Raj Zirale

Software Engineer

Pune, Maharashtra, India4 yrs 5 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in Java and Spring Boot for enterprise applications.
Proven track record in developing scalable microservices.
Strong experience in cloud-based solutions and DevOps practices.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech Backend Engineer specializing in microservices and cloud-native solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

JavaSpring Boot

Other Skills

Spring CloudKafkaPostgreSQLRedisGCPSpring SecurityOAuth 2.0MongoDBJava DevelopmentJava Software DevelopmentSoftware DevelopmentProblem SolvingREST APIsBitbucketJira

About

Working as software Engineer @HSBC A dedicated and versatile Java Software Engineer with expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices architecture, and cloud-based solutions. With 3+ years of experience in backend development, specially in designing, developing, and optimizing scalable and high-performance applications. Key Skills & Expertise: Java (JDK 8/11/17) – Proficient in developing enterprise applications using core and advanced Java concepts. Spring Boot & Spring Ecosystem – Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Cloud. Microservices Architecture – Designing and implementing distributed, scalable, and resilient microservices-based applications. RESTful APIs & Messaging – Developing secure APIs, integrating with Kafka, RabbitMQ, and working with OpenAPI/Swagger. Database Technologies – Proficient in SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases. Cloud & DevOps – Experience with AWS/GCP/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Testing & Security – Implementing unit tests (JUnit, Mockito), API testing (Postman), and security best practices (OAuth2, JWT).

Experience

4 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs

Average Tenure

1 yr 4 mos

Current Experience

Hsbc

Java Software Developer

Dec 2024 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

Lending Platform (Microservices-Based Loan Management System)
Tech Stack: Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Redis, GCP (GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL)
Developed a microservices-based lending platform that enables users to apply for loans, check eligibility, and track repayments.
Implemented Loan Application Workflow, including loan request validation, credit score verification, approval, and offer generation.
Designed and integrated Credit Score Service using external APIs to fetch customer credit scores and determine eligibility.
Developed Loan Offer Service with multiple loan offers based on risk profiling, interest rates, and tenure options.
Built Document Management Service to generate and store loan agreements using Google Cloud Storage.
Integrated Secure Payment & Disbursement Service, allowing auto-disbursement of loan amounts to customer bank accounts.
Implemented Repayment Service to manage EMI payments, overdue tracking, and auto-debit setup using Kafka event processing.
Optimized transaction processing with Redis caching, reducing response time by 30% for frequent queries.
Deployed and managed microservices on GCP Kubernetes Engine (GKE) with auto-scaling and monitoring via Prometheus & Grafana.
Implemented centralized logging & monitoring using ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) stack for tracking loan transactions.

JavaSpring BootSpring CloudKafkaPostgreSQLRedis+1

Bank of america

Software Developer

Nov 2021 – Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Digital Banking System (Core Banking & Fund Transfer Platform)
Tech Stack: Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, OAuth 2.0, Kafka, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, GCP (Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, GKE)
Designed & developed a cloud-native core banking system, handling account management, secure transactions, and fund transfers.
Implemented Account Management Service for creating and managing customer bank accounts with IBAN generation.
Developed a secure Authentication & Authorization Service using Spring Security, OAuth 2.0, JWT, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
Built a Fund Transfer Service supporting NEFT, RTGS, UPI, and IMPS transactions with transaction limits and fraud detection.
Integrated a Recurring Payment System, allowing users to schedule bill payments & auto-debits using Kafka-based event-driven architecture.
Designed a Transaction History & Statement Service, providing real-time transaction insights and PDF statement downloads.
Implemented Fraud Detection Module using machine learning models to analyze high-risk transactions and trigger security alerts.
Developed a Notification Service that sends real-time SMS, email, and push notifications for transactions & account updates.
Deployed microservices on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) with automated CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins & GitHub Actions.
Optimized system performance by implementing database sharding in PostgreSQL & caching with Redis, reducing API response time by 40%.