Neeraj Thakre

DevOps Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India6 yrs 6 mos experience

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Key Highlights

6+ years of experience in backend development.
Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices.
Proven track record in Fintech and Banking sectors.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-focused developer in the Fintech industry with expertise in scalable solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

JavaMicroservicesAgile

Other Skills

AJAXAPI GatewayArtificial Intelligence (AI)Azure Cosmos DBBitbucketCI/CDChatbot DevelopmentContinuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)EclipseGitHubGitHub CopilotHibernateIBM BAWIBM BPMIBM DB2

About

Experienced Software Developer with 6+ years of hands-on experience in the software industry, specializing in backend development, API design, and cloud-native solutions. Proven expertise in developing, enhancing, and maintaining scalable enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture. Adept at working in Agile environments and delivering high-quality solutions in domains such as Core Banking, Corporate & Retail Banking, Finance, Health Insurance, and E-commerce. Technical Skills ——————— Programming Languages: Java (Core & Advanced), J2EE Frameworks: Spring Boot, Spring Framework Architecture: Microservices, RESTful API design, Event-driven architecture Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, PCF (Pivotal Cloud Foundry) DevOps & CI/CD: Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, CI/CD Pipelines Messaging & Event Streaming: Apache Kafka Business Process Management: Camunda BPMN Storage & Data Handling: Azure Blob Storage Software Design: Design Patterns, Object-Oriented Design Other Skills: Data Structures, Algorithms, Problem Solving, AWS Cloud Domain expertise -: ——————————- Core banking Finance & commercial banking Corporate Banking Retail banking Health insurance E-commerce

Experience

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3 roles

Technical Lead

Promoted

Sep 2025 – Present · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Developing and migrating digital banking platforms, delivering secure, scalable, and intuitive client experiences. Built high-performance backend services and gateway adapters using Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs within a microservices/Bain architecture. Implemented an intelligent chatbot solution leveraging Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to provide accurate, context-aware customer support by combining retrieval of relevant documents with generative responses. Automated CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments and drive DevOps excellence.

JavaSpring BootREST APIsMicroservicesCI/CD

Associate Tech Lead

Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Domain: Core Banking Transformation & Finance
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful projects in the Banking and Insurance sectors.
Involved in the full software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering and design discussions to coding, testing, and deployment. Actively participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure the team stays aligned with quality standards and project deadlines.
Working closely with business/product teams to define and finalize requirements, and delivering product demos and releases. Emphasizing software performance and scalability while ensuring the development process follows best practices and industry standards.
Taking ownership of software development, including architecture, design, implementation, and performance optimization, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

JavaSpring BootAgileSoftware Development Lifecycle

Senior Software Engineer

Jul 2022 – Sep 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Infosys ltd

Senior Software Engineer

Feb 2021 – Jul 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru

Client: Royal Bank of Scotland (United Kingdom)
Role: Senior Software Developer / Lead Engineer
Domain: Core Banking Transformation
As a Senior Software Engineer, I contributed to the core banking modernization initiative, transforming legacy systems from Mainframe architecture to a modern, scalable solution using Java Microservices deployed on PCF (Pivotal Cloud Foundry) with TYK API Gateway. My responsibilities covered the end-to-end development lifecycle, from design to deployment, with a strong focus on scalable microservice design and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Led the design and development of Java microservices using Spring Boot and RESTful APIs
Contributed to the core transformation program, migrating banking systems from Mainframe to PCF/TYK-based architecture
Developed APIs aligned with business requirements and ensured high performance and availability
Wrote unit tests and contributed to quality assurance through TDD practices
Actively participated in technical discussions, providing guidance to team members and reviewing solution designs
Ensured integration with other systems and platforms within the bank’s ecosystem
Tech Stack: Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Microservices, PCF (Pivotal Cloud Foundry), TYK API Gateway, JUnit

JavaSpring BootMicroservicesPCFAPI Gateway

Cognizant

Software Engineer

Jul 2019 – Jan 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Clients: Macy’s (USA), Deutsche Bank (Germany)
Domain: Insurance & Banking
Role: Java Backend Developer
Worked on backend development for enterprise-grade applications in the insurance and banking sectors, supporting business-critical workflows for leading global clients such as Macy’s and Deutsche Bank. Contributed to the design and implementation of microservices-based architecture with a focus on reliability, performance, and scalability.
Responsibilities:
Developed and maintained RESTful microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate
Integrated business logic with IBM DB2 database for persistent, high-volume data operations
Participated in full SDLC, including requirement analysis, system design, implementation, and testing
Implemented security, exception handling, and performance optimizations across services
Collaborated with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, QA, and business analysts
Tech Stack: Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, RESTful APIs, Microservices, IBM DB2