Abhishek Anand — Software Engineer

I believe in leading with innovation, governance and scalability to deliver secure, resilient and customer-centric platforms in the BFSI domain. My leadership style blends technical depth with enterprise vision, enabling global teams to modernize banking services through cloud adoption, microservices and DevOps transformation. I’m Abhishek Anand, a Senior Java Technical Lead with 14 years of experience in building scalable microservices, cloud-native platforms and driving large-scale modernization programs in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector. I specialize in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka and CI/CD automation (AWS & Jenkins), with strong expertise in reactive programming, event-driven architectures and distributed cloud systems. Currently exploring Generative AI and MCP to enhance Java-based microservices and modernize cloud solutions for scalable distributed systems. My domain expertise spans loans, mortgages, credit card processing, payment gateways and digital banking ecosystems. 🚀 Leadership Highlights Cloud Transformation: Spearheaded OCI and AWS migration programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, resilience and cost optimization. Enterprise Governance: Directed centralized GitHub migration from country-based repositories to GitHub Enterprise, establishing global security controls, license compliance, SDLC governance, domain-based repository structures and Jenkins pipeline automation. Innovation in BFSI: Delivered AI-driven financial wellness tools and automated money management features, improving customer engagement and retention. Team Leadership: Mentored cross-functional global teams, enforced secure coding practices and ensured 80%+ test coverage for long-term maintainability. 🏆 Key Achievements ✅ OCI migration for scalable & compliant BFSI workloads ✅ Centralized GitHub repository migration with enterprise-wide governance ✅ Delivered “My Money Manager” app for Santander Bank (UK) ✅ Migrated CosmosDB to MongoDB, reducing costs & boosting performance ✅ Led IBM API Connect V5→V10 migration, improving scalability & resilience 🌍 Looking Ahead I’m passionate about cloud-native solutions, enterprise DevOps transformation and API-driven architectures that reshape digital banking. Open to opportunities where I can lead modernization programs, enterprise cloud adoption and fintech innovation. Let’s connect!

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

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 13 yrs 7 mos

Skills

Microservices
Cloud & Oci Migration
Software Development

Career Highlights

Led cloud transformation initiatives in BFSI sector.
Developed AI-driven financial wellness tools.
Mentored global teams ensuring high code quality.

Work Experience

EPAM Systems

Senior Technical Lead (3 yrs)

HCLTech

Senior Technical Lead (4 yrs 7 mos)

Emids

Technical Lead (3 yrs 3 mos)

ING Vysya Life Insurance

Senior Software Engineer (2 yrs 9 mos)

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - BE at Visvesvaraya Technological University

Diploma at Aptech

Higher Secondary at College of Commerce, Arts & Science (COCAS), Patna

Secondary at St. Xavier's High School, Patna

Abhishek Anand

Software Engineer

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India13 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Led cloud transformation initiatives in BFSI sector.
Developed AI-driven financial wellness tools.
Mentored global teams ensuring high code quality.

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

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Skills

Core Skills

MicroservicesCloud & Oci MigrationSoftware Development

Other Skills

Systems DesignSpring BootAPI DevelopmentMongoDBData MigrationAmazon Web Services (AWS)Unit TestingJPAHibernateJavaApplication DevelopmentOracle DBRedisAWS Identity and Access Management (AWS IAM)Amazon DynamoDB

About

Experience

13 yrs 7 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 6 mos

Average Tenure

3 yrs

Current Experience

Epam systems

Senior Technical Lead

May 2023 – Present · 3 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

In my current role at EPAM Systems, I lead the development of APIs and microservices, focusing on delivering personalized financial insights to clients. My responsibilities include directing API development, optimizing large-scale data processing and ensuring seamless database migrations. I have proven experience in leading migrations, such as transitioning from IBM API Connect V5 to V10 and upgrading microservices from Spring Boot 2.x to Spring Boot 3.x, resulting in enhanced scalability and performance. Additionally, I collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical issues and improve system efficiency. I actively contribute to Agile ceremonies, including Sprint Planning and Standups, to ensure project alignment and timely delivery.
Achievements: - Spearheaded the development of the "My Money Manager" app for Santander Bank, enhancing user engagement through personalized insights. - Successfully migrated Cosmos DB to MongoDB, optimizing data management and processing capabilities. - Improved inventory management and order processing systems for Canadian Tire Corporation, resulting in increased operational efficiency.

Systems DesignSpring BootMicroservicesCloud & OCI Migration

Hcltech

Senior Technical Lead

Oct 2018 – May 2023 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

As a Senior Technical Lead at HCL Technologies, I led the design and development of Microservices for various ING Bank projects. My responsibilities included managing code deployments, ensuring unit test coverage, and collaborating with onshore and offshore teams to resolve issues. I played a key role in maintaining system stability and health checks for third-party dependencies, ensuring smooth project delivery across multiple environments.
Achievements: - Developed a cost-effective pension savings product for ING Bank, achieving over 80% unit test coverage. - Integrated Kafka for asynchronous processing in multiple projects, enhancing system performance and reliability. - Successfully managed deployments across various environments, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.

Spring BootAmazon Web Services (AWS)MicroservicesCloud & OCI Migration

Emids

Technical Lead

Jul 2015 – Oct 2018 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

In my role as Associate Technical Lead, I led the development of software solutions for healthcare projects, focusing on service layer development and Microservices Architecture. I was responsible for mentoring junior professionals, conducting code reviews, and managing Change Requests to meet client requirements. My contributions ensured high code quality and performance optimization across projects.
Achievements: - Successfully developed a web-based health insurance platform for United Health Group, streamlining processes from enrollment to renewal. - Improved code quality and performance through effective refactoring and optimization efforts, adhering to SonarQube standards. - Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Spring BootJPAMicroservices

Ing vysya life insurance

Senior Software Engineer

Sep 2012 – Jun 2015 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

As a Software Engineer, I managed advisor service requests and developed systems to enhance operational support and customer satisfaction. My role involved developing various applications to streamline service tracking and communication between branches and the head office.
Achievements: - Developed a Distribution Operation Support System (DOPS) to manage advisor service requests efficiently. - Integrated the online premium payment system with BillDesk and PayU, facilitating secure payment processing. - Created an internal application to replace Co-desk, improving service tracking and reporting capabilities.

HibernateJavaSoftware Development