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Associate Software Engineer — Backend (Java, Spring Boot)

Designing and shipping robust, secure backend platforms
for regulated finance.

Java • Spring Boot • API Design • Cloud • Docker • CI/CD

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About

Associate Software Engineer focused on backend systems using Java and Spring Boot. At SLK (supporting Fifth Third Bank) I modernize legacy Java applications to Spring Boot microservices, design secure REST APIs, and improve reliability through observability and automated testing. I collaborate with product, QA and SRE teams to deliver production-ready services and strengthen CI/CD and security practices.

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Skills

Core Backend

Java (8–21), Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices, JDBC, JPA, SOAP/WSDL, Multithreading

DevOps & Tools

Jenkins, Docker, Git, GitHub, HashiCorp Vault, JFrog Artifactory

Databases

PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB

Practices & Security

Secure Coding, SAST/SCA Compliance, JUnit Testing, CI/CD, Agile/Scrum

Frontend

Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS

Background

Associate Software Engineer | Backend (Java & Spring Boot)

Enterprise Banking Systems — Fifth Third Bank (via SLK)

2025 – Present

Backend engineer contributing to production-grade enterprise banking systems. My work focuses on modernizing legacy Java applications, improving API reliability, and strengthening security and testing practices across core banking workflows.

Key contributions include migrating Java applications to Spring Boot and Java 21, modernizing SOAP/WSDL services, resolving SAST/SCA security issues, writing JUnit tests for internal integrations, and supporting CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Docker.

Software Engineer Trainee

SLK — Fifth Third Bank

2024 – 2025

Worked on enterprise banking applications under senior engineers, supporting backend modernization, API updates, testing, and defect resolution using Spring Boot. Gained hands-on experience with large-scale Java systems and production workflows.

Data Analyst Intern

CSRBOX

Jun 2023 – Aug 2023

Supported data-driven insights and reporting for social impact projects using Excel and SQL.

Open Source Contributor

GirlScript Winter of Contributing

2022

Contributed to open-source educational content in web development, collaborating through GitHub.

Education

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science & Engineering

Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Institute of Technology & Sports Complex

2020 – 2024 | CGPA: 8.71

Graduated with a CGPA of 8.71. Gained experience in full-stack development, DBMS, operating systems, and machine learning. Built several academic and personal projects.

Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School

ISC – Class XII

2017 – 2019

Completed ISC Board exams with core focus on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science.

Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School

ICSE – Class X

2006 – 2017

Completed foundational schooling under the ICSE board with early exposure to programming and logical thinking.

Recent Works

Here are some of my projects I have done lately. Feel free to check them out.

Let's Connect

Building secure backend systems with Java & Spring Boot. Open to backend opportunities.

Reach me at

shawgourav62@gmail.com

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