Developed the foundational backend architecture for the bettercodepaul/swt2-bsa-backend repository, focusing on scalable and maintainable service delivery. Established project scaffolding by introducing a dedicated service layer and Data Transfer Objects to support core domain entities, laying the groundwork for future feature expansion. Implemented CI/CD workflows using Maven and Spring Boot, enabling automated builds, tests, and deployment processes to streamline development and release cycles. Addressed code quality by removing unused imports, reducing compile-time warnings and improving maintainability. The work leveraged Java and REST API development skills to create a robust backend structure that accelerates ongoing and future development efforts.