Backend Java Developer (Spring Boot)

SRIJA KARICHERLA

Java Developer *****************@*****.*** 737-***-**** Jersey City, NJ

https://www.linkedin.com/in/srija-karicherla-01a4681b2/ Professional Summary:

Java Developer with around 5 years of experience designing, developing, testing, documenting, and supporting large-scale backend services, REST APIs, distributed applications, and backend-focused full stack systems across healthcare, insurance, and banking domains. Strong hands-on experience with Java, Python scripting, multithreaded programming, distributed systems, object-oriented design, design patterns, JDBC, SQL, Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Spring Boot, REST APIs, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Maven, CI/CD pipelines, Linux, Kafka, application security reviews, compliance support, and production troubleshooting. Experienced in translating business requirements into technical specifications, building scalable and supportable solutions, improving system reliability, supporting cloud-based deployments, writing technical documentation, participating in code reviews, and resolving production issues in Agile environments.

Technical Skills:

Programming Languages: Java 8/11/17/21, Python, SQL, JavaScript, TypeScript Core Engineering: Multithreading, Distributed Programming, Object-Oriented Design, Design Patterns, Data Structures, Algorithms Backend Development: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, REST APIs, Backend Services, Microservices, JDBC, Hibernate, Spring Data JPA

Databases: Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Query Optimization, Relational Databases, Data Modeling Cloud & DevOps: AWS EC2, AWS S3, AWS RDS, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Maven, CI/CD Pipelines Linux & Middleware: Linux Environment, Shell Commands, Kafka, Middleware Messaging Systems, Asynchronous Processing Security & Compliance: Application Security Reviews, Compliance Reviews, API Security, Secure Coding, Access Control Testing & Support: JUnit, Mockito, Postman, RestAssured, Unit Testing, API Testing, Production Troubleshooting, 24x7 On-Call Support

Tools & Methods: Jira, GitHub, IntelliJ IDEA, Agile/Scrum, Technical Documentation, Code Reviews, Requirement Analysis Professional Experience:

Java Developer Jul 2025 – Present

UnitedHealth Group Dallas, TX, USA

• Designed, developed, tested, and supported scalable Java Spring Boot backend services and REST APIs for healthcare subscription, eligibility verification, enrollment processing, plan comparison, and member data workflows.

• Built backend service logic using Java, Spring Boot, JDBC, Hibernate, Spring Data JPA, SQL, Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL to support healthcare data processing, reporting, validation, and application workflows.

• Used Python scripts for API validation, log analysis, data checks, automation support, and troubleshooting across backend services, cloud deployments, and database-driven workflows.

• Applied multithreading fundamentals, distributed programming, object-oriented design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms to build reliable and maintainable backend application components.

• Designed and maintained distributed microservices using Java, REST APIs, Kafka, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines to improve backend reliability, scalability, and service availability.

• Supported application security reviews, API security, access control, request validation, and compliance-related fixes to protect healthcare member data and improve secure application delivery.

• Troubleshot production issues across Linux environments, REST APIs, databases, Kafka, AWS services, logs, and deployment pipelines by debugging defects, identifying root causes, and implementing reliable fixes.

• Collaborated with product owners, QA, DevOps, support teams, and business stakeholders to analyze requirements, prepare technical documentation, participate in code reviews, and support production releases in Agile environments. Java Developer Nov 2023 – May 2025

Globe Life Inc. McKinney, TX, USA

• Developed and maintained Java Spring Boot backend services and REST APIs for insurance policy administration, claims processing, customer self-service, payment workflows, and internal reporting applications.

• Built backend service logic using Java, Spring Boot, JDBC, Hibernate, Spring Data JPA, SQL, Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL to support policy updates, claims tracking, payment processing, reporting, and customer data workflows.

• Used Python scripts for API validation, data checks, log analysis, automation support, and troubleshooting across backend services and database-driven insurance workflows.

• Applied object-oriented design, design patterns, multithreading fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms to build scalable, reusable, and maintainable backend application components.

• Implemented distributed service workflows using Java, REST APIs, Kafka, AWS, Docker, Jenkins, Git, Maven, and CI/CD pipelines to improve application reliability, scalability, and release stability.

• Supported application security reviews, API security, access control, request validation, and compliance-related fixes to protect policy, claims, payment, and customer account data.

• Troubleshot production issues across Linux environments, REST APIs, databases, Kafka, application logs, and deployment pipelines by debugging defects, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective fixes.

• Collaborated with product owners, QA, DevOps, support teams, and business stakeholders to analyze requirements, prepare technical documentation, participate in code reviews, and deliver backend enhancements in Agile environments. Java Developer Mar 2021 – Jul 2023

Accenture (Client: Barclays) Hyderabad, India

• Developed and supported Java Spring Boot backend services and REST APIs for banking workflows including account management, transaction history, fund transfers, customer profiles, and payment processing modules.

• Built backend service logic using Java, Spring Boot, JDBC, Hibernate, SQL, Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL to support secure banking transactions, reporting, validation, and customer data workflows.

• Used Python scripts for API validation, SQL data checks, log analysis, automation support, and troubleshooting across backend services and database-driven workflows.

• Applied object-oriented design, design patterns, multithreading fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms to build reusable and maintainable backend application components.

• Supported distributed service workflows using Java, REST APIs, Kafka, Jenkins, Git, Maven, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines to improve application reliability, scalability, and release quality.

• Implemented API security, access control, request validation, and compliance-related fixes to protect customer, account, transaction, and payment data across banking applications.

• Troubleshot application issues across Linux environments, REST APIs, databases, logs, and deployment pipelines by debugging defects, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective fixes.

• Collaborated with business analysts, QA, DevOps, support teams, and senior engineers to analyze requirements, prepare technical documentation, participate in code reviews, and deliver backend enhancements in Agile/Scrum environments. Education:

• Master of Science in Computer Science

Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ Aug 2023 – May 2025

• Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women (Autonomous), Bhimavaram, India Aug 2018 – May 2022

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