Sr Backend Developer (Hybrid Guadalajara)

NTT DATA, Inc.; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NTT DATA Services is seeking a Sr Backend Developer (Hybrid Guadalajara) to design and implement production‑grade data pipelines and REST APIs. You will work in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, and collaborate with the team to ship features weekly while ensuring code quality.

The role requires expertise in Node.js and Java 17+, plus hands‑on Infra‑as‑Code with Terraform and AWS. As part of the job, you will contribute to data ingestion, transformation, and delivery pipelines, and participate in

Formación

• 5+ years backend software engineering (shipping production code).
• Proficiency in Node.js and Java (17+).
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform and infrastructure as code.
• SQL (PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL (DynamoDB), event streaming concepts.
• Understanding tradeoffs for scale: throughput, latency, cost.

Responsabilidades

• Ship features weekly/bi‑weekly with high quality production code.
• Maintain production‑grade code quality from day one.
• Resolve production issues and optimize system performance.
• Write concise documentation for handoff/runbooks.
• Participate in daily standups, sprint planning, and code reviews.
• Provide thoughtful PR feedback and accept feedback on your code.

Conocimientos

Node.js

Java 17+

Backend engineering

Agile

Communication

Independent

Problem solving

Herramientas

Terraform

AWS

Descripción del empleo

Date: Aug 6, 2026

Company: NTT DATA Services

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us.

We are currently seeking a Sr Backend Developer (Hybrid Guadalajara) to join our team in Guadalajara, Jalisco (MX-JAL), Mexico (MX).

About the Role

We’re building a new service with data pipeline infrastructure and REST APIs. You’ll join our team to design and implement production‑grade data ingestion, transformation, and delivery pipelines, plus enhance and maintain REST APIs using Node.js, Java, and AWS services.

By month 4–5, we expect working, tested pipelines and API enhancements handling real data at scale. You’ll work embedded with the team, shipping code fast while maintaining quality.

What You’ll Do

Core Responsibilities:

• 5+ yearsbackend software engineering (shipping production code)
• Proficiency:Node.js and Java (17+)
• Infrastructure-as-Code:Hands‑on experience with Terraform; comfortable managing infrastructure in code
• Data fundamentals:SQL (PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL (DynamoDB), event streaming concepts
• System thinking:Understand tradeoffs (throughput vs. latency, consistency, cost); design for scale
• Code quality:Write clean, maintainable, documented code without hand‑holding
• Agile mindset:Thrive in sprints; comfortable with iteration and scope prioritization
• Communication:Clear, concise technical updates; able to unblock teammates
• Independent:Take ownership; minimal supervision; ask for help when needed
• Problem solver:Debug production issues; suggest improvements

Execution Focus:

• Ship features weekly/bi‑weekly
• Maintain production‑grade code quality from day one
• Resolve production issues and optimize system performance
• Write minimal, effective documentation for handoff/runbooks
• Participate in daily standups, sprint planning, and code reviews
• Provide thoughtful PR feedback and accept feedback on your code
• Work synchronously with team during full CDT overlap hours
• Communicate blockers and dependencies early

Required Qualifications

• 5+ yearsbackend software engineering (shipping production code)
• Proficiency:Node.js and Java (17+)
• Infrastructure-as-Code:Hands‑on experience with Terraform; comfortable managing infrastructure in code
• Data fundamentals:SQL (PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL (DynamoDB), event streaming concepts
• System thinking:Understand tradeoffs (throughput vs. latency, consistency, cost); design for scale
• Code quality:Write clean, maintainable, documented code without hand‑holding
• Agile mindset:Thrive in sprints; comfortable with iteration and scope prioritization
• Communication:Clear, concise technical updates; able to unblock teammates
• Independent:Take ownership; minimal supervision; ask for help when needed
• Problem solver:Debug production issues; suggest improvements

Nice to have (not required):

What Success Looks Like in 4–5 Months

• REST API enhancements deployed and documented
• Reliable, tested, and monitorable systems
• Team can maintain/extend pipelines and APIs post‑contract without you
• Clear API documentation and integration patterns established

How We Work

You work standard CDT hours, overlapping fully with US team.

Pace

Sprint‑based (2‑week cycles), daily standups, bi‑weekly planning/retros.

Handoff

During final 2–4 weeks, you’ll document runbooks, transfer knowledge to Operations team, and ensure they can own the systems you built.

Tools

GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Slack, AWS, Terraform, IntelliJ Idea, VS Code

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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 a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in‑office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees.

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