I’m Kamal Ahmad, a passionate Backend Developer currently working at RoofAndFloor (The Hindu Group). With a solid background in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices, I specialize in building scalable, high-performance backend systems. My focus is on delivering robust solutions that enhance user experiences and solve complex technical challenges.Key Skills:Languages & Frameworks: Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, JUnit.Technologies & Tools: REST APIs, Maven, Gradle, Git, GitHub, Postman, Docker.Databases: MySQL, Redis.Cloud & Distributed Systems: Docker, Apache Solr, Spring Cloud, API Gateway, Eureka, Zipkin.Other: Microservices, Design Patterns, OOPs, JSON.Work Experience Highlights: RoofAndFloor (The Hindu Group):Automated Payment Receipt & Invoice Generation API using Zoho.Added new properties and filter features to improve property search functionalities.Revamped Search Results Page (SRP), increasing the accuracy of relevant search results.Upgraded Solr from version 4.10.0 to 8.11.3, enhancing search capabilities with auto-suggestion and spell-check features.Resolved 20+ critical bugs, improving system stability and performance.Crio.do Fellowship:Built 7 industry-grade projects, gaining experience in key backend skills like microservices, REST APIs, and distributed tracing.Solved 250+ DSA problems, improving algorithmic thinking and problem-solving skills.Notable Projects:E-Shop Microservices:Developed a scalable e-commerce platform with independent services for product management, order processing, and notifications.Implemented API Gateway for dynamic routing and distributed tracing using Zipkin.QEats:Enhanced QEats food ordering app by reducing error rates by 60% and response times by 30%.Built and tested key APIs using Spring Boot and Mockito for unit testing.Education & Achievements:Bachelor of Computer Applications – Graduated with Distinction (75%).Solved 400+ DSA problems across platforms like LeetCode and GeeksforGeeks.Built and optimized user-management systems during college projects using Java and Spring Boot.Let’s Connect:I’m always excited to explore new challenges where I can apply my skills to create impactful solutions. Let’s connect and collaborate! Feel free to reach out to me. jointokamal9@gmail.com