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Shashank kumar

Senior Software Engineer @ Deloitte | Java Backend Developer · 5 Yrs · Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka · Immediate Joiner | Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Bengaluru

5+ years of work experience

Deloitte
Nov 20241 yr 11 mosPresent

Bengaluru

Client: Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India Contributing as a Java Backend Developer in the automotive domain, focusing on scalable and high-performance backend solutions. Developed and optimized Spring Boot microservices and integrated with MySQL for data management. Implemented performance optimization using Redis and Ehcache for caching and faster response times. Enhanced data retrieval and API response times through pagination and indexing improvements. Collaborated with cross-functional teams (frontend, QA, DevOps) to deliver end-to-end features in Agile sprints. Ensured robust code quality via unit testing, code reviews, and debugging best practices. Tech Stack: Core java & Java 8+, Spring Boot, Microservices, MySQL, Redis, Ehcache, REST APIs, JUnit, GitLab, Agile
Cognizant
Apr 20248 mosNov 2024

Client: BNY Mellon Bank – Wealth Management Domain Designed and developed scalable REST APIs using Spring Boot for wealth management services. Led migration from Spring Boot 2.x to 3.x, enhancing system stability and performance. Strengthened application security by resolving critical vulnerabilities and hardening endpoints. Used Splunk for monitoring and analyzing production issues, improving reliability and uptime. Achieved 90%+ unit test coverage and integrated Swagger for auto-generated API documentation. Containerized services using Docker, improving portability and deployment efficiency. Tech Stack: Java 8+, Spring Boot, Microservices, Docker, Swagger, JUnit, MySQL, Splunk, GitLab, Postman
Cognizant
Aug 20212 yrs 9 mosApr 2024

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Client: BNY Mellon Bank – Wealth Management Domain Developed and enhanced REST APIs for backend microservices supporting financial operations. Modernized legacy Java codebases, improving maintainability and performance. Coordinated with QA and DevOps teams to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines and quality releases. Enhanced system reliability through detailed documentation, test automation, and agile collaboration. Utilized Git for version control and Postman for API testing and validation. Tech Stack: Java 8, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices, MySQL, JIRA, Git, Postman
Cognizant
Mar 20216 mosAug 2021

Remote

Built a dynamic web platform for the pharmaceutical domain, improving doctor–medical rep connectivity. Implemented features for product presentation, supply optimization, and demand forecasting. Supported end-to-end development — from requirements to deployment — using Spring Boot and Core Java. Improved system efficiency and automated key workflows to reduce manual intervention. Tech Stack: Core Java, Spring Boot, Angular, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

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Education

Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology

Technocrats Institute of Technology

20174 yrs2021

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Headline

Senior Software Engineer @ Deloitte | Java Backend Developer · 5 Yrs · Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka · Immediate Joiner | Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

About

Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance backend systems across automotive R&D and banking & fintech domains. Currently at Deloitte, contributing to Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India — developing Spring Boot microservices, integrating MySQL databases, and implementing Redis & Ehcache caching solutions for performance at scale. Previously at Cognizant, built wealth management solutions for BNY Mellon Bank — designing REST APIs, modernizing legacy systems, and enhancing application security. Core Skills: Java | Spring Boot | Microservices | REST APIs | Kafka | Docker | Redis | MySQL | PostgreSQL | Angular | Azure B.Tech in Information Technology — Technocrats Institute of Technology (2021) | Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Location

Bengaluru

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Work experience

Senior Software Engineer at Deloitte, Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos, Bengaluru, Client: Mercedes-Benz Research & Development India Contributing as a Java Backend Developer in the automotive domain, focusing on scalable and high-performance backend solutions. Developed and optimized Spring Boot microservices and integrated with MySQL for data management. Implemented performance optimization using Redis and Ehcache for caching and faster response times. Enhanced data retrieval and API response times through pagination and indexing improvements. Collaborated with cross-functional teams (frontend, QA, DevOps) to deliver end-to-end features in Agile sprints. Ensured robust code quality via unit testing, code reviews, and debugging best practices. Tech Stack: Core java & Java 8+, Spring Boot, Microservices, MySQL, Redis, Ehcache, REST APIs, JUnit, GitLab, Agile

Software Engineer at Cognizant, Apr 2024 - Nov 2024 · 8 mos, Client: BNY Mellon Bank – Wealth Management Domain Designed and developed scalable REST APIs using Spring Boot for wealth management services. Led migration from Spring Boot 2.x to 3.x, enhancing system stability and performance. Strengthened application security by resolving critical vulnerabilities and hardening endpoints. Used Splunk for monitoring and analyzing production issues, improving reliability and uptime. Achieved 90%+ unit test coverage and integrated Swagger for auto-generated API documentation. Containerized services using Docker, improving portability and deployment efficiency. Tech Stack: Java 8+, Spring Boot, Microservices, Docker, Swagger, JUnit, MySQL, Splunk, GitLab, Postman

Programmer Analyst at Cognizant, Aug 2021 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Client: BNY Mellon Bank – Wealth Management Domain Developed and enhanced REST APIs for backend microservices supporting financial operations. Modernized legacy Java codebases, improving maintainability and performance. Coordinated with QA and DevOps teams to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines and quality releases. Enhanced system reliability through detailed documentation, test automation, and agile collaboration. Utilized Git for version control and Postman for API testing and validation. Tech Stack: Java 8, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices, MySQL, JIRA, Git, Postman

Intern at Cognizant, Mar 2021 - Aug 2021 · 6 mos, Remote, Built a dynamic web platform for the pharmaceutical domain, improving doctor–medical rep connectivity. Implemented features for product presentation, supply optimization, and demand forecasting. Supported end-to-end development — from requirements to deployment — using Spring Boot and Core Java. Improved system efficiency and automated key workflows to reduce manual intervention. Tech Stack: Core Java, Spring Boot, Angular, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript

Education

Bachelor of Technology, Information Technology, Technocrats Institute of Technology