Nayana Jayaraj
Associate Software Engineer
Pathanamthitta,KL
Summary
Proactive Associate Software Engineer with hands-on experience in backend development, REST API design, and team leadership. Successfully led a 7-member backend team for an internal product, driving end-to-end delivery. Adept at Agile practices, cross-team collaboration, and delivering scalable solutions aligned with business goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Associate Software Engineer
Techversant Infotech Pvt Ltd
03.2022 - Current
- Promoted to Associate Software Engineer for consistently delivering high-quality code and demonstrating strong ownership in internal product development.
- Gained hands-on full-stack experience during trainee period by contributing to real-time internal projects across the entire SDLC.
- Designed, developed, and deployed RESTful backend services for client and internal applications.
- Built and maintained scalable database schemas and optimized SQL queries for performance.
- Developed responsive UI components using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Bootstrap.
- Led a 7-member backend team, managing technical design, task allocation, and delivery milestones.
- Facilitated sprint planning, code reviews, and cross-team coordination with frontend and QA teams.
- Participated in all Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming.
- Used GitHub Projects and Trelloto manage workflows and track sprint progress.
- Conducted in-depth code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and performance/security best practices.
- Collaborated with DevOps and QA teams to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines and successful deployments.
- Resolved critical backend issues, improving system stability and performance.
- Proposed and implemented process improvements that enhanced team productivity and code quality.
Full Stack Java Trainee & Intern
QIS Innovative Solutions
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Completed a 3-month structured training program focused on Core Java, OOPs, and web technologies including JSP, Servlets, and MySQL.
- Gained foundational knowledge in frontend development and responsive design using HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.
- Transitioned into a 6-month internship focused on Java-based full-stack development in real-world environments.
- Worked with technologies such as Java, Collections, JDBC, MySQL, AngularJS, and Bootstrap.
- Explored enterprise frameworks including Spring Boot and Hibernate for backend service development and integration.
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Central Power Research Institute
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Trained on DLMS Protocol and IS15959 Standard for smart energy meters.
- Assisted in testing and validation of DLMS static energy meters and supported QA documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Sree Buddha College Of Engineering
Pathanamthitta, India 07.2014 - 08.2018
Skills
Web and application development: HTML, CSS, Core Java, JavaScript (React, jQuery), web development, and application design
Backend development and frameworks: Spring Framework, Spring Boot, Hibernate ORM, and Spring Security
API development and integration: RESTful API design and integration, JSON, AJAX, Swagger (API documentation), Postman (API testing)
Database management: MySQL, MongoDB, database schema design, and optimization
Development tools and IDEs: Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA and used Git for version control to manage code, collaborate with peers, and track feature branches
Software engineering practices: agile project management, software debugging and troubleshooting, code optimization, team collaboration, and communication
Accomplishments
- Successfully transitioned from Associate Software Engineer Trainee to Associate Software Engineer through dedication and strong performance.
- Received Certificate of Appreciation for Exceptional Performance during Quartely Awards at Techversant Pvt Ltd
Languages
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Tamil
Beginner (A1)
Quote
"The best way to truly understand something—or someone—is to walk their path."
Timeline
Associate Software Engineer
Techversant Infotech Pvt Ltd
03.2022 - Current
Full Stack Java Trainee & Intern
QIS Innovative Solutions
06.2021 - 02.2022
Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Central Power Research Institute
03.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Sree Buddha College Of Engineering
07.2014 - 08.2018