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Narender Pasham

Narender Pasham

Java Engineering Manager (Hands-on Development)
Singapore

Summary

πŸ›‚ Senior Java Engineer | Technical Lead | Solution Architect | Technical Delivery Manager | Microservices & Cloud | Banking Domain | 19+ Years | No Sponsorship Required

Senior Java Engineer, Technical Lead, Architect, and Technical Delivery Manager with 19+ years of experience delivering enterprise-scale, mission-critical banking and financial services platforms across Singapore, India, and the UK . Combines deep hands-on Java development with strong leadership in architecture, engineering delivery, and stakeholder management.

Extensive experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, REST APIs, and event-driven architectures , with proven expertise in cloud-native platforms on AWS and OpenShift . Strong background in OAuth2, secure authentication, and fraud prevention systems , including TMX and FR , within highly regulated banking environments.

Proven track record in modernizing legacy platforms , leveraging AI-assisted code migration , microservices decomposition, and DevOps / CI-CD automation to improve scalability, resilience, and time-to-market. Experienced in Agile delivery , mentoring engineers, defining technical standards, and ensuring high-quality end-to-end delivery.

Currently on a UK Skilled Worker Dependant Visa , working in Singapore, and available to relocate to the UK immediately . Open to Senior Java Developer, Technical Lead, Solution Architect, Engineering Manager, or Technical Delivery Manager roles.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Application Developer| Technical Lead| TDM

UOB
10.2018 - Current

πŸ’Ό Project: TMRW by UOB App Digital Banking Platform – Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia) Mobile-first digital banking solution for millennials, built to meet diverse regulatory, security, and UX needs across SEA markets.

  • πŸ”„ Migrated legacy Mighty app to TMRW, modernizing backend to microservices for performance, security, scalability, and compliance.
  • βœ… Designed & implemented backend architecture (SPL/DGE); hands-on in coding, reviews, and problem-solving.
  • βš™οΈ Established CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, OpenShift), reducing deployment time and enabling automated rollback.
  • πŸ§ͺ Achieved 80%+ test coverage (JUnit, Mockito, SonarQube), ensuring quality, defect detection, and maintainability.
  • πŸ” Enforced coding standards, conducted reviews, and promoted scalable, reusable code.
  • 🧠 Mentored developers, drove knowledge sharing, and boosted team velocity and maturity.
  • πŸ—‚οΈ Defined Jira workflows, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and cross-functional coordination.
  • πŸ’¬ Collaborated with business, product, and compliance teams to deliver secure, compliant solutions.
  • πŸ”„ Managed version control & releases via Git/Bitbucket across distributed teams.
  • βš™οΈ Navigated evolving tech, regulations, and priorities while maintaining delivery quality.
  • πŸ“ Directed end-to-end delivery: roadmaps, resource allocation, risk mitigation, KPIs, and continuous improvement.
  • πŸ‘₯ Coordinated with senior management, QA, DevOps, and security to remove blockers.
  • πŸ“Š Managed team structure, hiring, and performance for a high-performing engineering group.
  • ⏱️ Cut login time from 9s to 3s, improving UX and reliability.
  • 🧱 Migrated monolithic backend to microservices, enhancing scalability and cloud readiness.
  • πŸ‘₯ Directed 50+ engineers (backend, frontend, DevOps) across regions.
  • πŸ“± Delivered consistent, high-quality cross-platform UX via rigorous testing and validation.
  • πŸ”§ Optimized workflows with automation, reducing rework and accelerating delivery.
  • βœ… Delivered secure, high-quality features on time and within budget.
  • πŸ’‘ Balanced hands-on engineering with strategic delivery oversight, aligning business goals and execution.

Staff, Programmer Analyst

Qualcomm
04.2016 - 10.2018

Project: Identity & Access Management (IAM) Enterprise IAM Implementation – Qualcomm (40+ Applications) Led engineering to centralize and secure authentication, entitlements, and access controls across 40+ applications.

  • πŸ” Deployed IAM solutions across 40+ apps with unified security, SSO, and access policies.
  • βš™οΈ Built automation pipelines for deployments, testing, and version control.
  • πŸ“š Authored SOPs to improve knowledge sharing, onboarding, and process consistency.
  • 🀝 Partnered with Security, DevOps, QA, and Product teams to enhance IAM lifecycle.
  • πŸ“ˆ Managed multiple IAM projects, balancing priorities, timelines, and budgets.
  • ⚠️ Performed risk assessments to reduce vulnerabilities and improve resilience.
  • 🧠 Drove agile practices, boosting efficiency and adaptability through sprints and feedback loops.
  • βœ… Standardized IAM onboarding for 40+ enterprise apps.
  • βœ… Cut manual provisioning and support overhead via automation.
  • βœ… Strengthened security posture and compliance through unified governance.
  • βœ… Enhanced productivity and transparency with agile adoption and documentation.

Programmer Analyst

Bank of America
11.2010 - 01.2016

πŸ’Ό Project: Global Liquidity & Cash Management Platforms

Bank of America – GLP (Global Liquidity Platform) & CashPro

Contributed to the development of strategic treasury platforms used by enterprise clients for managing liquidity, investments, and global cash flow.

