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Nitish Raj

Senior Software Engineer

Pune, Maharashtra, India6 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in developing scalable enterprise solutions.
  • Proven track record in financial services software.
  • Awarded Best Performer for exceptional contributions.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Retail Tech expert with strong backend development skills.

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Skills

Core Skills

JavaSpring Boot

Other Skills

MicroservicesREST APIsHibernateServiceNowSplunkJenkinsAkkaSonarQubeCloudbeesCoverityDynatraceBlackduckTwistlockFinancial PlanningRetirement Planning

About

Highly skilled and results-driven Senior Software Engineer with almost 6 years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, and Hibernate. I have a proven track record of developing scalable enterprise solutions, optimizing application performance, and delivering high-quality software in financial services, retirement planning, and other business-critical domains. Currently, I am working at EPAM Systems as a consultant for Edward Jones, where I design and develop innovative financial planning tools and solutions, enabling seamless client experiences in areas like retirement planning, loans, and investment management. My career journey includes working with prominent global organizations like Goldman Sachs, Walmart, HSBC, RBS, and Amdocs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge software solutions. I bring extensive hands-on experience in financial services, leveraging expertise in Splunk, SonarQube, Dynatrace, Jenkins, Cloudbees, Coverity, BlackDuck and other DevOps tools to ensure system reliability and secure deployments.

Experience

6 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 5 mos
Current Experience

Epam systems

3 roles

Senior Software Engineer

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Client: Edward Jones
  • Domain: Financial Planning, Wealth Management
  • Delivering innovative technical solutions for Edward Jones, a leader in wealth management and financial planning, to optimize advisory systems and enhance client experiences. Focused on building scalable applications and tools that simplify financial operations like retirement planning, investment management, and loan workflows.
  • Architected scalable microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate, ensuring seamless integration and high performance for client-facing applications.
  • Developed and maintained secure REST APIs, enabling efficient data flow between systems while adhering to industry regulations for data security and compliance.
  • Streamlined end-to-end development and production deployment responsibilities using ServiceNow, taking ownership of release management, issue tracking, and incident resolution.
  • Managed the entire lifecycle from development to production deployments with minimal downtime, ensuring stability and timely delivery of critical features using automated CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins.
  • Actively monitored, debugged, and resolved production issues using Splunk, ensuring seamless operations and achieving near 100% uptime for financial services.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers and financial advisors, to gather requirements and implement solutions tailored to wealth management and customer needs.
JavaSpring BootMicroservicesREST APIsHibernateServiceNow+2

Senior Software Engineer

Promoted

Sep 2022Dec 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Client: Goldman Sachs
  • Domain: Banking
  • Worked on mission-critical banking systems for Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking, securities, and financial management firm. Delivered robust software solutions to optimize financial operations, enhance security, and support seamless scalability within high-performance enterprise systems.
  • Architected and implemented scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot, ensuring seamless integration and real-time data processing for financial transactions.
  • Enhanced backend systems by optimizing database queries and leveraging frameworks like Hibernate, reducing response times and ensuring high system reliability.
  • Developed and deployed secure, RESTful APIs, enabling secure communication between client applications and backend systems while ensuring data integrity and compliance with banking regulations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on requirements gathering, technical design, and strategic roadmap planning to address the dynamic needs of the banking domain.
JavaSpring BootMicroservicesREST APIsHibernate

Software Engineer

Nov 2021Sep 2022 · 10 mos

  • Client: Walmart
  • Domain: Robotics
  • Worked on an innovative Automated Shopping Mall solution for Walmart, leveraging robotics and real-time systems to create a cutting-edge customer experience. This futuristic project was designed to streamline the shopping process through an automated workflow where customers can place orders from their mobile phones, and robotic trolleys autonomously retrieve the items and deliver them to designated counters.
  • Designed and developed key system components using Java and the Akka framework, implementing high-performance, distributed systems to enable real-time communication between robotic devices and shopping workflows.
  • Implemented event-driven architecture using Akka Actors, ensuring smooth handling of asynchronous requests and real-time updates for customer orders and robotic operations.
  • Developed REST APIs to support the mobile app's seamless integration with backend systems, enabling secure and efficient communication between user devices and the robotics platform.
  • Collaborated with robotics and hardware teams to enable synchronous operation of autonomous trolleys, optimizing the overall customer experience and reducing item retrieval times.
  • Conducted comprehensive system testing and debugging to ensure flawless operation in a production environment, maintaining high standards of reliability and scalability.
JavaAkkaREST APIs

Amdocs

Software Engineer

May 2021Nov 2021 · 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Worked on a telecommunications project for AT&T, one of the largest telecom providers globally, to enhance and optimize business-critical systems and ensure seamless service delivery to millions of users.
  • Developed and maintained backend solutions using Java and Spring Boot to support complex telecommunications workflows, ensuring system reliability and scalability.
  • Designed and implemented efficient REST APIs for real-time data exchange, improving system integration and response times across multiple platforms.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze client requirements and suggest innovative solutions aligned with telecom industry standards.
  • Contributed to code quality improvements and continuous integration pipelines using tools like Jenkins, SonarQube, and Coverity, ensuring adherence to security and performance benchmarks.
  • Supported system troubleshooting, issue resolution, and performance optimization, minimizing downtime and maintaining high service availability for AT&T's critical operations.
JavaSpring BootREST APIsJenkinsSonarQube

Tietoevry

Junior Software Engineer

Aug 2019May 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Client: ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND (RBS), HSBC
  • Worked on Virtual Account Management (VAM) – a cutting-edge banking solution designed to streamline cash management services for global financial giants, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and HSBC, enabling efficient account management and reconciliation processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance VAM functionalities using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate technologies, delivering scalable solutions tailored to client needs.
  • Designed and implemented robust REST APIs to support real-time data processing for account reconciliation, significantly improving system efficiency and accuracy.
  • Actively contributed to requirements gathering and technical discussions with banking clients, ensuring alignment with business goals, industry standards, and regulatory compliance.
  • Key Achievements:
  • Awarded as the Best Performer of the VAM project for exceptional technical expertise, dedication, and measurable contributions to its success.
  • Successfully enhanced the system uptime and ensured the scalability of VAM to handle large transaction volumes, supporting the operational needs of major banking clients like RBS and HSBC.
JavaSpring BootREST APIs

Education

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Computer Science

Jan 2015Jan 2019

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