I’m looking for Java backend roles that involve designing scalable microservices, solving real production problems, mentoring junior engineers, and building secure, reliable systems at scale.
Gaurav Nishad
@gauravnishad
Backend engineer focused on Java/Spring Boot, microservices, and fintech integrations.
What I'm looking for
I am a backend engineer with 3+ years of experience specializing in building card management, payment, and banking integrations for fintech clients using Java and Spring Boot. I design and implement REST APIs, microservices, and secure flows including tokenization, HSM integration, and encryption to deliver reliable high-volume systems.
I have led legacy migrations to Java/Spring Boot, contributed to core internal libraries for logging and encryption, and supported production deployments and escalations across 7+ banking projects. I collaborate remotely, mentor juniors, and drive improvements in system performance, security, and maintainability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Engineer 2
PayCraft Solutions
May 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Java/Spring Boot backend engineer building and maintaining banking systems and integrations across 7+ projects. Own services end to end, from API and DB design to deployments. Improved reliability by diagnosing and resolving escalated production issues, streamlined integration flows, migrated legacy systems, enhanced shared libraries and mentored junior engineers in remote, compliance-heavy setups
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
CDAC, Sunbeam, Pune
Post Graduate Diploma, Advanced Computing
2021 - 2022
Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing completed from CDAC Sunbeam, Pune between September 2021 and April 2022.
Technocrats Institute of Technology, Bhopal
Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2013 - 2017
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from RGPV-University affiliated Technocrats Institute of Technology, Bhopal (2013–2017).
St. Xavier's Senior Secondary Co-ed School, Bhopal
Higher Secondary Certificate, Science
2012 - 2013
Completed Higher Secondary (Science) under the CBSE board in 2012–2013.
St. Xavier's Senior Secondary Co-ed School, Bhopal
High School Certificate, General
2010 - 2011
Completed High School under the CBSE board in 2010–2011.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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