Experienced Java and Spring Boot Developer with Full Stack background

As a Java architect and developer, I researched and developed innovating new services aimed at meeting the stringent requirements of our customers in the E-banking sector.

My role involved:
• Software architecture work: I designed the shell of microservices — defining their structure, APIs, and core components before full implementation.

• Backend development: this included the full cycle, including but not limited to writing specifications, designing and implementing APIs, implementing complex business logic, validation, creating queries, design of No-SQL collections and write documentation.

• Optimization: I conducted profiling of Java applications using tools like VisualVM to identify bottlenecks, implemented optimizations that reduced memory usage and enhanced overall system responsiveness, ensuring smooth execution of the applications.

• Other DevOps responsibilities: I was responsible for creating Docker images for microservices and worked closely with DevOps members to assure flawless deployments of services on Kubernetes, ensuring scalable, reliable, and efficient cloud-based deployments.

• Test automation: I developed and maintained robust automated unit and integration tests using Spring Boot, JUnit, Mockito, and Testcontainers for all application layers. This ensured high code quality, reduced regression risks during deployments, and streamlined testing efforts through the design of automated test suites.

• Database aggregations: I built a sophisticated and low-latency service that efficiently provide flexible and powerful data aggregation capabilities leveraging MongoDB and Kafka.

• Security: I secured application authentication and authorization with Keycloak, integrated with a centralized secrets management system.

• Mentoring: I helped onboard and mentor Spring developers, guiding them in best practices and code standards to support their growth and contribute to the team’s overall success.

As a Senior Web Developer in the transportation/railway sector, I implemented and maintained implementing and maintaining front-end features in a monolithic application. Our team was responsible for the software infrastructure behind train communication systems — a critical component ensuring operational safety and efficiency across the railway network.

My role involved:
• Front-End Development: I implemented and maintained dynamic, interactive front-end features using JSF/RichFaces to enhance the application's usability and user experience.

• Back-End Integration: I developed and modified backend logic with WildFly, Spring Boot, Java 8, and Hibernate, creating and adjusting endpoints to support new and existing front-end functionalities.

• Bug Fixing and Maintenance: I diagnosed, debugged, and resolved application issues, contributing to system stability and reliability.

• Data Validation: I ensured data consistency between the front-end and back-end layers through custom validators.

• Native Query Development: I created and modified native SQL queries using MariaDB to optimize data retrieval performance and ensure efficient communication between application layers.

• Tooling: I collaborated on documentation and project planning with In-Step Blue. Writing and maintaining technical documentation was also an integral part of my responsibilities.

• Migration Research and Documentation: I created a detailed presentation discussing the potential migration from a Wildfly/JBoss monolith to microservice-based Spring Boot deployment, including architectural considerations, risk assessment, compatibility analysis and suggested migration strategies.

• Collaboration and Communication: I maintained direct communication with the business owner to gather requirements and align development with company goals. I adapted explanations to ensure clarity despite the owner's non-technical background.

As a Senior Web Developer in the Consulting sector, I supported colleagues with customer projects while contributing to internal initiatives. My primary focus was an internal service automating the migration of job candidate data from Google People API into an internal phone and address book, optimizing data integration and minimizing manual errors.

My role involved:
• Full-Stack Development: I designed, implemented, and maintained front-end and back-end features in a monolithic application using Spring Boot, Java 8, Thymeleaf, and Spring Data MongoDB. Tasks included automating customer bill generation, optimizing workflows, and improving data handling.

• API Integration & Collaboration: I developed and optimized integration with Google People API, ensuring accurate data extraction and transformation. I engaged in discussions with Google engineers to resolve technical challenges beyond available documentation.

• Data Management: I leveraged MongoDB and Spring Data to design structured, query-efficient document storage while ensuring scalability and fast retrieval.

• Code Quality & Resilience: I maintained high code standards using JUnit, Mockito, and Resilience4J to ensure robust and fault-tolerant service communication.

• Technical Documentation: I created and maintained internal documentation with Confluence and Draw.io for clarity and accessibility.

• Continuous Learning: Participated in training for Angular, React, and Spring WebFlux, expanding expertise in modern frameworks and reactive programming. Also completed a German B1.3 course, improving multilingual communication skills.

Implementation and maintenance of back-end features in a monolithic application using Spring Boot, Hibernate, Liquibase, Docker, Maven, Oracle, Mockito, JUnit, and Java 8.

Implementation and maintenance of back- and front-end features in a monolithic application using WebSphere 7 Commerce, Adobe Campaign v7, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, JQuery, Java EE 7, JSP, JSTL, and OWASP.

Implementation of back-end features in a microservice environment using Node.js, JavaScript, Docker, MongoDB, Express.js, RabbitMQ, and various other technologies.

Translated game content from English to Italian, participated in meetings and brainstormings, and moderated the Italian board through the back-end platform.

Gave lectures on artistic programming using Processing (Java) and clarified doubts of students.