Headline

Software Development Engineer | Java & Spring Boot | System Performance & Architecture | Microservices Architecture | Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India

About

Building robust, scalable backend systems that drive business success – that's what energizes me as a software engineer. I'm Davin S Thomas, a Backend Software Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, specializing in high-performance systems and enterprise application modernization. With a Computer Science background and automotive technology experience, I bring technical depth and industry insight to complex engineering challenges. My expertise centers on the Java ecosystem – Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate, Apache Kafka, and microservices architecture. I'm passionate about system performance optimization, clean architecture design, and implementing scalable solutions. Whether modernizing legacy codebases or designing new features, I focus on long-term maintainability and business value. Beyond individual contributions, I believe in collaborative engineering practices. I enjoy mentoring team members, conducting code reviews, and establishing development standards that elevate team productivity. My experience spans the complete software development lifecycle – from technical design through production deployment. Interested in discussing backend architecture, system design, or potential opportunities? Let's connect and explore collaboration possibilities.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

antigravity

codex

opencode

Work experience

Consultant at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Building and optimizing backend systems that power critical business operations, specializing in scalable microservices architecture and performance enhancements Leading modernization initiatives including comprehensive database access layer migrations and implementing industry best practices for logging and monitoring Designing and delivering complex application features for multiple regional markets while maintaining high system reliability and zero critical production incidents Driving parallel processing optimization, security enhancements through cloud-native practices, and establishing robust development standards Contributing to cross-functional teams through technical leadership, comprehensive code reviews, and knowledge sharing initiatives Consistently recognized for technical innovation and delivering high-quality solutions that meet stringent industry standards

Graduate Engineering Trainee at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, Aug 2022 - Apr 2023 · 9 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Education

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science Engineering, Dayananda sagar institutions

Class 11 and 12, CBSE, Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Bangalore