Rajendra Babu Kappala

Rajendra Babu Kappala

Java Technical Lead

Hyderabad, India

krbabu697@gmail.com


About

I’m a Java Technical Lead and hands-on backend developer with 8+ years of experience building enterprise applications across insurance and telecom domains. My core expertise includes Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs, Azure, API Management, MongoDB, JUnit, CI/CD and production deployments. Alongside technical leadership, I continue to design, develop, review and deliver backend solutions while mentoring development teams. I’m particularly interested in how Generative AI and tools such as GitHub Copilot are changing the way software engineers design, code, test and deliver applications. I actively explore AI-powered software engineering practices that improve developer productivity without compromising code quality. I’ve also worked on large-scale digital transformation initiatives involving zero-downtime deployments, API integrations, accessibility automation and DevOps practices. One of the projects I contributed to received a 2025 CIO 100 Award. I enjoy sharing practical engineering experiences around Java, Cloud, AI-assisted development and modern software engineering.

Skills
Java
springboot
microservixes
mongodb
azure
kubernetes
Adobe Experience Manager(AEM)
splunk
Github
sonarqube
veracode
CICD
Experience

Java Technical lead

MetLife

Oct 2025 to Present
  • • Leading a team of developers responsible for enterprise application development, enhancements,
  • and production support.
  • • Designing and developing backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices
  • architecture.
  • • Translating business requirements into technical solutions and coordinating with architects,
  • analysts, and stakeholders.
  • • Performing code reviews, mentoring team members, and ensuring coding standards and quality
  • practices.
  • • Working on application support, issue resolution, debugging, and continuous improvement
  • initiatives.
  • • Collaborating with cross-functional teams for successful delivery of technology solutions.
  • • Managing multiple priorities and ensuring timely delivery in Agile/Scrum environment.

IT Analyst

Tata consultancy services

May 2022 to Oct 2025
  • • Developed and enhanced enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and REST
  • APIs.
  • • Implemented secure service communication using JWT authentication and followed secure coding
  • practices.
  • • Worked on application development, debugging, testing, deployment, and production support
  • activities.
  • • Collaborated with client teams, business analysts, technical leads, and infrastructure teams.
  • • Used Git, JIRA, SonarQube, and Agile delivery practices for software development lifecycle activities.
  • • Supported production releases and coordinated deployment activities with multiple teams.
  • • Improved application stability through peer reviews, defect fixes, and performance enhancements.

Associate consultant

Capgemini

Nov 2018 to May 2022
  • • Developed enterprise applications using Java technologies, REST APIs, and frontend integrations.
  • • Implemented business logic and end-to-end application workflows based on customer
  • requirements.
  • • Created reusable components and services to improve development efficiency.
  • • Worked on API integration, debugging, testing, and application maintenance activities.
  • • Used Git for version control and JIRA for issue tracking.
  • • Followed Agile Scrum methodology for planning, development, and delivery.
Education

Bachelor of Technology

Yogi Vemana University

Aug 2014 to Apr 2018
Certifications

GH-300

Microsoft

Jun 2026
Rajendra Babu Kappala · DevFest Hyderabad 2026