Designed and implemented a bell curve-based performance appraisal module that calculates actual vs.
standard rating distribution, identifies deviations, and suggests rating revisions for employees using
Java and Spring Boot, ensuring robust and extensible architecture with unit test coverage.
Technologies Used:
- Backend: Java, Spring Framework, SpringBoot
- Frontend: JavaScript,React.js
- Database: PostgreSQL
Key Features:
- Implemented bell curve methodology to classify employee performance into standard rating
categories.
- Calculated actual rating distribution and compared it against predefined standard percentages.
- Detected deviations between actual and standard rating distributions.
- Provided suggestions for rating revisions to align with the ideal bell curve.
- Designed an extensible architecture to support future enhancements.
- Developed robust backend logic using Java and Spring Boot for maintainability.
- Utilized employee, rating, and appraisal data for dynamic performance analysis.
- Ensured code reliability with comprehensive unit testing.
Challenges and Solutions
Accurate Rating Calculation: Implemented efficient aggregation logic and validation
checks to ensure correct calculation of actual rating distributions.
Deviation Handling: Developed an algorithm to detect deviations between actual and
standard distributions and suggest fair rating revisions.
Extensible Design: Used modular design and abstraction layers to easily accommodate
future changes in appraisal criteria or rating categories.
System Robustness: Created comprehensive unit tests to ensure reliability and catch
issues early across varying data inputs.
Data Integration: Structured clean data flows and API interfaces to seamlessly
integrate employee details, ratings, and appraisal ranges while maintaining data consistency.