Nitikesh Pihul

Software Engineer

Pune, Maharashtra, India4 yrs 11 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in developing scalable backend solutions.
Proven track record in microservices architecture.
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on optimization.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend Developer specializing in Fintech and SaaS solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

JavaSpring Boot

Other Skills

MicroservicesSpring Data JPADockerKubernetesApache CamelSpring SecurityOpenID ConnectMySQLMicrosoft AzureAzure DevOpsProgress SQLTerraformReact.jsPythonSpring Framework

About

Strong engineering professional with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Computer Science with efficient problem solving skill and ability to perform well in team. Always passinate about finding out of box solution for complex problems. As a Backend Developer with 3 years of experience at top-tier technology firms like TCS and Infosys, I have honed my skills in creating robust and scalable backend solutions. My expertise primarily lies in Java Spring Boot, Apache Camel, Redis, RabbitMQ, and various backend technologies, enabling me to deliver high-performance applications and drive impactful projects.

Experience

4 yrs 11 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 11 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

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Senior Application Developer

Jul 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Currently working on developing a pre-trade platform for Barclays Investment Bank (UK), enabling efficient and reliable trading operations. Developing scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture, ensuring high performance, security, and compliance with financial industry standards. My focus is on building robust APIs, integrating with trading systems, and optimizing workflows to support critical pre-trade decision-making processes.

JavaSpring BootMicroservices

Infosys equinox

Digital Specialist Engineer

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Working on Infosys Equinox, a cloud-native, microservices-based digital commerce platform, developing scalable and secure backend solutions.
💡 Key Contributions:
✔ Microservices & API Development: Built high-performance RESTful microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Data JPA, ensuring seamless commerce transactions.
✔ Containerization & Cloud: Deployed services using Docker and Kubernetes, enabling efficient scaling and management.
✔ System Integration: Developed Apache Camel-based orchestration layers to optimize inter-service communication and reduce API latency.
✔ Security & Compliance: Implemented Spring Security with OpenID Connect (OIDC) for authentication and role-based access control.
✔ CI/CD & Release Automation: Created custom Maven plugins, reducing release preparation time by 55% and eliminating manual errors.
✔ Testing & Code Quality: Ensured robust releases with JUnit, Mockito, and SonarLint, enhancing code reliability and maintainability.
✔ Agile Collaboration: Worked in Scrum teams, actively participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvements.
🚀 Key Achievements:
🔹 Improved API response time and system scalability through optimized database queries and caching strategies.
🔹 Developed a custom end-to-end Maven Mojo plugin to automate release management, fetching all microservices’ POM files, extracting and displaying configuration properties in a structured UI, eliminating manual checks, and significantly reducing release preparation time.
🔹 Built a sync version Maven plugin to synchronize project versions and the parent framework, reducing release definition preparation time from 80 days to 36 days, improving team efficiency and deployment accuracy.
🔹 Strengthened security by implementing best practices for authentication and access control.

JavaSpring BootSpring Data JPADockerKubernetesApache Camel+2

Tata consultancy services

Assistant System Engineer

Jun 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Worked on A.P. Moller Maersk Logistics Hub, a digital platform designed to streamline global shipping operations by providing features like shipment booking, tracking, and management. Focused on backend development, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps automation to enhance system performance and reliability.
💡 Key Contributions:
✔ Backend Development: Designed and implemented RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot, and MySQL, optimizing shipment management processes.
✔ Cloud Infrastructure: Designed and managed multi-region cloud architecture on Microsoft Azure, ensuring high availability, security, and scalability.
✔ Security & Compliance: Configured Azure Vault for secure data storage and encryption, safeguarding sensitive logistics data.
✔ DevOps & CI/CD: Built and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, enabling automated deployments and continuous integration, improving deployment speed and reducing downtime.
✔ Load Balancing & Performance Optimization: Configured Azure Load Balancers and optimized networking services, enhancing the system's fault tolerance and response time.
🚀 Key Achievements:
🔹 Developed scalable and high-performance APIs, improving shipment processing efficiency.
🔹 Optimized cloud infrastructure to enhance system reliability and reduce operational costs.
🔹 Automated deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines, significantly reducing manual intervention and improving deployment accuracy.
🔹 Strengthened system security by implementing Azure-based encryption and access control mechanisms.