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Jawad Siddiqui

Karachi, Sindh

Summary

Amiable Technical Lead with over 15 years of experience in software development, specializing microservices architecture, application design, and cloud computing. Demonstrated success in optimizing performance, building robust applications, and leading high-impact projects for Fortune-500 clients.


  • 15 years’ experience in Core Java, J2EE, microservices, and Cloud Computing.
  • Used Spring Core Annotations for Dependency Injection and Spring MVC for RESTful APIs and Spring Boot for Microservices.
  • Expertise in Data Structures & Algorithms, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), and Performance Tuning.
  • Skilled in developing RESTful web services using Spring Boot.
  • Proficient in Spring Framework (Spring Core, Security, Boot, Data, Batch, Cloud).
  • Experienced with JDBC, SQL, PL/SQL, and stored procedures.
  • Proficient in SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
  • Experienced in using JUnit and Git.
  • Skilled in SOA, creating RESTful and SOAP web services.
  • Proficient in Hibernate and cloud platforms (Azure, AKS, Kubernetes, AWS S3).
  • Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Responsible for infrastructure and CI/CD tools.
  • Adept at analyzing requirements, modeling systems, and ensuring functionality.
  • Experienced in Microservices, Docker, and Kafka.
  • Skilled in shell scripting and working within Agile and Waterfall methodologies using JIRA.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Technical Lead / Architect

Nisum Private Limited
03.2018 - Current

Spearheaded migration of legacy systems to cloud-based platforms for increased scalability, cost-efficiency, and security measures.


Led the development and execution of end-to-end testing strategies for complex projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables that met client expectations.


Williams Sonoma Inc (3+ years):

  • Recommendation Services: Enhanced customer recommendations, improving performance by 25% through code optimization and review.
  • Digital Asset Management (EDAM): Led a team to manage digital assets, achieving zero severity issues across 15 successful releases, and improved release efficiency by 20%.
  • Conducted comprehensive code reviews, improving code quality and maintainability.
  • Authored detailed release note documentation, ensuring smooth deployments and clear communication of changes.
  • ECM - Editorial Content Management: Delivered critical enhancements and facilitated cross-team communication, resulting in a 30% reduction in release time.
  • Contributed to the creation and review of design documentation, enhancing project clarity and consistency.

GAP Inc (2 years):

  • Customer Personalization Services: Spearheaded the development of recommendation services, reducing response time by 30%.
  • Conducted rigorous code reviews, maintaining high standards of code quality.
  • Developed comprehensive release notes, ensuring seamless transitions during deployments.
  • E-com Thin Layer XAPI Leapfrog: Successfully migrated legacy API to microservices in 4 months, cutting down operational costs by 20%.
  • Checkout Services: Transformed legacy checkout systems to microservices, enhancing system reliability and scalability.

Macy's (1 year):

  • Warehouse Management Backend Services: Developed robust backend services, increasing processing efficiency by 25% using Java, Spring, and other technologies.
  • Successfully migrated from Kafka to Google Pub/Sub, enhancing system scalability and reliability.
  • Enhanced the test framework for automation, improving test coverage and reducing manual testing efforts.

Senior Software Engineer

CIS Private Limited
03.2015 - 02.2018
  • Led the design and customization of multiple ERP projects, improving system performance by 15%.
  • Proposed and implemented technical solutions, resulting in a 70% enhancement in functional efficiency.
  • Managed creative projects from concept to completion, reducing turnaround time by 25%.
  • Established compatibility with third-party software products, enhancing system integration by 30%.

Software Consultant /Technical Team Lead

Sether Private Limited
07.2013 - 03.2015
  • Aligned software development with client priorities, improving client satisfaction by 20%.
  • Developed complex business solutions, reducing problem resolution time by 15%.
  • Conducted detailed code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
  • Created and maintained comprehensive documentation, supporting successful project outcomes.

Senior Software Developer

TUIC (Ghandhara Nissan Group)
08.2007 - 06.2013
  • Successfully migrated legacy systems to new systems, lowering maintenance costs and improving system efficiency by 30%.
  • Set and achieved ambitious coding milestones, improving project delivery times by 10%.
  • Diagnosed and corrected logic and coding errors, increasing system stability by 15%.
  • Conducted in-depth code reviews, maintaining high-quality standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Virtual University
Pakistan
05.2010

Skills

  • Design principles
  • Application design
  • Load Balancing
  • Performance Tuning
  • Software Documentation
  • Performance Optimization
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Microservices Architecture
  • DevOps Practices
  • Stack Development
  • Team Mentoring
  • Agile Methodology
  • DevOps Practices

Certification

  • Azure Associate Developer
  • Splunk Certified

Accomplishments

  • Awarded Nisum High Performer, 2020

Timeline

Senior Technical Lead / Architect

Nisum Private Limited
03.2018 - Current

Senior Software Engineer

CIS Private Limited
03.2015 - 02.2018

Software Consultant /Technical Team Lead

Sether Private Limited
07.2013 - 03.2015

Senior Software Developer

TUIC (Ghandhara Nissan Group)
08.2007 - 06.2013

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Virtual University
Jawad Siddiqui