Senior Java Full Stack Microservices Developer

Sowmya Potu

660-***-**** ************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Senior Java Full Stack Developer with 4+ years of experience designing, developing, and deploying scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, Apache Kafka, Microservices, REST APIs, MongoDB, Redis, and AWS. Strong expertise in building event-driven architectures, developing Kafka Producer and Consumer applications, implementing real-time data streaming solutions, and optimizing distributed systems. Experienced in CI/CD automation, Docker, Kubernetes, Splunk monitoring, SQL, Python, and Agile software development.Proven ability to deliver high- performance applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams in fast-paced enterprise environments. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Programming Languages: C, C++, Java, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Python, SQL Backend Frameworks & Tools: Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, JPA, RESTful & SOAP APIs, JWT, OAuth 2.0, RBAC Streaming & Messaging: Apache Kafka, Kafka Producer APIs, Kafka Consumer APIs, Event-Driven Architecture, Real-Time Streaming Frontend Technologies: React.js, Redux Toolkit, Next.js, Angular (12+), Vue.js, Tailwind CSS, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD DevOps & Automation: CI/CD Pipelines, Jenkins X, Git, GitHub, GitLab, Shell Scripting Testing & Quality: JUnit, Mockito, Selenium, SonarQube, Jira, Swagger Security & Quality: OAuth 2.0, JWT, RBAC, SSL/TLS, OWASP, Postman AI/ML & Tools: ML/NLP integration, LLM APIs, AI/ML, Co-pilot Development Practices: Agile (Scrum), Test-Driven Development, Microservices Architecture, Event-Driven Design, Secure Coding Standards PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Full Java Stack Developer Walmart, NJ June 2025 – Present

Architected and developed cloud-native, event-driven microservices using Java (Spring Boot), Docker, and Kubernetes, improving platform scalability and reducing downtime by 40%.

Designed and implemented Apache Kafka Producer and Consumer applications for real-time inventory and operational event processing, improving data throughput and application scalability.

Built RESTful APIs and integrated Kafka messaging services to enable reliable asynchronous communication across distributed systems.

Optimized application performance by tuning SQL queries, implementing Redis caching, and improving microservice response times.

Leveraged MongoDB for scalable NoSQL data storage supporting high-volume transactional workloads.

Automated application deployment using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines, enabling faster and more reliable software releases.

Utilized Splunk, ELK Stack, and AWS CloudWatch to monitor application health, analyze logs, troubleshoot production issues, and improve system availability.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, resolve production issues, support deployments, and deliver high-quality enterprise solutions using Agile methodologies.

Software Developer NWMSU, MO Apr 2024 – May 2025

Designed and developed cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture to support scalable enterprise solutions.

Built RESTful APIs and implemented event-driven communication using Apache Kafka for reliable real-time data processing.

Developed Kafka Producer and Consumer services for asynchronous messaging between distributed applications.

Created responsive front-end applications using React.js, integrating backend APIs for seamless user experience.

Optimized PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MongoDB database performance through indexing, query optimization, and efficient data access strategies.

Automated software delivery using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes, supporting continuous integration and deployment.

Developed Python utilities for automation, log processing, and application support.

Participated in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, technical discussions, and production support to ensure successful project delivery. Full Stack Java Developer Virtusa, India May 2022 – Dec 2023

Designed and developed independently deployable Java Spring Boot microservices by decomposing monolithic business modules into domain- driven services following RESTful architecture principles.

Implemented Apache Kafka as the central event-streaming platform, developing Kafka Producer and Consumer services to enable asynchronous communication, event-driven workflows, and reliable data exchange between microservices.

Built high-performance REST APIs using Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data JPA, enabling seamless integration between frontend applications and backend services.

Implemented secure authentication and authorization using Spring Security, JWT, and OAuth 2.0, ensuring secure communication across distributed microservices.

Optimized application performance through SQL query tuning, Redis caching, and efficient database design using MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB, reducing API response times by 35%.

Containerized microservices using Docker and orchestrated deployments with Kubernetes, while automating build and release pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD.

Developed comprehensive unit and integration tests using JUnit and Mockito, maintained code quality with SonarQube, and participated in code reviews to improve application reliability.

Collaborated with architects, business analysts, QA engineers, and DevOps teams throughout the migration lifecycle, including requirements analysis, service decomposition, production.

EDUCATION

Northwest Missouri State University, MO Jan 2024 – May 2025 Master of Science in Computer Science (GPA: 4/4)

CERTIFICATIONS

Oracle Java SE8 Certified (OCJA)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

PROJECTS

Real-Time Notification System Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, AWS

Designed and implemented an event-driven notification system using Kafka and WebSockets for real-time alerts.

Secured services with JWT authentication and deployed on AWS for scalability. Employee Management System Java, Spring Boot, Angular, MySQL

Built a secure employee management platform with role-based access and RESTful APIs.

Optimized data handling using pagination and Hibernate ORM.

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