Molla Negash

Senior Backend Engineer | Java • Spring Boot • AWS • Distributed Systems
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Professional Philosophy

Senior Backend Engineer specializing in distributed systems, Java (Spring Boot), and cloud-native backend development on AWS and GCP. Experience includes designing and modernizing large-scale microservices systems across FinTech, Insurance, and Government domains.

Principal Fields of Interest

Distributed Systems & Microservices
High-Performance Software Engineering
Concurrency & High-Performance Java Systems
Cloud-Native Systems Design (AWS/GCP)
Secure Transactional Systems & FinTech
RegTech & Regulatory Data Systems

Flagship Portfolio Project

⭐ Federal Regulatory Insights Engine

Technologies: Java 21, Spring Boot 3, Parallel Streams, NLP Heuristics

A high-performance engine processing eCFR data to quantify administrative burdens. Transforms unstructured mandates into actionable data. Access GitHub Project →

Professional Experience

Technical Lead Dec 2023 - Present
Betsi Eco Hub LLC | Austin, TX
  • Led design and delivery of end-to-end software systems spanning backend services, frontend integration, and production infrastructure.
  • Architected and implemented scalable full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and React in cloud-native environments.
  • Designed and deployed containerized microservices systems using Docker and Kubernetes, improving scalability, resilience, and maintainability.
  • Built and optimized RESTful APIs and third-party integrations for production-grade systems.
  • Implemented CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and AWS CodePipeline, reducing deployment time by 40%.
  • Improved application performance by ~40% through caching strategies, database optimization, and asynchronous processing.
  • Provided technical leadership across system design, implementation, and cross-functional collaboration with product and infrastructure teams.
  • Supported production systems through monitoring, debugging, and reliability improvements.
  • Engineering Ownership: Managed production infrastructure including WordPress deployment, AWS/SiteGround hosting configuration, DNS setup, SSL management, and live system maintenance bridging backend systems with deployed web platforms.
  • Developed backend Java/Spring Boot services supporting internal prototypes and AI-driven workflows integrated with OpenAI APIs.
Senior Java DeveloperJan 2023 - Nov 2023
LTIMindtree | Austin, TX
  • Led migration of legacy financial platforms to distributed microservices using Java/Spring Boot and AWS.
  • Improved system reliability and fault tolerance by 35%.
  • Optimized high-volume financial transaction processing using PostgreSQL and DynamoDB.
  • Led transition to Cloud-Native Microservices (AWS), increasing deployment frequency by 40%.
  • Refactored PostgreSQL and DynamoDB indexing for 35% throughput improvement.
  • Designed RESTful APIs ensuring SOC2 compliance for financial workflows.
Java DeveloperNov 2021 - Dec 2022
Tata Consultancy Services | Boston, MA
  • Developed enterprise microservices for insurance and financial systems using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Refactored monolithic systems into modular services, improving API performance.
  • Designed and optimized SQL queries and data models for large datasets.
  • Refactored legacy monolith systems into modular services for improved scalability.
M.S. Computer Science2016 - 2021
Boston University | Boston, MA
  • Completed Master of Science in Computer Science with research in distributed systems and ML.
Java DeveloperAug 2013 - Jul 2016
Public Health Institute | Ethiopia
  • Developed secure RESTful services using Java and Spring for national health research platforms.
  • Designed database schemas and ensured seamless interoperability between research systems.
  • Optimized database schemas to ensure seamless interoperability between research systems.
Java DeveloperNov 2011 - Aug 2013
Ministry of Science and Technology | Ethiopia
  • Contributed to 16+ technology patents through innovative software design.
  • Led the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for large-scale government infrastructure on cloud.
Java DeveloperMar 2010 - Nov 2011
City Government of Addis Ababa | Ethiopia
  • Developed an enterprise fleet management system using JSF, EJB, and Hibernate.
  • Implemented backend logic for municipal infrastructure and data management.

Contact & Socials

Email: mdraya3@gmail.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mollanegash

GitHub: github.com/mollanegash

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