Senior Data Engineer - Terraform/Java slant

NTT DATA, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable data pipelines and platforms using Java, Python, and cloud-native tools. You will deploy containerized workloads with Kubernetes, manage IaC with OpenTofu and Terraform, and lead CI/CD efforts across Jenkins and GitHub Actions.

You will work onsite from Nashville, TN or Plano, TX, collaborating across engineering, security, and business teams to deliver secure, production-grade data solutions at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years building production Java applications and data pipelines.
• Hands-on OpenTofu and Terraform experience anticipated; Kubernetes expertise required.
• Proficient in Python for data engineering; strong containerization skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and support scalable data engineering apps and pipelines.
• Build data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and delivery.
• Develop production-grade data solutions using Java and Python.
• Manage containerized workloads with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Lead CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitHub Actions; automate deployments.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code with OpenTofu and Terraform.
• Develop AWS-based data solutions with security best practices.
• Monitor data flows and platform reliability using observability tools.

Skills

Java

Python

Kubernetes

Terraform/OpenTofu

AWS

CI/CD

Docker

Data Engineering

SQL/BigQuery

GitHub Actions

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

OpenTofu

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Jenkins/GitHub Actions

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Req ID: 391120

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,

We are currently seeking a Senior Data Engineer - Terraform/Java slant to join our team in Nashville, TN or Plano, TX in the United States (US).

Senior Data Engineer

Position Summary

The Senior Data Engineer designs, develops, deploys, and supports secure, scalable data engineering applications, data pipeline products for ingestion and transformation, and shared platform capabilities within an enterprise data and analytics environment. This role combines strong Java and Python engineering expertise with Kubernetes, cloud, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, data integration, and operational monitoring.

The successful candidate will build reliable, production-grade data products and engineering capabilities that enable data solutions at scale. This individual will work effectively across engineering, platform, security, architecture, and business teams, and clearly communicate technical solutions, tradeoffs, and risks to varied stakeholders.

Work Location

This role is open to candidates willing to work onsite from NTT DATA’s Nashville, Tennessee, or Plano, Texas office.

Day-to-Day Job Duties

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable data engineering applications, services, and shared platform capabilities.
• Build and support data pipeline products for ingestion, integration, transformation, and delivery.
• Develop production-quality solutions using Java and Python.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized workloads using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Build, maintain, and support CI/CD pipelines, with Jenkins as a primary day-to-day platform; leverage GitHub Actions or comparable CI/CD tools where appropriate.
• Develop and support infrastructure-as-code solutions using OpenTofu and Terraform.
• Build and operate cloud-based data solutions on AWS, applying appropriate AWS security practices.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot data flows using Apache NiFi or comparable data-flow platforms.
• Monitor application and platform availability, performance, and reliability using Prometheus or comparable observability platforms.
• Diagnose complex technical issues, perform root-cause analysis, and independently drive issues through resolution.
• Collaborate with engineering, platform, security, architecture, and business stakeholders to define and deliver technical solutions.
• Explain technical concepts, architecture decisions, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation, including solution designs, operational procedures, and deployment guidance.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on experience with OpenTofu and 4+ years of experience with Terraform or comparable infrastructure-as-code tools and practices.
• 4+ years of experience with Kubernetes.
• 4+ years of experience developing and supporting production Java applications. Experience with Java 11 or later is preferred; strong Java 8 candidates with demonstrated modern Java and enterprise application-development experience will be considered.
• 4+ years of experience using Git-based source-control platforms, such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or similar.
• 4+ years of experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps Pipelines, or similar platforms; hands-on Jenkins experience is strongly preferred, as Jenkins is a primary CI/CD platform used by the team.

Required Skills

• Experience developing production-quality solutions using Python, particularly in data engineering or analytics environments.
• Experience with Docker and containerized application delivery.
• Experience designing, deploying, or supporting cloud-based solutions on AWS.
• Knowledge of AWS security practices, including secure access, identity, and deployment principles.
• Experience with data ingestion, integration, transformation, and pipeline development.
• Experience with Apache NiFi and Prometheus, or comparable data-flow and observability platforms, with the ability to quickly become productive in the team’s toolset.
• Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and issue-resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and take ownership of deliverables.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation, solution designs, operational procedures, and deployment guidance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.

Travel

Travel requirements, if any, will be determined based on business and project needs.

Nice to Have

• Experience with enterprise-scale data pipelines, cloud database platforms, database administration, streaming, replication, resiliency, or performance engineering.
• Experience with SQL, PL/SQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Cassandra, Microsoft SQL Server, CockroachDB, Kafka, or Flink.
• Experience with Splunk, JMeter, Udeploy, or related platform, CI/CD, and observability tools.
• Experience with data modeling, solution design, data warehousing, data governance, metadata management, data lineage, data quality, data privacy, or data protection.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience working across technical and business teams in a large enterprise environment.

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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.

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