πŸ”Ή Key Responsibilities & Contributions

  • πŸ§‘β€πŸ’» Served as a core Java developer on enterprise-grade liquidity and cash management platforms , including GLP and CashPro.
  • πŸ•’ Managed deadlines and delivery schedules , ensuring on-time releases through strong time management and task prioritization.
  • πŸ”„ Collaborated with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Business Analysts) to integrate new features into existing systems seamlessly.
  • πŸ” Identified and implemented process improvements that enhanced team collaboration, reduced rework, and increased code delivery efficiency.
  • πŸ› οΈ Authored and maintained code fixes, patches, and feature enhancements , ensuring stability and backward compatibility in future releases.

πŸš€ Key Achievements

  • βœ… Played a critical role in the modernization of legacy liquidity systems used by global corporate clients.
  • βœ… Improved release quality and reduced technical debt through disciplined coding and peer review practices.
  • βœ… Strengthened collaboration between dev and QA teams by introducing agile testing feedback loops.
  • Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.

Education

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Programming

Kakathiya Unitversity
Warangal, Telangana, India

Skills

Java, C, C, JavaScript, XML, Python, Groovy, Shell Script

Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA, JMS, MQ, Apache Camel, Kafka, Groovy & Grails, Struts, JSF, SAX/DOM, Redis, Active Directory, OpenShift, AWS

AngularJS, ReactJS

Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, MariaDB

Maven, Gradle, Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Bamboo, Bitbucket, SonarQube (Sonargate), JIRA, Mingle, Grafana, Shell Scripting, AWS

JUnit, Mockito, JMockito, PowerMock, Spock, JBehave, Cucumber, Selenium, EasyMock

Apache HTTP Server, Apache Web Server, Nginx, JBoss, WebLogic, IBM WebSphere, Sun Application Server

IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, NetBeans, Visual Basic, SQL Developer, SOAP UI, Postman, Cygwin, PuTTY, WinSCP

Banking, Insurance, Cyber Security

Areas of Expertise

Microservices Architecture & API Design (scalable, secure, resilient systems)

Hands-on Coding (Java, Spring Boot)

Migration from Monolithic to Microservices (cloud-native modernization)

DevOps & Automation (CI/CD, container orchestration, deployment optimization)

Project Management & Stakeholder Collaboration (product, business, delivery alignment)

Vendor Integration & Infrastructure Planning (TAGC/ITC decks, BOM prep, vendor coordination)

Team Hiring, Mentoring & Chapter Leadership (building high-performing teams)

End-to-End Project Delivery & Production Support (mission-critical apps, monitoring, incident response)

RESTful API Development & Security (OAuth2, JWT, SSL Pinning)

Event-Driven Architecture & Messaging Systems (Kafka, JMS, Redis)

Database Expertise (MongoDB, Oracle)

Security Best Practices in Banking (authentication, encryption, fraud prevention)

Leadership & Mentorship Across Global Teams (onsite/offshore collaboration, technical excellence)

Stakeholder Collaboration & Delivery Strategy (estimations, roadmap planning, execution oversight)

Achievements & Certifications

AWS Certifications (Pursuing/Completed):AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerAWS Certified Developer – AssociateAWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate & Professional

Awards & Recognition:Certificate of Achievement – Money Lock Project (UOB): Delivered security feature locking SGD 50B in user funds within one monthBest Developer Award (x2) – Bank of America: Recognized for backend excellence and platform stability in global liquidity/treasury systemsQualStar Award – Qualcomm: Honored for leading IAM innovation across 40 enterprise applicationsπŸŽ– Executive Promotion to Vice President – UOB: Promoted for technical leadership, delivery excellence, and cross-functional management

Leadership Roles at UOB:πŸ“Œ Development Lead: Directed end-to-end delivery across mobile, backend, and platform teams, ensuring compliance and business alignmentπŸ“Œ Chapter Lead: Mentored engineers across countries, set coding/review standards, and built reusable backend frameworksπŸ“Œ Technical Strategy Owner: Defined scalable architecture and rollout models for multi-country deployments, driving modularization, cloud-native adoption, and performance optimization

Developer/Technical Lead/Engineering manager

Technical Delivery Manager

πŸ”§ Problem Statements & Resolutions

  • Parallel Releases: Established branching strategy (release, feature, bugfix) with feature toggles and controlled versioning.
  • Code Security: Automated vulnerability scanning via Veracode & SonarQube to ensure code health and reduce debt.
  • Microservices Migration: Led full migration from monolithic apps to containerized microservices for scalability and modular delivery.
  • UI Consistency: Built central UI/UX Design System Library to unify visual language and cut front-end duplication.
  • API Versioning: Implemented strategies ensuring backward compatibility while enabling continuous enhancements.
  • Reusable Modules: Developed independent modules for phased migration and decoupling of AEM implementations.
  • Backward Compatibility: Architected services supporting legacy and beta mobile apps from one microservices stack.
  • Legacy Modernization: Converted legacy business logic into microservices, integrating modern DevOps practices.

Timeline

Senior Application Developer| Technical Lead| TDM

UOB
10.2018 - Current

Staff, Programmer Analyst

Qualcomm
04.2016 - 10.2018

Programmer Analyst

Bank of America
11.2010 - 01.2016

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Programming

Kakathiya Unitversity
Narender PashamJava Engineering Manager (Hands-on Development)