Pranitha Avula

Software Engineer with 3 years of experience developing enterprise backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, REST APIs, Microservices, Kafka, and MySQL. Experienced in implementing new features, resolving production issues, and collaborating in Agile teams. Currently pursuing an M.S. in Computer Science and seeking Software Engineer opportunities.

Software Engineer - Kroger - USA

(2023-02 - 2025-05)

• Developed backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Security for retail inventory and store operations.
• Designed REST APIs supporting inventory updates and business workflows in a distributed microservices architecture.
• Implemented new features and resolved production defects by collaborating with product owners and QA teams.
• Integrated Apache Kafka for asynchronous inventory event processing, including stock updates and out-of-stock notifications.
• Developed data access layers using Spring Data JPA and MySQL while writing JUnit tests and participating in peer code reviews.
• Worked within Agile Scrum teams using Git, Jira, and sprint ceremonies to deliver production-ready software.

Systems engineer - Infosys - TX

(2022-09 - 2023-02)

• Developed and maintained backend services for an enterprise payroll management application using Java and Spring Boot.
• Built and enhanced REST APIs supporting employee timecards, attendance management, work-hour tracking, and payroll processing.
• Implemented business logic for HR management modules, enabling employee record updates and payroll workflow improvements.
• Worked with MySQL databases using Spring Data JPA to retrieve, update, and manage payroll-related information.
• Collaborated with Agile teams using Git, participated in code reviews, testing, and production issue resolution.

Master of Science - Computer Science - University of Central Missouri (2026-12)