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The Associate Software Development Engineer is an entry level subject matter expert, tasked with assisting with designing, developing, and testing software systems, modules, or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools.
This role is accountable for assisting with for detailed design for certain modules/sub-systems, doing prototype for multi-vendor infrastructure, and showcasing it internally or externally to clients.
This role designs and develops functionality in a micro-services environment working with APIs, telemetry data, and running ML/AI algorithms on it, working with both structured and unstructured data.
Key responsibilities:- Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
- Develop and manage RESTful APIs or GraphQL to support front-end features.
- Design and optimize database schemas (SQL or NoSQL) for scalability and performance.
- Implement security and data protection settings.
- Collaborate with Front-End developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.
- Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding, debugging, and unit testing.
To thrive in this role, you need to have:- Proven experience in at least one major backend language (e.g., Java/Spring Boot, Node.js, Go, or Python/Django).
- Strong knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB/Redis) databases.
- Deep understanding of Microservices architecture and building/documenting robust APIs.
- Some expertise of data structures, algorithms, and software design with strong analytical and debugging skills.
- Knowledge of micro services-based software architecture and experience with API product development.
- Basic understanding of container run time (Kubernetes, Docker, LXC/LXD).
- Some proficiency with agile, lean practices and believes in test-driven development.
- Possess a can-do attitude and one that takes initiative.
- Ability to work well in a diverse team with different backgrounds and experience levels.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Some proficiency with CI/CD concepts and tools.
- Some proficiency with cloud-based infrastructure and deployments.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Academic qualifications and certifications:- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
Required experience:- Minimum 2 years of experience developing backend services using Java with Spring Boot
- Strong understanding of SQL and experience working with relational databases
- Experience building and maintaining backend services using JavaScript / Node.js
- Able to understand business and technical requirements and translate them into backend solutions
- Proactive in providing feedback, identifying gaps, and suggesting improvements
- Demonstrates a strong willingness to learn, with an active and collaborative attitude
- Familiarity with Quarkus (experience is a plus, not mandatory)
- Exposure to modern backend architecture (REST APIs, microservices, etc.)
- Experience working in an agile or collaborative development environment
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About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
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