Divya Gaonkar
Software Engineer (Contract) at Walmart
About
I'm Divya Gaonkar, a Software Engineer currently working with Walmart. Over the past nine years, I've built a career focused on backend design and system modernization, moving from established firms like Oracle to high-impact contract roles in healthcare and e-commerce. I specialize in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS, with a particular passion for transforming legacy monoliths into efficient microservices. My goal is always to create scalable, maintainable solutions that drive measurable business results—like reducing data latency or boosting user engagement. I'm currently looking for new opportunities where I can leverage my technical expertise to solve complex architectural challenges and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build high-quality software.
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What I can offer
- ›9 years of backend design and development experience
- ›Expertise in legacy system migration to modern architectures
- ›Full-stack proficiency with a focus on Java/Spring Boot and AWS
Looking for
- ›New contract and full-time opportunities
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in Software Engineering
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Background
Career
Began at Oracle Financial Services, moved to SEAM® in Bengaluru, transitioned to remote contract roles at Quest Diagnostics and currently Walmart.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Information Technology from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), 2011 – 2015
Achievements
- ›Increased coupon utilization by 22% at Walmart through API enhancement
- ›Reduced deployment time by 40% at Quest Diagnostics by migrating monolith to microservices
- ›Reduced data latency by 25% using Apache Kafka
- ›Boosted automation team productivity by 35% at Oracle
Opinions
- Scalability and maintainability are essential for production environments
- Cross-functional collaboration is key to translating business requirements into technical solutions