Harshith Reddy N

About Harshith Reddy N

As a Software Engineer at American Express, I contribute to building real-time transaction processing systems using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka to manage high-volume card payment data. My role also involves designing scalable microservices, deploying them on AWS with ECS/EKS, and enhancing system security using Spring Security and OAuth2. Additionally, I work on improving user-facing web features using Angular, focusing on performance optimization and user experience.With a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of North Texas, I have developed robust skills in cloud-native development, CI/CD automation, and SQL optimization. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and innovative solutions that drive core functionalities like rewards, fraud detection, and payments for financial services.

Experience

1. Software Engineer

   American Express

   Apr 2024 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   At American Express, I’m part of a remote engineering team building real-time transaction processing systems using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka to handle high-volume card payment data. I also work on customer-facing web features with Angular, improving performance and user experience. My role involves designing scalable microservices, deploying on AWS with ECS/EKS, and securing our systems with Spring Security and OAuth2. I focus heavily on code quality through testing, use Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, reliable solutions that support core card services like rewards, fraud detection, and payments.

Education

• University of North Texas

  Master's Degree, Computer Science

• Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management (GITAM)

  Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Computer Science