I’m looking for a remote role where I can own end-to-end delivery of Spring/Java microservices and REST APIs, collaborate with distributed teams, and lead with solid testing and code quality—while continuing to grow technically and mentor others.
Arantza López
@arantzalopez
Senior Java backend engineer specializing in microservices, REST APIs, and end-to-end delivery
What I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Java Backend Engineer with 13+ years building enterprise Java systems for banking, insurance, health, and telecom clients. I specialize in microservices architectures, REST APIs, and cross-platform integrations, often in regulated environments where compliance matters.
In my recent role as a Senior Java Backend Engineer / Technical Lead at The Whiteam, I built and maintained backend applications using Java 17+ and Spring Boot for clients operating across multiple countries, including MasMovil, Eulen, and Santander. I designed microservices and REST APIs, including integrations between legacy and modern systems.
I own delivery end to end—from requirements analysis and technical design through development, team coordination, testing, and deployment. I’ve implemented authentication, authorization, and role management with Spring Security for regulated banking and telecom settings, and I set up testing and code quality practices with JUnit 5, Mockito, and SonarQube, containerizing deployments with Docker and Kubernetes.
Earlier at NTT Data (2013–2022), I delivered enterprise applications across multiple sectors and covered the full lifecycle: analysis, development, maintenance, incident resolution, and direct stakeholder support. I also mentor junior developers and have worked effectively with distributed international teams, collaborating asynchronously across European and Latin American markets.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Director & Delegate
Fejuves / European Esports Federation
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Coordinated international projects and stakeholder communications across national federations and European-level bodies. Served on the Tournament & Events Committee and the Audit Committee at European level.
Programming Tutor
Freelance
Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 6 months)
Provided one-to-one programming classes for late secondary and early university students. Focused on helping students get unstuck when they feel overwhelmed.
Senior Java Backend Engineer/Lead
The Whiteam
Jan 2023 - Jan 2025 (2 years)
Built and maintained enterprise backend applications using Java 17+ and Spring Boot for clients across multiple countries. Designed microservices and REST APIs, owned full delivery lifecycle, and implemented Spring Security for regulated environments.
League Ops, Referee & IT Support
Cabal Esports Productions SL
Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)
Supported professional, amateur, and creator esports events at national and international levels. Handled event operations, incident handling, coordination, and IT support during live events.
Delivered enterprise applications across insurance, health, banking, and technology sectors. Developed microservices and REST APIs with audit/compliance requirements and provided end-to-end lifecycle support including incident resolution and stakeholder support.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Uppsala University
Computer Science Engineering & Economics
2012 - 2013
Studied Computer Science Engineering & Economics at Uppsala University from 2012 to 2013.
University of Deusto
Computer Science Engineering & Applied Economics
2008 - 2012
Studied Computer Science Engineering & Applied Economics at the University of Deusto from 2008 to 2012.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Amazon S3
GitHub
GitLab
SonarQube
Kubernetes
GitHub Actions
Spring Data
MySQL
PostgreSQL
SQLite
Oracle
Toad DevOps Toolkit
Dropbox
Spring Boot
Spring
Spring Framework
Figma
Jira
Gradle
Apache Maven
Angular 2
JavaScript
HTML5
Java
CSS 3
JSON
Elixir
XML
Apache JMeter
Kafka
RabbitMQ
Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL
Oracle PL/SQL
Spring Security
WordPress
Microsoft Excel
Azure SQL Database
JUnit
Mockito
Git
Docker
Apache Tomcat
SQL
Apache FreeMarker
Atlassian
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Skills
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