Associate Engineer - AI services

NTT Ltd.; Chennai; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in Chennai is seeking an Associate Software Development Engineer to design, develop and test software systems, modules, or applications for enhancements and new products, including cloud-based tools.

The role focuses on detailed design for modules, prototyping multi-vendor infrastructure, and showcasing it to clients. You will work in a micro-services environment with APIs and ML/AI on structured and unstructured data, in a hybrid workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals preferred.
• Relevant agile certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives detailed instructions to design and develop solutions that drive business growth.
• Assists with writing and testing code.
• Assists with automated testing.
• Collaborates with product team during software deployment.
• Supports integration and building of solutions via automation and 3rd party software.
• Develops micro-services and RESTful APIs.

Skills

C/C++

C#

Java

JavaScript

Python

Node.js

Cloud architecture

Kubernetes

Docker

RESTful APIs

ML/AI basics

CI/CD

Agile/Lean

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals

Agile certifications

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Elasticsearch

MongoDB

Cassandra

IDE / Source control / CI tools

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

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:

• Receives detailed instructions to design and develop solutions and functionality that drives the growth of business.
• Assists with writing and testing code.
• Assists with the execution of automated testing.
• Takes directions from various stakeholders to participate in software deployment.
• Assists with delivering software components while working in collaboration with the product team.
• Supports the integration and building of solutions through automation and coding, using 3rd party software.
• Receives detailed instructions to craft, build, and debug large scale distributed systems.
• Assists with writing, updating and maintaining the technical program, end-user documentation, and operational procedures.
• Assists with refactoring code.
• Assists with the reviewing of code written by other developers.
• Performs any other related task as required.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Basic understanding of cloud architecture and services in multiple public clouds like AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Office 365.
• Developing subject matter expert in programming languages such as C/C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Node.js, libraries and frameworks.
• 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.
• Some expertise in SQL and no-SQL data stores including Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Cassandra.
• 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.
• Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals preferred.
• Relevant agile certifications preferred.

Required experience:

• Entry level experience working with geo-distributed teams through innovation, bootstrapping, pilot, and production phases with multiple stakeholders to the highest levels of quality and performance
• Entry level experience with tools across full software delivery lifecycle, for example. IDE, source control, CI, test, mocking, work tracking, defect management.
• Entry level experience in Agile and Lean methodologies, Continuous Delivery / DevOps, Analytics / data-driven processes.
• Familiarity with working with large data sets and ability to apply proper ML/AI algorithms.
• Entry level experience in developing micro-services and RESTful APIs.
• Entry level experience in software development.

Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

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 70 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.