Backend & AI/ML Engineer

NTT DATA Americas; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 136,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending or health savings

Life and AD&D insurance

Short and long term disability

Paid time off

401k with company match

Job summary

NTT DATA Americas is seeking a Backend & AI/ML Engineer in Alpharetta, GA to design and deliver scalable AI/ML solutions using Python, Databricks, and Google Cloud. You will build cloud-native apps, secure APIs, integrate LLMs like Gemini, lead architecture reviews, and mentor teams while advancing DevOps with JFrog Artifactory and containerized microservices.

Collaborate across Product, Data Science, Infrastructure and Engineering to deploy practical AI that drives business value and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years building cloud-native applications.
• 5+ years experience in Python developing production AI/ML applications.
• 5+ years experience in Google Cloud Platform, including Cloud Run, AlloyDB, and API Gateway.
• 5+ years experience with Databricks for data engineering and machine learning workloads.
• 5+ years experience developing applications using LLMs, including Gemini or similar AI platforms.
• 5+ years experience with JFrog Artifactory, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices.
• 5+ years expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable AI/ML solutions using Python and Databricks.
• Develop cloud-native AI apps on Google Cloud (Cloud Run, AlloyDB, API Gateway).
• Build secure, scalable backend APIs for AI-driven capabilities.
• Integrate LLMs, including Gemini API, into enterprise apps.
• Implement DevOps practices, CI/CD and artifact management with JFrog Artifactory.
• Lead architecture discussions and design reviews; mentor teams.
• Build and maintain microservices with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with Product, Data Science, Infrastructure and Eng teams to deliver AI solutions.

Skills

Python

Cloud-native

LLMs

Docker

Kubernetes

Databricks

GCP

CI/CD

Microservices

Mentoring

Tools

JFrog Artifactory

API Gateway

Cloud Run

AlloyDB

Databricks

Gemini API

Job description

Backend & AI/ML Engineer

Location: Alpharetta, Georgia, Georgia (US-GA), United States (US).

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable AI/ML solutions using Python and Databricks, ensuring high performance and operational efficiency.
• Develop cloud-native AI applications on Google Cloud using Cloud Run, AlloyDB, and API Gateway.
• Build secure and scalable backend APIs supporting AI-driven business capabilities.
• Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs), including Google's Gemini API, into enterprise applications.
• Implement DevOps best practices, including CI/CD automation and artifact management using JFrog Artifactory.
• Lead technical architecture discussions and design reviews while mentoring engineering teams.
• Build and maintain microservices-based applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with Product, Data Science, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to deliver AI-powered solutions.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience,
• 2+ years experience building cloud-native applications.
• 5+ years experience in Python developing production AI/ML applications.53
• 5+ years experience in Google Cloud Platform, including Cloud Run, AlloyDB, and API Gateway.
• 5+ years experience with Databricks for data engineering and machine learning workloads.
• 5+ years experience developing applications using LLMs, including Gemini or similar AI platforms.
• 5+ years experience with JFrog Artifactory, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices.
• 5+ years expertise in Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $136.275.00 to $181,700.00 Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.

This position is eligible for company benefits including

• medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution
• flexible spending or health savings account
• life and AD&D insurance
• short and long term disability coverage
• paid time off
• employee assistance
• participation in a 401k program with company match
• additional voluntary or legally required benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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