Full Stack Java Developer with Microservices Expertise

Harshada Patel

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Full Stack Java Developer with 4+ years of experience designing and developing scalable applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Hibernate, and RESTful APIs

Professional experience working with enterprise environments including Plaid (USA) and Credmint, delivering backend and full stack solutions

Strong expertise in building distributed backend systems, API integrations, and event-driven architecture using Apache Kafka

Hands-on experience in frontend development using React.js, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and TypeScript, creating responsive interfaces

Experienced in working with SQL Server, MySQL, and data modeling, along with data-driven integrations using Power BI (DAX, Power Query)

Proficient in AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS), CI/CD pipelines, Maven, Gradle, and Git, supporting deployment and DevOps practices

Certified professional with multiple Microsoft certifications (Power BI, Azure, Dynamics 365, MCT) ensuring strong technical foundation

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Backend Engineering & APIs: Java (8/11/17), Spring Boot, Microservices, Hibernate, JPA, JDBC, REST APIs

Frontend Development: React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap

Data & Persistence: SQL Server, MySQL, Data Modeling, Power BI (DAX, Power Query), Data Transformation

Messaging & Integration: Apache Kafka, REST Services, SOAP APIs

Cloud & DevOps: AWS (EC2, S3, RDS), Azure Fundamentals, Maven, Gradle, Git, CI/CD Pipelines

Testing & Tools: JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, TestNG, Cucumber, Postman

Enterprise Systems: Dynamics 365 F&O, Power Platform, Excel, IntelliJ, VS Code, JIRA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Full Stack Java Developer

Plaid, USA Jun 2025 – Present

Designed and developed full stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture, supporting scalable financial data processing systems

Built and enhanced RESTful APIs for transaction workflows, integrating multiple internal and external data sources

Implemented backend services using Hibernate, JPA, and JDBC, ensuring efficient data persistence and optimized database interaction

Developed responsive UI components using React.js, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and basic JavaScript, improving usability and frontend performance

Integrated Apache Kafka for event-driven communication, enabling asynchronous data flow across distributed services

Wrote and optimized SQL queries (joins, aggregations) for MySQL databases, improving query performance and response times

Utilized Spring MVC architecture and layered design patterns for better maintainability and separation of concerns

Performed debugging, logging, and issue resolution using standard development tools, improving system stability

Contributed to build and deployment processes using Maven, Git, and basic CI/CD pipelines, supporting continuous integration

Assisted in cloud deployment and monitoring of applications using AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS)

Environment: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, Hibernate, JPA, JDBC, REST APIs, React.js, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, MySQL, AWS, Maven, Git, Spring MVC

Software Development Engineer I

Credmint — Mumbai, India Feb 2022 – Dec 2024

Developed backend modules using Java and Spring Boot, supporting enterprise applications and internal business workflows

Designed and implemented RESTful web services enabling communication between frontend interfaces and backend systems

Built and maintained microservices-based components, improving application scalability and modularity

Implemented persistence layers using Hibernate, JPA, and JDBC, ensuring reliable data access and transaction handling

Developed UI components using HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, and basic JavaScript, improving user interface responsiveness

Wrote and optimized SQL queries (joins, subqueries, aggregations) for data retrieval and reporting

Integrated application data with Power BI dashboards, enabling reporting and visualization of business insights

Assisted in implementing Kafka messaging integration, supporting asynchronous processing and data flow

Performed debugging, testing, and performance tuning to improve application stability and efficiency

Worked with version control and build tools including Git, Maven, and Gradle, supporting development lifecycle

Environment: Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Hibernate, JPA, JDBC, Kafka, REST APIs, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, SQL Server, MySQL, Power BI, Azure, Maven, Gradle, Git

Web Developer Trainer (JavaScript)

WhiteHat Education Technology Mumbai, India Aug 2019 – Feb 2022

Conducted engaging coding sessions for Students, introducing basic programming concepts using JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

Simplified complex technical topics into easy-to-understand lessons focused on logic building and creativity

Guided students in creating simple interactive web pages and beginner-level projects

Designed fun, hands-on activities to teach concepts such as basic UI design, events, and user interaction

Assisted students in understanding errors and debugging code in a supportive and structured manner

Encouraged problem-solving skills through small challenges and guided exercises

Helped students build confidence in writing code and understanding how web applications work

Promoted good coding habits, including clean structure and logical thinking from an early stage

Collaborated with parents/academic coordinators to track student progress and learning outcomes

Maintained an interactive and positive learning environment tailored for young learners

Environment: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Basic UI Development, Debugging Tools, Beginner Web Projects

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Computer Science Thakur College of Science and Commerce Mumbai, India May 2019

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science SS & LS Patkar College Mumbai, India April 2017

CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations Apps Developer Associate

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