Vanaja K
Java Full Stack Developer
Email: vanajak1216@[Link] || Phone#: 770-770-6628
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Java Full Stack Developer with 6+ years of experience building scalable, secure,
and high-performance enterprise applications in banking and financial domains.
Architected and delivered microservices-based systems using Spring Boot & Spring Cloud,
improving scalability and deployment efficiency
Hands-on experience with ORM frameworks like Hibernate, Spring Data, iBatis, and JPA,
enabling efficient database management and seamless data handling.
Strong expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, reducing operational costs and improving system
reliability
Expertise in securing applications with Spring Security, implementing JWT and OAuth 2.0 for
seamless and secure user authentication and authorization.
Proven track record of building responsive UI applications using Angular & React, enhancing
user experience and engagement.
Hands-on experience integrating AI/ML models and APIs into enterprise systems for predictive
analytics and automation.
Adept in CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and DevOps practices to accelerate
release cycles
Extensive experience with Version Control Systems such as Git, GitHub, SVN and Bitbucket.
Hands on experience in designing and consuming SOAP and REST APIs, and utilizing Swagger
and WADL for effective documentation and service integration.
Extensive experience with unit and integration testing using tools such as JUnit, Mockito, and
other test automation frameworks to maintain high code quality and reduce defects.
Good experience with Agile Project Management Tools like JIRA, ensuring versioning and tracking
are streamlined in collaborative team environments.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: Java (8–21), JavaScript, SQL, PL/SQL, Python (basic), Shell Scripting, GraphQL
Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, Hibernate, JPA
Frontend: Angular, ReactJS, Typescript, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap
Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, CloudWatch, VPC, DynamoDB)
AI/ML Tools: GitHub Copilot, TensorFlow (Java APIs), DeepLearning4J, Weka, Apache Spark MLlib, AWS
SageMaker
DevOps: Jenkins, Maven, Docker, Kubernetes, Git
Messaging: Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, IBM MQ
Databases: Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
Testing: JUnit, Mockito
Tools: Jira, Swagger, STS, IntelliJ
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
First Horizon Bank, Memphis, TN Oct 2024
to till date
Java Full Stack Developer
Description: The project is to develop and maintain scalable Java-based microservices and full-stack
applications for digital banking platforms, enhancing transaction processing performance and system
reliability.
Responsibilities:
Designed and implemented microservices architecture using Spring Boot & REST APIs,
improving system scalability by ~30%.
Built secure REST APIs, integrated third-party services, and developed responsive UIs,
improving transaction speed, user engagement, and overall platform performance.
Built responsive UI applications using Angular 19, Typescript, JavaScript, and HTML5,
enhancing user engagement and reducing page load time
Optimized AWS infrastructure (EC2, ELB, Auto Scaling), achieving high availability and cost
efficiency (~20% reduction)
Integrated machine learning models (TensorFlow, Spark MLlib) to enable predictive analytics and
business insights
Automated workflows using AWS Lambda, reducing manual intervention and improving processing
speed
Implemented secure authentication (OAuth2, JWT) with Spring Security, ensuring compliance
with enterprise security standards
Integrated cloud-based AI services such as AWS SageMaker into Java applications via secure
APIs.
Developed NLP and conversational AI solutions including text classification, sentiment analysis,
and chatbots using OpenAI APIs.
Containerized applications using Docker and orchestrated deployments via Kubernetes,
improving deployment efficiency by ~40%
Built real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka, enabling high-throughput data streaming
Established CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, reducing deployment time and increasing release
frequency
Developed batch processing jobs using Spring Batch to handle large-scale data processing
efficiently
Improved code quality with unit and integration testing (JUnit, Mockito).
Tech Stack: Java 17, Spring Boot, AWS, Angular, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, OAuth 2.0,
Jenkins, Maven, GIT, Junit, Jira
MoneyLion Inc., New York, NY Jul 2022
to Sep 2024
Java Full Stack Developer
Description: Engineered scalable Java microservices and full-stack fintech applications, enabling real-
time credit, lending, and financial analytics features for millions of users.
Responsibilities:
Developed scalable backend services using Spring Boot and Hibernate, improving application
performance and maintainability
Designed and implemented microservices with event-driven architecture, enhancing system
reliability
Developed secure REST APIs, modern front-end interfaces, and cloud-native deployments,
improving system efficiency, integration capabilities, and user experience.
Built single-page applications (SPA) using ReactJS and Redux for improved UI responsiveness
Implemented CI/CD pipelines, accelerating deployments and reducing release errors by ~25%
Deployed cloud-native applications using AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, Kinesis), improving scalability
Developed AWS Lambda APIs to manage serverless architecture and interact with MongoDB,
optimizing backend operations.
Integrated Kafka messaging system for real-time data processing and communication
Secured APIs using OAuth2, ensuring robust authentication and authorization
Automated testing processes, improving defect detection and reducing production issues
Packaged applications as WAR files and deployed to Apache Tomcat using Maven, streamlining the
deployment process. Managed version control with Git and tracked project tasks using JIRA.
Tech Stack: Java 11, Spring Boot, ReactJS, AWS, Kafka, Docker, GIT, Jenkins, Maven, Hibernate, Junit,
Jira
Sigma Software Group, New York, NY Feb 2020
to Jun 2022
Java Developer
The project involved in designing and delivering Java-based full-stack and microservices solutions,
supporting enterprise clients with scalable, high-performance applications.
Responsibilities:
Developed enterprise applications using Spring MVC and Hibernate, improving system
modularity
Implemented RESTful microservices, enabling seamless integration across systems
Built dynamic UI components using Angular 9/7 and JavaScript, enhancing usability
Designed and optimized SQL queries, improving database performance
Integrated JMS messaging (ActiveMQ) for asynchronous communication
Implemented JWT-based authentication, enhancing application security
Automated builds and deployments using Jenkins, improving development efficiency
Used Log4j for error handling, to monitor status of the service and to filter bad loans.
Developed and executed JUnit test cases for unit and integration testing, while tracking tasks in
JIRA.
Tech Stack: Java 8, Spring, Angular, Oracle, ActiveMQ, Jenkins, SVN, Log4j, Jira, Junit
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Engineering, India