Technical Lead – Enterprise AI Solutions

NTT Communications; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Technical Lead to drive enterprise AI solutions for clients across banking, healthcare, and other sectors. You will lead software engineers and data scientists, shaping architecture, design, and hands-on development.

You will mentor teams, collaborate with architects and product owners, and ensure security, scalability, and high engineering standards across deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional software development experience.
• Minimum 2 years leading technical teams or as a tech lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise AI solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers and data scientists.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and implementation plans.
• Review designs, architecture, and code for quality, maintainability, and security.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and coding guidelines.
• Drive technical decision-making throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders on roadmaps.

Skills

Python

Java

Node.js

Software architecture

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

CI/CD

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 Technical Lead provides technical leadership in the design, development, and delivery of enterprise AI solutions for leading organisations across banking, healthcare, and other industries.

Lead a team of software engineers and data scientists while remaining actively involved in software architecture, solution design, and hands-on development. Working closely with Solution Architects, Product Owners, and customers, you will ensure our solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and delivered to the highest engineering standards.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role suited for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring engineers, and driving engineering excellence

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the technical design, architecture, and implementation of enterprise AI solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers and data scientists.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and implementation plans.
• Review solution designs, architecture, and code to ensure quality, maintainability, and security.
• Establish engineering standards, development best practices, and coding guidelines.
• Drive technical decision-making throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Product Owners, and stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and project delivery plans.
• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support production deployments, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to our products, platforms, and engineering practices

Required Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of professional software development experience.
• Minimum 2 years leading technical teams or serving as a technical lead on software projects.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Experience designing and developing enterprise-scale applications and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, system integration, and scalable application design.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
• Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Docker, containerisation, and modern development workflows.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and lead technical delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable.

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Azure or AWS cloud platforms
• Kubernetes and container orchestration
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Infrastructure as Code
• Application monitoring and observability

AI & Intelligent Applications

• Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI applications
• Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• AI agents and agentic workflows
• LLM orchestration frameworks
• Enterprise AI platforms and model integration
• AI solution architecture

Vector databases and semantic search technologies

Workplace type

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.