Application Designer specializing in Java-based web applications for a global insurance company, focusing on development, maintenance, and system integration.Responsibilities:- Develop and maintain software features using Java, integrating with Cobol mainframe systems via IBM's CTG.- Implement security mechanisms and perform plausibility checks using request headers to enhance application security and data integrity.- Design RESTful services and maintain SOAP services, leveraging Spring and Maven.- Translate business requirements into precise technical specifications.- Coordinate application releases, managing the transition from development to production environments.- Optimize and refactor existing software implementations for improved performance and maintainability.- Lead integration projects to incorporate additional mainframe systems into the application stack.Achievements:- Developed and refined over nine major services, significantly enhancing application functionality.- Successfully integrated two new mainframe systems, expanding system capabilities.- Actively supported multiple production releases as a technical lead, ensuring robust deployment.Skills:- Proficient in Java, back-end development, and mainframe integration.- Experienced with Agile Scrum practices using JIRA, ITIL 4 Foundations certified, and formerly a certified SAFe® 5 Practitioner.- Skilled in using Git for version control and managing continuous integration processes.Professional Development:Committed to continuous learning, regularly updating my technical skills and adapting to emerging technologies to address evolving business challenges.

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