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Richard Lorenz

@richardlorenz

Senior backend engineer specializing in scalable Java/Spring microservices, messaging platforms, and enterprise infrastructure modernization.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can modernize and scale backend systems using Java/Spring, microservices, and messaging. I want to architect reliable distributed services, improve performance, and collaborate on long-term platform growth.

I’m a senior backend engineer and software architect focused on scalable Java/Spring systems, microservices modernization, and high-availability enterprise infrastructure. I specialize in designing and stabilizing distributed systems—especially where performance, reliability, and integration really matter.

Most recently, I modernized enterprise SOAP services into RESTful Spring Boot APIs for government healthcare systems. I developed Java/Spring Boot backend services integrated with Oracle, improving maintainability, scalability, and interoperability across distributed platforms.

Previously at CVS Health, I built scalable backend microservices with Java and Spring Boot and improved response times and deployment reliability through Docker-based containerization. I also delivered MQTT-driven real-time communication services for remote pharmacy consultations and implemented caching strategies to reduce repeated database access.

I’ve also led and architected cloud-native solutions: building Kubernetes-based deployments, RabbitMQ-driven asynchronous processing, and automation through custom Kubernetes operators and scheduling systems. Earlier, I led backend development for conversational AI and customer engagement platforms, including ETL pipelines, monitoring integrations, and voice/ML-driven capabilities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Software Engineer

Current

VA Administration

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Modernized enterprise SOAP services into RESTful Spring Boot APIs for government healthcare systems, improving maintainability, scalability, and interoperability across distributed services. Developed Java/Spring Boot backend services integrated with Oracle databases.

Java Spring Boot REST APIs SOAP Oracle Microservices Distributed Systems Docker Kubernetes

Staff Software Engineer

CVS Health

Jun 2020 - Nov 2024 (4 years 5 months)

Developed scalable backend microservices using Java and Spring Boot for healthcare and telepharmacy platforms, improving response times and deployment reliability with Docker-based containerization. Built MQTT-driven real-time communication services integrated with Angular frontends and Cisco Webex, and implemented caching to reduce repeated database access.

Java Spring Boot Microservices Docker MQTT Angular MySQL Kotlin RxJava Caching

Principal Software Engineer

Greathorn

Sep 2019 - Jun 2020 (9 months)

Designed cloud-native microservices architecture on AWS for customer onboarding and offboarding workflows. Implemented Kubernetes-based deployments and RabbitMQ-driven asynchronous processing, including custom Kubernetes operators to automate distributed task scheduling.

AWS Kubernetes Docker Java Spring Boot RabbitMQ Cloud Native Architecture Asynchronous Custom Operators Microservices

Principal Software Engineer

Interactions, LLC

Aug 2015 - Sep 2019 (4 years 1 month)

Led backend Java development for conversational AI and customer engagement platforms, building ETL pipelines and distributed backend services with Spring and Hibernate. Integrated Amazon Alexa capabilities into enterprise chat applications and delivered operational dashboards and monitoring integrations using Grafana and StatsD.

Java Spring Hibernate REST APIs Python ETL Amazon Alexa Integration Grafana StatsD Voice Response Frameworks

Senior Principal Software Engineer

IneoQuest Technologies

Apr 2009 - Aug 2015 (6 years 4 months)

Led development of analytics processing services and REST APIs supporting advertising verification systems, including backend integrations for third-party enterprise and reporting platforms. Managed technical initiatives and coordinated engineering efforts across backend teams while optimizing data retrieval strategies for large-scale analytics applications.

Java REST APIs Analytics Services AJAX Oracle System Integration Technical Leadership backend architecture

Principal Software Engineer

BigBand Networks

Jan 2002 - Jan 2009 (7 years)

Developed high-availability backend frameworks, embedded systems integrations, and network management software for telecommunications infrastructure. Built Java and C++ applications to support real-time distributed environments.

Java C++High Availability Embedded Systems Real Time Systems Distributed Systems Network Management Telecommunications Software

Senior Software Engineer

Ciena

Jan 1998 - Jan 2002 (4 years)

Designed network management frameworks and Java middleware infrastructure, including Oracle database integrations for carrier-grade systems. Developed SNMP-based telecommunications management solutions to support telecom network operations.

Java Oracle SNMP Network Management Middleware Telecommunications