Kiran Badave | Staff Software Engineer | React + Java Full Stack Developer

Introduction

About Me

Driven front-end professional, eager to craft interactive and intuitive interfaces that inspire users and drive engagement. I have more than seven years of experience in Software Engineering with a strong background in full-stack development, specializing in React.js, TypeScript, and Java-based backend services.

Proven expertise in building scalable Monorepos, integrating authentication systems like Keycloak, and developing interactive dashboards with D3, ECharts, and Carbon Charts. Skilled in performance optimization, internationalization, accessibility compliance (WCAG), and end-to-end testing with Playwright and Cypress.

Adept at API development using Java Spring Boot, database management with MySQL and PostgreSQL, and working with cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes and Docker. Strong collaborator with a track record of mentoring, leading teams, and implementing best practices for scalable and maintainable software solutions.

Location Pune, Maharashtra, India

Email kiranbadave06@gmail.com

GitHub github.com/kiran-badave

LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/kiran-badave

Career Journey

Experience (8+ years)

IBM

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

May 2022 - Present (3+ years)

Staff Software Engineer | Software Developer - UI/UX

Products Worked On:

Developed a React-based Monorepo from scratch, implementing service proxying, Keycloak authentication & authorization, and a custom framework for cross-project use
Developed and customized various dashboards using ECharts, Carbon Charts, and D3 Charts
Developed high-quality React.js UI components in collaboration with the UX team, using Figma for design integration
Implemented end-to-end testing with Playwright, with experience in Cypress, and unit testing using Jest and Enzyme
Integrated AI assistance with Watsonx Orchestration, developed skills, and added custom APIs to deliver product-specific insights on z Mainframe activities
Implemented secure login SSO, 2FA, user, role and permission management, and user interfaces using Keycloak framework
Integrated i18next for UI internationalization
Implemented Storybook for component visualization and collaboration
Integrated complex topology functionality using D3 force graph, surpassing design requirements
Enhanced component reusability by applying object-oriented principles in TypeScript, enabling cross-project usage
Developed a custom Keycloak provider in Java for tailored authentication and authorization
Basic understanding and hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Kafka, Docker, and Microservices
Identified and resolved accessibility issues per WCAG guidelines, improving accessibility by 80%
Actively participated in knowledge-sharing sessions and mentored new joiners
Introduced best practices for React coding standards and refactoring
Actively participated in ISDL and IBM initiatives, including Hackathons and ISDL events

Key Technologies:

Front-end: React, Javascript, HTML, CSS, SCSS, Redux, Zustand, Carbon UI design system

Back-end: Node.JS, Typescript, Express, REST API, Java

Testing: Playwright, Cypress, Jest, RTL, Enzyme

Tools: Webpack, Vite, i18next, Storybook, Figma UX design tool, K8S, Docker

Database: PostgreSQL, OpenSearch

Graphs: D3 force graph, Echarts, Carbon Charts

Others: Keycloak for AuthN and AuthZ with Java, OAS Specifications, JSONata, Swagger, JSON Schema

Juno Software Systems

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Dec 2017 - May 2022 (4 years 6 months)

Junior System Architect

Products Worked On:

Juno Campus

Engineered and deployed front-end UIs and back-end middleware for Admission, Academic, Exam, and Finance modules, optimizing code, code securing to boost data processing speed by 40% and user engagement by 25%
Developed and designed secure RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot for seamless functionality integration
Designed and implemented MySQL database structures, including stored procedures, joins, functions, and triggers
Optimized application performance by 40% through code refactoring, MySQL query optimization with indexes and stored procedures, and caching implementation, enhancing user experience
Integrated ERP system/enterprise applications with Single Sign-On (SSO) providers, including Google and Microsoft Azure AD
Integrated the ERP system with Microsoft Teams and Google Meet for seamless communication
Led a team of four, overseeing tasks, providing guidance, and fostering collaboration

Key Technologies:

Java technologies: Java 8, Spring, RESTful API, Hibernate, Spring security and Authentication, JSON

Web development: JavaScript ES6, JQuery, React JS, Redux, Hooks, Bootstrap 4.5, SCSS, AJAX

Database: MySQL

Tools: CentOS 7, Eclipse IDE, Tomcat 8.5, TeamCity for automated deployments, Termius SSH platform, GIT and SVN Version Control, Navicat for MySQL

Expertise

Key Skills

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Full-Stack Development

React, Java, Spring, REST API, Hibernate, Keycloak AuthN and AuthZ, JavaScript ES6, TypeScript, Node.js, Express.js, JQuery, Redux, Bootstrap, SCSS, AJAX, MySQL, PostgreSQL, OAS Spec, Swagger

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Testing

Unit and integration testing with Playwright, Jest, RTL, Enzyme, OAS Spec, Cypress Testing

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Microservices & Cloud

Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Microservices architecture

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Tools

Version control system (GitHub, SVN), Figma, SonarQube, Jira, TeamCity, and more

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Collaboration & Leadership

Effective communication, mentoring, and team leadership experience

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Learning & Development

Proactive acquisition of new skills and participation in hackathons, UX workshops and events

Hi, I'm Kiran Badave

About Me

Experience (8+ years)

IBM

Products Worked On:

Key Technologies:

Juno Software Systems

Products Worked On:

Key Technologies:

Key Skills

Full-Stack Development

Testing

Microservices & Cloud

Tools

Collaboration & Leadership

Learning & Development

Skills & Experience

Frontend Development

Backend Development

Database

Testing & QA

DevOps & CI/CD

Tools & Others

Education

Master of Computer Applications

Bachelor of Computer Application

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