Hafiz Syed Umer A.

I'm a Principal Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience building backend applications using Java and Spring Boot. Most of my work has been on enterprise products where reliability, scalability, and clean architecture matter more than simply getting features delivered. I've designed and developed microservices, REST APIs, authentication systems, and event-driven applications for industries including retail, logistics, construction, identity management, and enterprise SaaS. I enjoy working on complex backend problems, whether it's designing a new service, improving an existing system, or troubleshooting production issues. My core expertise includes: • Java (8, 11, 17, 21) • Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA • Microservices Architecture • REST APIs and third-party integrations • PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis • Kafka and asynchronous messaging • Docker, Kubernetes • AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM) • Keycloak and OAuth2/JWT authentication • GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD • Performance optimization and production support Over the years I've worked on systems serving thousands of users where stability, security, and maintainability were critical. My approach is to understand the business problem first and then build solutions that are easy to maintain and scale. I also have extensive experience reviewing code, mentoring developers, improving application performance, and resolving production issues. Whether it's optimizing database queries, reducing API response times, refactoring legacy code, or designing a new microservice, I focus on delivering solutions that work well in production. If you're looking for someone who can contribute beyond writing code, communicate clearly, and take ownership of backend development from design through deployment, I'd be happy to discuss your project.