Pranil Kumar

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ABOUT PRANIL KUMAR

I’m a Software Developer at Best Buy Canada with 10+ years of IT experience, currently leading key initiatives in the Returns & Repairs (RnR) domain, focused on modernizing systems and building new, scalable solutions that directly impact store operations and customer experience.My background is strong in backend engineering, with deep expertise in building cloud-ready microservices and RESTful APIs using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, Kafka, ELK Stack, SQL, Swagger, JUnit, Mockito, and JMeter. I design systems following SOLID principles, design patterns, TDD/BDD, and Twelve-Factor App methodology, ensuring reliability, scalability, and long-term maintainability.I also work extensively on the frontend, developing enterprise-grade web applications using React and Next.js, and contributing to frontend architecture, performance optimization, accessibility, and reusable component design, while collaborating closely with UX, product, and backend teams to deliver seamless end-to-end experiences.Previously, at Infosys, I worked as a Technology Analyst and Senior System Engineer in the healthcare and logistics domains, strengthening my problem-solving skills using data structures and algorithms, leading backend development efforts, and delivering distributed and cloud-native systems in Agile/Scrum environments.I’m highly self-motivated, proactive, and continuously learning, with growing expertise in full-stack development and digital experience platforms like Adobe Experience Platform (AEP). I enjoy taking ownership of complex problems, mentoring teammates, and driving technical improvements that align with business goals.My goal is to build robust, user-friendly systems that improve customer satisfaction, simplify operations for store teams, and scale with evolving business needs.Open to discussions around: Full-Stack Development, Microservices Architecture, System Modernization, Frontend Engineering (React/Next.js), and Technical Leadership.