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Chad Self

@chadself

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Backend-focused Java Developer delivering Spring Boot microservices and reusable enterprise APIs.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a backend Java/Spring Boot role where I can build microservices and shared libraries, own API integrations, and improve reliability through log-driven troubleshooting, CI/CD, and OpenShift/Kubernetes deployments.

I’m a backend-focused Java Developer with experience building and supporting enterprise microservices, shared libraries, and backend APIs using Java and Spring Boot. In my Infosys role (Java Developer / Backend Developer, 2023–2026), I developed REST APIs and backend integrations for enterprise banking applications, and I created a rule engine executor to support configurable business logic execution.

I deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot services in OpenShift/Kubernetes environments, using Jenkins and CI/CD workflows to support builds, deployments, and release processes. I’m comfortable investigating issues by reading logs, reviewing request payloads, validating service responses, and tracing environment-specific behavior, and I collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams to deliver backend features and resolve defects.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Java Developer (Backend)

Infosys

Jan 2023 - Jan 2026 (3 years)

Built and supported backend Java/Spring Boot microservices and shared libraries for enterprise banking applications, including REST APIs and integrations. Deployed, monitored, and troubleshot services on OpenShift/Kubernetes using Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines, including log-driven issue investigation and validation of request/response flows.

Java Spring Boot REST APIs Microservices OpenShift Kubernetes Jenkins CI CD Docker Troubleshooting

Spring Boot Trainee

Method Industries

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Completed a 6-month Spring Boot microservices training focused on backend development, including REST API development, service-layer design, and microservice architecture. Practiced application troubleshooting, source control workflows, and core enterprise development fundamentals.

Java Spring Boot Microservices REST API Development Service Layers Troubleshooting Git Agile Scrum API Integration

Spring Boot Microservices Trainee

Method Industries

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)

Completed a 6-month Spring Boot microservices training program, building backend services and REST APIs while learning service-layer design and microservice architecture. Practiced application troubleshooting and source control workflows to support enterprise development fundamentals.

Java Spring Boot REST APIs Microservice Architecture Git Agile Scrum API Integration Service Layers

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Western Governors University in 2023.

Method Industries

Spring Boot Microservices Trainee, Backend Development

Completed a 6-month Spring Boot microservices training program focused on backend development, including REST API development and microservice architecture.