Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
NTT DATA North America
Job Description: Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to design, build, and scale backend systems that power mission-critical applications. This role emphasizes Java and Python development, microservices architecture, and a strong interest in AI-driven capabilities. You will work closely with product, data, and platform teams to deliver secure, scalable, and intelligent backend solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Java, Spring Boot frameworks, and Python with development accounting for 70-80% of your time
Build and evolve microservices-based architectures with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability
Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and event-driven services
Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and data teams to integrate AI-powered features, including LLM-based services and intelligent automation
Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions
Ensure backend systems meet requirements for security, scalability, performance, and availability
Debug and resolve complex production issues; lead root cause analysis and remediation
Drive best practices in code quality, testing, observability, and documentation
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and provide technical leadership within agile teams
Partner with DevOps and SRE teams to improve CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and system monitoring
Required Qualifications
7+ years of professional experience as a Back End or Software Engineer
Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and object-oriented design principles
Strong experience with Python for API development, data processing, automation, or AI integration
Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and distributed systems
Proven experience with microservices architecture and service-to-service communication
Solid understanding of data persistence technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL)
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Git, Jenkins, Maven, or similar
Familiarity with cloud-based platforms and open-source technologies
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience integrating AI/ML or LLM-based solutions (e.g., OpenAI APIs, LangChain, Vertex AI, Hugging Face, or similar)
Experience building Python-based AI services, model inference APIs, or data pipelines
Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, Pub/Sub, or similar)
Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or document stores
Cloud experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, or Azure
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Knowledge of serverless architectures (Lambda, Cloud Functions, Azure Functions)
Experience in healthcare industry
Experience working in Agile / Scrum environments
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