Senior Backend - Python

NTT Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider is seeking a Senior Backend Developer skilled in Python to join their team in Singapore. The role involves building and maintaining backend services and APIs within a cloud-native platform, ensuring high-quality code delivery. Ideal candidates should have strong Python skills, significant backend development experience, and familiarity with REST API development. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and responsive client solutions in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Access to innovation centers

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of backend development experience with a strong focus on Python or equivalent frameworks.
• Solid understanding of REST API development.
• Experience in deploying or running services on GCP or equivalent platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services and APIs according to architectural patterns.
• Implement business logic and data access layers with integrations.
• Contribute to unit and integration testing for backend services.

Skills

Core backend engineering

Backend development experience

Python or equivalent frameworks

REST API development

Microservices-based architectures

SQL skills

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Docker

GCP

Git

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, IN

Req ID: 356077

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Senior Backend - Python to join our team in Bengaluru, Karnataka (IN-KA), India (IN).

The Backend Developer is a delivery-focused specialist responsible for building, extending, and maintaining backend services, APIs, and data integrations within an established cloud-native platform. They work under the technical direction of onshore senior engineers and principals, contributing high-quality backend code at scale.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services and APIs in line with existing architectural patterns and standards.
• Implement business logic, data access layers, and integrations with internal and external systems.
• Develop and enhance RESTful APIs, following defined contracts and API standards.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code, adhering to agreed engineering best practices.
• Contribute unit and integration tests to ensure functional correctness and regression safety.
• Support feature delivery by implementing backend components from pre-defined designs and tickets.
• Participate in code reviews, addressing feedback and continuously improving code quality.
• Troubleshoot backend issues using logs and diagnostics, escalating complex design concerns to onshore leads.
• Work within an Agile/Scrum team, contributing to sprint delivery and estimations for assigned work.
• Follow established security, performance, and reliability guidelines when implementing backend changes.

Skills

• Core backend engineering
• 3–6+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong experience with Python or equivalent backend frameworks.
• Solid understanding of REST API development, request/response models, and error handling.
• Experience working in microservices-based architectures.

Cloud & infrastructure awareness

• Hands-on experience deploying or running services on GCP or another hyperscaler.
• Familiarity with managed databases (e.g. Cloud SQL, PostgreSQL).
• Understanding of containerised workloads (Docker) and serverless/container platforms (e.g. Cloud Run or Kubernetes).

Data & integration

• Strong SQL skills, including schema usage, query optimisation, and data consistency.
• Experience integrating with external systems via APIs or messaging.
• Awareness of data validation, idempotency, and failure handling patterns.

Quality & delivery

• Experience writing unit and integration tests for backend services.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git-based workflows).
• Comfortable working from clear requirements, tickets, and technical guidance provided by onshore leads.

Ways of working

• Experience working as part of a distributed or offshore delivery team.
• Able to communicate progress, blockers, and risks clearly to onshore counterparts.
• Willingness to follow established standards rather than redefine architecture.

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. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.

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