Yoseph Birhanu Degefa
Software Engineer | MSc in Computer Science
- Role
- Senior Software Engineering Consultant at The Home Depot
- Location
- Alexandria, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Yoseph Birhanu Degefa
Results-driven Software Engineer with expertise in backend development and DevOps. Proficient in designing, developing and deploying scalable applications, microservices, and CICD pipelines while ensuring seamless data integration and high-performance optimization. Experienced in working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automation tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform).I have a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, Ruby on Rails, Go, and SQL, with a deep understanding of data structures and system design. Adept at collaborating in Agile environments and delivering innovative solutions across retail, healthcare, and e-commerce industries.
Experience
Senior Software Engineering Consultant
Jul 2024 — Present · Alexandria, VA, US
Software Engineer (Contract through Kforce)Design, develop, and deploy scalable applications using Java Spring Boot, applying modern development practices such as test-driven development (TDD) and comprehensive unit testing to ensure high-quality code.Implement and manage containerized applications with Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring seamless deployment and scaling of microservices in a cloud environment.Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, leveraging Postman for testing and ensuring robust and effective web service design.Utilize Git and related tools for version control, and implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions to automate build, test, and deployment processes.Work with cloud platforms and automation patterns to optimize and manage cloud-based applications and infrastructure.Collaborate with team members through regular meetings and video conferences, clearly presenting technical concepts and solutions to stakeholders.Perform destructive testing to ensure application resilience, optimize database queries, and troubleshoot performance issues to enhance overall efficiency.Technologies: Java, Spring Boot, Micronaut, PCF, GCP, Pub/Sub, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, JUnit, Groovy, Git, Jira, Miro, IntelliJ.
Education
Maharishi International University
Master's degree, Computer Science
freeCodeCamp
Full Stack Web Development Certificate , Computer Software Engineering
2017 — 2018
Addis Ababa University
Bachelor’s Degree, Information Technology
2012 — 2016
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