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Vijay Sahaya Raja
Principal - Software Engineering
Chennai
Summary
A seasoned Principal Software Engineer with a proven track record at LTIMindtree and Tata Consultancy Services, I excel in leveraging AWS, Spring Boot, and Java to enhance software solutions. Renowned for mentoring junior engineers and leading teams to deliver scalable projects and expert at significantly boosting customer satisfaction and team efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
3
3
Books Published
Work History
Principal Software Engineer
LTIMindtree
Chennai
01.2024 - Current
- Designed and developed 20 plus technical and process solutions for an insurance client.
- Increased customer satisfaction rates through diligent collaboration with cross-functional teams for over 20 plus sprints.
- Mentored 4 junior engineers to strengthen their technical skills and improve overall team efficiency.
- Did code debugging, software troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and program reviews for 3 projects.
Technical Manager/ Associate Principal
Mindtree
Chennai
1 2021 - 12.2023
- Managed team which delivered 3 highly scalable projects to one of Mindtree's insurance clients with no major production issues. Also wrote major part of backend code.
- Designed microservices using REST API, Spring Boot and Java.
- Designed and implemented serverless applications using AWS Lambda, Serverless framework , Dynamo DB , Typescript , Node js and Cloud Formation templates.
- Designed various microservice design patterns for microservices ( Retry pattern using Spring Retry , Log Tracing using MDI pattern, Asynchronous REST client using Spring WebClient , API Auditing using Spring Aspect , API Security using OAuth 2.0 )
- Deployed microservices to AWS using AWS Components like ECS , EKS , Cloud Formation, AWS Lambda.
- Did Code Review of code developed by developers across client account.
Conducted technical sessions on Coding Standards and Best Practices. - Mentored junior team members who became capable of delivering project results to client in quick time.
- Onboarded and groomed new joiners in team and made them understand project requirements and deliver results quickly.
- Managed performance of team members through appraisals and regular feedback.
- Took interviews regularly to onboard new team members and helped in growth of organization.
Technical Lead
Mindtree
Chennai
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Migrated 2 projects successfully to Spring Boot from Spring MVC.
- Designed and developed REST APIs using Spring Boot and Java.
- Did Code Review of projects across client account.
- Mentored 3 juniors in team.
- Did security audit of projects.
- Fixed Code Quality issues.
Module Lead
Mindtree
Chennai
05.2015 - 02.2018
- Automated security vulnerability fixes for 1 project and saved time and money for one of Mindtree's retail clients.
- Developed applications in Spring MVC and Java with high quality and on time.
- Did application demos on behalf of client and got accolades from client.
IT Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
Chennai
01.2012 - 04.2015
- Worked on Java/J2EE technologies.
- Worked for clients across different countries - 1 UK and 1 US client.
- Improved customer experience for 1 project by replacing backend file uploading of information to database with online GUI experience and developed majority of screens.
Systems Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
Mumbai
07.2008 - 12.2011
- Handled customer calls and resolved production issues for 1 Indian client.
- Learned new technologies as required for project.
- Worked for 1 major Indian financial application and developed screens on par with senior developers.
- Got mentored by talented senior developers.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Government College of Technology
Coimbatore 06.2004 - 04.2008
Higher Secondary (XII) -
Carmel Higher Secondary School
Nagercoil 06.2003 - 04.2004
Skills
Spring Boot
Certification
AWS Certified Developer Associate
Interests
Timeline
Principal Software Engineer
LTIMindtree
01.2024 - Current
AWS Certified Developer Associate
12-2021
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
09-2021
Angular
07-2019
Technical Lead
Mindtree
03.2018 - 12.2020
Module Lead
Mindtree
05.2015 - 02.2018
IT Analyst
Tata Consultancy Services
01.2012 - 04.2015
Systems Engineer
Tata Consultancy Services
07.2008 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Engineering - Computer Science
Government College of Technology
06.2004 - 04.2008
Higher Secondary (XII) -
Carmel Higher Secondary School
06.2003 - 04.2004
Technical Manager/ Associate Principal
Mindtree
1 2021 - 12.2023
Books Published
Published three books "REST API Simplified", "Java 21 New Features Simplified" and "Gang of Four Design Patterns Simplified"
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