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Nikhil Pandey

Backend Engineer | Java • Spring Boot • Microservices • Kafka • Redis • AWS • Mongodb • MySql | Distributed Systems | High-Scale API Design | Performance Optimization | Ex-Inexture & Ahom Technologies

Gurugram

3+ years of work experience

AHOM Technologies Private Limited(CMMI Level 3)
Jul 20242 yrsPresent

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Worked as a Backend Engineer contributing to enterprise publishing (HighWire) and scalable EdTech microservices platform (QandI), focusing on system modernization, performance optimization, and distributed architecture. Key Contributions – HighWire (Digital Publishing Platform): • Migrated legacy Java/Spring modules to Spring Boot 3 and JDK 21 improving performance and maintainability • Implemented Apache Kafka event-driven workflows for purchase and user activity pipelines • Optimized database queries and REST APIs resulting in faster response times for high-traffic endpoints • Resolved critical production issues and maintained high system uptime in enterprise environment Key Contributions – QandI (EdTech Microservices Platform): • Developed scalable backend microservices using Java 17 and Spring Boot supporting real-time analytics dashboards • Designed asynchronous inter-service communication using Spring WebClient improving system throughput • Implemented Redis-based caching layer reducing database load during peak exam traffic • Built and enhanced REST APIs for student performance analytics and institute-level reporting Technologies: Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, Redis, REST APIs, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, AWS, CI/CD
Inexture Solutions
Jul 20231 yr 1 moJul 2024

Ahemdabad

Worked as a Backend Engineer building scalable enterprise applications across healthcare and platform security domains using Java and Spring Boot. Key Contributions: • Designed and developed 25+ REST APIs using Spring Boot and Spring Data JPA supporting real-time healthcare workflows • Implemented JWT authentication, role-based access control (RBAC), and secure session management using Spring Security • Built backend modules handling patient data management, task coordination, and automated notification workflows • Integrated third-party services and email automation improving system communication efficiency • Developed CI/CD pipelines reducing deployment time from hours to minutes and improving release stability • Optimized database queries and backend logic to improve performance and reduce system latency • Collaborated in Agile teams delivering production-ready features with high code quality standards Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, MySQL, REST APIs, JWT, RBAC, CI/CD, Bitbucket, SendGrid

Education

B.Tech, Engineering

Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology

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Headline

Backend Engineer | Java • Spring Boot • Microservices • Kafka • Redis • AWS • Mongodb • MySql | Distributed Systems | High-Scale API Design | Performance Optimization | Ex-Inexture & Ahom Technologies

About

Backend Engineer with 2.11 years of experience designing scalable distributed systems using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture. I specialize in building high-performance backend platforms, optimizing system reliability, and delivering production-grade APIs used by thousands of users across healthcare, publishing, and EdTech domains. My work includes modernizing legacy systems to Spring Boot 3, implementing event-driven architectures with Apache Kafka, and designing cloud-ready services deployed on AWS. Key Engineering Impact: • Architected and delivered microservices supporting high concurrent traffic with zero downtime deployments • Improved API performance and database efficiency through query optimization and Redis caching strategies • Designed secure RBAC and JWT authentication frameworks aligned with enterprise security standards • Built scalable event-driven workflows using Kafka to improve data consistency and system resilience • Delivered CI/CD automation reducing deployment cycles from hours to minutes Core Expertise: Java 17/21 • Spring Boot • Distributed Systems • Microservices • Apache Kafka • Redis • REST API Design • MongoDB • PostgreSQL • MySQL • AWS • CI/CD • System Design I am passionate about solving complex backend problems, improving system scalability, and building resilient architectures that deliver real business impact.

Location

Gurugram

Work experience

Java Developer at AHOM Technologies Private Limited(CMMI Level 3), Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs, Gurugram, Haryana, India, Worked as a Backend Engineer contributing to enterprise publishing (HighWire) and scalable EdTech microservices platform (QandI), focusing on system modernization, performance optimization, and distributed architecture. Key Contributions – HighWire (Digital Publishing Platform): • Migrated legacy Java/Spring modules to Spring Boot 3 and JDK 21 improving performance and maintainability • Implemented Apache Kafka event-driven workflows for purchase and user activity pipelines • Optimized database queries and REST APIs resulting in faster response times for high-traffic endpoints • Resolved critical production issues and maintained high system uptime in enterprise environment Key Contributions – QandI (EdTech Microservices Platform): • Developed scalable backend microservices using Java 17 and Spring Boot supporting real-time analytics dashboards • Designed asynchronous inter-service communication using Spring WebClient improving system throughput • Implemented Redis-based caching layer reducing database load during peak exam traffic • Built and enhanced REST APIs for student performance analytics and institute-level reporting Technologies: Java 17/21, Spring Boot, Microservices, Apache Kafka, Redis, REST APIs, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, AWS, CI/CD

Associate Consultant-Java Developer at Inexture Solutions, Jul 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo, Ahemdabad, Worked as a Backend Engineer building scalable enterprise applications across healthcare and platform security domains using Java and Spring Boot. Key Contributions: • Designed and developed 25+ REST APIs using Spring Boot and Spring Data JPA supporting real-time healthcare workflows • Implemented JWT authentication, role-based access control (RBAC), and secure session management using Spring Security • Built backend modules handling patient data management, task coordination, and automated notification workflows • Integrated third-party services and email automation improving system communication efficiency • Developed CI/CD pipelines reducing deployment time from hours to minutes and improving release stability • Optimized database queries and backend logic to improve performance and reduce system latency • Collaborated in Agile teams delivering production-ready features with high code quality standards Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, MySQL, REST APIs, JWT, RBAC, CI/CD, Bitbucket, SendGrid

Education

B.Tech, Engineering, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology

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