Philip Niron Nithianandan — Software Engineer

🚀 Software Engineer | Java Developer | Tech Enthusiast I'm Philip Niron Nithianandan, a passionate and results-driven Software Engineer with 4 years of hands-on experience in application development within the Java ecosystem. I specialize in building scalable, high-performance applications and have a strong track record of contributing to full software development lifecycles—from design to deployment. I am currently pursuing my Master of Software Engineering at Yoobee College of Creative Innovation, New Zealand, further enhancing my technical expertise and keeping pace with evolving industry trends. Previously, I worked at IFS R&D International (Aerospace & Defence), collaborating with international teams and leading initiatives to improve automation testing using tools like Selenium and Cucumber. I also actively mentored teammates and shared knowledge on new technologies. Before that, at Virtusa, I gained valuable experience in Agile-based development, backend engineering, and defect resolution. 💡 What I bring to the table: 🔧 Backend Development: Java EE, Spring Boot 🛠️ Databases: MySQL, PL/SQL ✅ Testing: JUnit, Selenium, Cucumber 🌐 API & Integration: REST API, GraphQL, JSON, XML 💼 Build & Dependency Management: Maven, Gradle 🔄 Version Control: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket 📈 Team Collaboration: Agile methodologies, international cross-functional teams 🤝 Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing 🎓 Education Master of Software Engineering – Yoobee College of Creative Innovation, New Zealand (Ongoing) BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and Software Engineering – First Class Honours, University of Bedfordshire, UK Higher Diploma in Information Technology – SLIIT Academy, Sri Lanka I’m passionate about delivering clean, maintainable code, learning emerging technologies, and building innovative solutions that make an impact. Let’s connect and grow together in the tech world!

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-focused Software Engineer with expertise in Agile development and automation testing.

Location: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Experience: 3 yrs 8 mos

Skills

Backend Development
Testing
Agile Development
Backend Engineering

Career Highlights

4 years of experience in Java application development.
Strong background in automation testing and Agile methodologies.
Currently pursuing a Master's in Software Engineering.

Work Experience

IFS

Software Engineer | Research & Development - Aerospace & Defence (1 yr 9 mos)

Virtusa

Associate Engineer - Technology (1 yr 11 mos)

Education

Master of Software Engineering at Yoobee College of Creative Innovation

BSc (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire

Higher Diploma at SLIIT City UNI

Postgraduate Certificate at University of Bedfordshire

Secondary education at St. Michael's College National School, Batticaloa

Primary Education at Methodist Central College

Philip Niron Nithianandan

Software Engineer

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand3 yrs 8 mos experience

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Key Highlights

4 years of experience in Java application development.
Strong background in automation testing and Agile methodologies.
Currently pursuing a Master's in Software Engineering.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Backend-focused Software Engineer with expertise in Agile development and automation testing.

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Skills

Core Skills

Backend DevelopmentTestingAgile DevelopmentBackend Engineering

Other Skills

Agile methodologiesAircraft MaintenanceAmazon Web Services (AWS)Analytical SkillsAndroid DevelopmentAngularJSApache KafkaApplication DevelopmentArtificial Intelligence (AI)Aviation RegulationsBack-End Web DevelopmentBitbucketBlockchainBusiness StrategyC (Programming Language)

About

Experience

3 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 9 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Ifs

Software Engineer | Research & Development - Aerospace & Defence

Oct 2023 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 9 mos · Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka · Hybrid

IFS is a Software Company HQ in Sweden.
We build Enterprise class Software for ERP, EAM, FSM and Services Management (ESM) for 5 major industries.
Maintenix - BEST-OF-BREED SOFTWARE
FOR AVIATION MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
With its comprehensive functionality, advanced architecture and aviation-specific focus, the IFS Maintenix software suite is the only business solution on the market today that can help aviation organizations maximize the revenue potential of their aviation assets through standard, lean and predictable maintenance.
IFS Maintenix is designed to incorporate the entire aviation maintenance organization as one integrated solution, enabling greater process control and safeguarding
compliance. With a role-based structure for the capture and dissemination of relevant information, each individual user within the organization is presented with the accurate and timely information required to do his or her job efficiently and effectively.

Java EESpring BootSeleniumCucumberAgile methodologiesBackend Development+1

Virtusa

Associate Engineer - Technology

Oct 2021 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos · Colombo, Western, Sri Lanka · Hybrid

Direct client interaction: Requirement clarification
Design review, Code review, Production support, and Daily status update.
Development related: Implementation, Unit test, Defect analysis, Defect fix, Production support.
Designing related: CR analysis and design, Framework enhancement, Research on some technical aspects.
Documentation related: Prepare design documentation, Code review documentation, Business data to DB mapping documentation, and test data grids.
Agile-based project experienced in Development.
Participated in Sprinter planning, task allocation, scrum update, and retrospective meetings.

Agile methodologiesDefect analysisProduction supportDesign documentationAgile DevelopmentBackend Engineering