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Lucas Rodriguez

Junior Java Developer with hands-on experience designing and delivering high-performance, scalable backend systems for large-scale enterprise platforms across transportation, retail, SaaS, and digital payments domains. Strong expertise in Core Java, J2EE, Spring MVC, Hibernate, JDBC, Struts, and building robust service-layer architectures that support complex business workflows.

Hello There!

I’m Lucas Rodriguez, a results-driven Junior Java Developer with hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade applications using Java 8/11, Spring Boot, Microservices, and ReactJS.

  • Available for Freelancing & Full-Time Opportunities
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Junior Java Developer||

|| Backend & API Development||

|| Spring Boot • React • MySQL ||

REST APIs | Microservices

Java Spring Boot Developer

Services

What I Offer

💻 Full-Stack Development

I design and develop complete, scalable web applications from concept to deployment — combining modern technologies.

🚀 Cloud & DevOps

Deploying applications on AWS & Azure with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins pipelines, and CI/CD automation for faster delivery.

🔄 API & Messaging Systems

Building REST APIs, implementing OAuth2 & JWT security, and integrating event-driven workflows with Kafka, JMS, and RabbitMQ.

My Resume

A snapshot of my professional journey — showcasing my experience, education, and growth as a Full-Stack Developer.

💼Experience

July 2025 – Present

Junior Java Developer

Plaid — Miami, FL

Junior backend developer building Spring Boot services and REST APIs for secure financial data workflows.

  • Developed REST APIs with validation and structured responses.
  • Implemented JPA/Hibernate entity mapping & transactional logic.
  • Supported microservices communication & config management.
  • Performed CRUD operations and tuning in MySQL.
  • Integrated APIs with React & Bootstrap UI components.
  • Wrote tests using JUnit and basic Mockito.
  • Collaborated using Git/GitHub and Agile Scrum processes.
  • Tech Stack: Java, Spring Boot, JPA, Hibernate, REST APIs, MySQL, React, Git, Docker, JUnit

🎓Education

Dec 2024

Bachelor of Science – Computer Science

Florida International University — Miami, FL

Completed a B.S. in Computer Science with a focus on Software Design & Development. Built a strong foundation in software engineering, data structures, algorithms, and application development through hands-on coursework and projects.

Pro Skills

Let’s Explore My Skills

Java (Expert)
95%
Spring Boot & Microservices
92%
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
90%
AWS & Azure
88%
Kafka, JMS, RabbitMQ
87%
Docker & Kubernetes
85%
CI/CD (Jenkins,GitHub)
90%
Spring Security, OAuth2, JWT
85%

Works & Projects

Explore my professional projects across Web, Mobile, and Automation domains. These highlight my expertise in building secure, scalable, and enterprise-grade systems using technologies like Java, Python, C++, PHP, Kotlin, Spring Boot, React.js, Angular, Microservices, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and Azure.

Jaza Web Application
Web Application

Jaza | ASP.NET Core & React | Apr 2025 – Jun 2025

Developed a full-stack web application using ASP.NET Core and React, integrating backend services with a SQL Server database hosted on Microsoft Azure.

Implemented RESTful APIs, frontend–backend data binding, and secure data access patterns. Focused on clean architecture, responsive UI, and cloud deployment.

Tech Stack: ASP.NET Core, C#, React, SQL Server, Azure, REST APIs.

Floridex Android App
Mobile Application

Floridex | Android (Kotlin) | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024

Built an Android application using Kotlin, integrating backend services with a MySQL database hosted on AWS.

Implemented API-driven data exchange, user interactions, and backend connectivity. Focused on performance, data consistency, and mobile-friendly design.

Tech Stack: Kotlin, Android SDK, REST APIs, MySQL, AWS.

Ro's Bookstore API
Backend API

Ro’s Bookstore | Node.js Backend API | May 2023 – Jul 2023

Developed a RESTful backend API using Node.js with MySQL database integration to support bookstore operations and inventory management.

Designed clean API endpoints, handled CRUD operations, and ensured structured request–response flows for frontend or third-party consumption.

Tech Stack: Node.js, REST APIs, MySQL, JavaScript.

Character Traits

Who I Am

Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills, experienced in designing scalable enterprise solutions.
Analytical
Problem Solver
Detail-oriented backend engineer with a focus on accuracy, reliability, and performance optimization.
Detail-Oriented
Quality Driven
Collaborative team player, thriving in Agile/Scrum environments and cross-functional projects.
Collaborative
Team Oriented
Adaptable and continuously learning, quick to embrace new tools, technologies, and domains.
Adaptable
Continuous Learner

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Get in Touch with Me!

My Location:

Miami, FL

Contact Number:

(210) 444-2771

Email Me:

lucas@webappn.com

Ready to kickstart your next project?

Let’s connect and collaborate on impactful solutions. I’m open to full-time opportunities, consulting, or freelance work.

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