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Sumanth Thandu

@sumanththandu

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Results-driven Software Engineer with expertise in backend systems.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters innovation, encourages collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

As a Software Engineer with over 4 years of experience, I specialize in building scalable and secure backend systems and full-stack solutions. My proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS has allowed me to deliver impactful projects in FinTech, Retail, and SaaS, achieving significant improvements in system performance and release velocity.

I am committed to clean, maintainable code and have a strong track record of cross-functional collaboration in Agile environments. My leadership experience includes mentoring junior developers and driving technical improvements that align with business goals. I thrive in dynamic settings where I can contribute to architectural decisions and enhance overall system efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Java Backend Developer

Current

Ally Financial

Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)

Led the development of scalable microservices for fraud detection using Spring Boot, AWS Lambda, and API Gateway, reducing fraud response latency by 30% and enhancing customer security. Architected and implemented secure RESTful APIs with OAuth2 and Spring Security, supporting 100K+ daily authenticated users across Ally’s digital banking ecosystem.

Spring Boot AWS Lambda API Gateway OAUTH2 Spring Security PostgreSQL Jenkins Docker Git Apache Kafka Prometheus Grafana Redis

Software Engineer

Target Tech

Aug 2020 - Present (4 years 10 months)

Migrated monolithic services to Spring Boot + Kafka-based architecture, reducing deployment-related downtime by 50% and improving system modularity. Engineered distributed microservices for Target’s retail inventory and order systems, enabling real-time stock synchronization across 300+ physical stores and e-commerce platforms.

Spring Boot Kafka Redis REST Junit Mockito Docker Jenkins Spring Actuator JProfiler

Software Engineer

Adobe

Jul 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)

Developed scalable microservices for Adobe’s PDF analytics platform using Spring Boot, AWS Lambda, and S3, enabling the processing of millions of documents per month for enterprise clients. Designed and deployed REST APIs consumed by internal analytics and automation tools used by 4+ global business units, improving reporting consistency and operational efficiency.