Deepak Kumar
Pune
Summary
Senior Java Backend Engineer with 10+ years of experience building and supporting enterprise-grade backend systems across banking, payments, and high-volume transaction environments. Strong hands-on expertise in Java 8/11, Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS, Kafka, Terraform, Docker, and Jenkins, with experience spanning backend architecture, API design, cloud-native development, CI/CD, and production support.
Currently working in a technical leadership role, leading a 12-member engineering team while remaining actively involved in system design, backend development, stakeholder discussions, and delivery execution. Proven track record in improving system performance, reducing cloud costs, and driving automation. Open to remote contract, project-based, and backend engineering consulting opportunities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Software Engineer
Publicis Sapient
Pune
10.2022 - Current
Led a team of 12 engineers to deliver enterprise-scale banking solutions in client-facing settings.
Designed and developed cloud-native microservices using Java 11, Spring Boot, AWS, Kafka, and Terraform.
Collaborated with client stakeholders to gather requirements and drive execution across backend services.
Reduced API response time from three minutes to 1.6 minutes, enhancing service performance.
Achieved 13% reduction in AWS infrastructure costs through optimization and engineering improvements.
Built and supported CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins and Docker for containerized deployments.
Created operational dashboards using Amazon QuickSight for enhanced reporting and visibility.
Coordinated delivery among development, QA, release, and stakeholder teams to improve execution quality.
Software Engineer
Fulcrum Digital
Pune
02.2019 - 10.2022
Engineered backend applications for payment processing using Java Spring Boot and microservices.
Implemented REST and SOAP services to support large-scale transaction workflows.
Participated in architecture discussions and optimized performance in critical payment systems.
Automated test cases with Zephyr, improving coverage and minimizing manual testing efforts.
Worked with cross-functional teams for issue resolution and agile release processes.
Leveraged Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST, SOAP, and Zephyr in development.
System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Nagpur
12.2015 - 02.2019
Built and optimized REST APIs, integrating SSO for enhanced internal application workflows.
Delivered features while improving service reliability for enterprise applications, contributing to overall system performance.
Developed backend services for internal mobility platform using Java and Spring Framework, improving functionality and user experience.
Participated in agile development processes, ensuring timely backend maintenance across various release cycles to support application stability.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering
Nagpur, MH04-2015
Skills
Java 8 and 11
Spring Boot and Framework
Microservices architecture
REST and SOAP APIs
AWS, Terraform, and Docker
- Jenkins CI/CD
Kafka messaging
Test automation and Zephyr
Database management
Payments processing
Team leadership and stakeholder management
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Accomplishments
- Impact Award- Learning Mindset Award in may 2023
Timeline
Senior Software Engineer
Publicis Sapient
10.2022 - Current
Software Engineer
Fulcrum Digital
02.2019 - 10.2022
System Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
12.2015 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering