate end-to-end data validation. o Wrote SQL queries supporting data validation, reconciliation, and persistence within relational databases. o Assisted in build execution and deployment support across development and testing environments. Page 6 of 7
Environment: Java 8, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, ActiveMQ, REST APIs, Elasticsearch, Oracle SQL, ReactJs, JUnit, Maven, Git, JIRA, Agile/Scrum
Employer: Tata Consultancy Services - Chennai, India July 2015 - Jan 2018 Role: Systems Engineer
Project: Prime, The Next-Gen Delivery
o Modernized and integrated legacy enterprise applications using Spring Batch, improving system reliability and cross-team integrations.
o Designed and developed enterprise web applications using Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate, and PostgreSQL, optimizing stored procedures, triggers, and database schemas. o Analyzed application performance and implemented optimizations across Spring services and PostgreSQL databases, improving scalability and responsiveness by ~20%.
o Delivered end-to-end enhancements aligned with business requirements, ensuring stable and production-ready deployments.
o Implemented Spring Batch migration workflows to onboard legacy systems into modernized platforms. o Ensured data integrity and system stability through structured validation, testing, and controlled releases. o Supported backend development using Java and Spring Boot, contributing to RESTful API implementation for core business functionalities.
o Gained foundational exposure to microservices architecture and Apache Kafka-based event processing. o Contributed to frontend development using Angular, building forms and dashboard components integrated with backend REST services.
o Wrote SQL queries to support data validation and persistence within relational databases. o Participated in unit and functional testing, assisting with builds and deployments using Maven. o Actively engaged in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, collaborating with analysts, developers, and QA teams to deliver sprint commitments.
o Utilized Git for branching, commits, and peer code reviews while documenting technical learnings for team knowledge sharing.
Environment: Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Batch, Hibernate, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, Apache Kafka (introductory exposure), Angular, SQL, Maven, Git, JUnit, Agile/Scrum COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT / VOLUNTEERING:
Career Day Speaker – Mathias Elementary School Spring 2025 o Engaged 3rd–5th grade students in a discussion about careers in software engineering, cloud, and real-world development practices. Demonstrated the impact of technology using simple, relatable examples to inspire interest in STEM fields.
Coding Day Volunteer – Local School Program Fall 2024 o Guided elementary students through basic programming logic and problem-solving exercises. Used interactive activities and visual coding tools to spark curiosity and build foundational thinking in computer science. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, SDLC, Peer Code Reviews, Production Support, Cross-Functional Collaboration
Backend & Core Engineering: Java (8/11/17/21), Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Batch, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA, Hibernate/JPA, Microservices Architecture, Reactive Programming
(WebFlux/Reactor), RESTful APIs, SOAP Web Services (JAX-WS/Apache CXF), Drools, Distributed Systems
Messaging & Event-Driven Systems: Apache Kafka (Producers/Consumers, Topics, Partitioning, Pub/Sub), AWS MSK, Page 7 of 7
ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Asynchronous Processing, Event-Driven Workflows, Message Correlation, Idempotent Processing, Transaction Sequencing Payments & Financial Systems: Payment Processing Systems, Transaction Lifecycle (Authorization, Settlement, Reversals, Refunds), Reconciliation Workflows, Fraud/Risk Controls Integration, Audit Logging, Financial Data Integrity, Operational Monitoring Frontend & Full Stack: Angular (12), AngularJS, ReactJS, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Bootstrap, SPA Development, Reactive Forms, UI Validation, REST API Integration, Responsive Design
Cloud & Containerization: AWS (EC2, EKS, RDS/Aurora, S3, ALB, Auto Scaling, CloudWatch, IAM), Azure (VMs, Containers), Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), Hybrid Cloud Deployments DevOps & CI/CD: Jenkins, Maven, NPM, Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, CI/CD Pipelines, Environment Configuration Management, Build & Release Automation Databases & Data Platforms: PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server (exposure), MongoDB, Azure MongoDB, Elasticsearch/Kibana, SQL/PL-SQL, Database Performance Tuning Observability & Monitoring: Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Log4J, CloudWatch, Production Monitoring & Incident Management
Testing & Quality Engineering: JUnit (4/5), Mockito, Spock (Groovy), Cucumber (BDD), Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, HP ALM, TDD Practices, Integration Testing
Programming & Data Tools: Python (Flask APIs, Scripting), Jupyter Notebook, EhCache, Node.js (support tools), Secure Coding Practices
REFERENCES: Provided upon request…
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