At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company’s growth and market presence. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here. For more than 25 years, NTT DATA have focused on impacting the core of your business operations with industry-leading outsourcing services and automation. With our industry-specific platforms, we deliver continuous value addition, and innovation that will improve your business outcomes. Outsourcing is not just a method of gaining a one-time cost advantage, but an effective strategy for gaining and maintaining competitive advantages when executed as part of an overall sourcing strategy. **This is a W2 only opportunity and not eligible for C2C, 1099, Agencies or Vendors** NTT DATA currently seeks a **Senior Software Engineer-Backend** **Experience Level:** Senior-level expertise (7+ years required) **Job Summary** 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 Skills and Experience** - 7+ years of professional experience as a Back End or Software Engineer - 7+ years Java, Spring Boot, and object-oriented design principles - 7+ years experience with Python for API development, data processing, automation, or AI integration - 5+ years designing and building RESTful APIs and distributed systems - 5+ years f data persistence technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL) - 5+ years 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 **\#LI North America** **About NTT DATA:** NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize, and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo. Visit us at us.nttdata.com. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team. Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is ($77.00-82.00/hourly ). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings account, life, and AD&D insurance, short-and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally required benefits.