Senior Java Backend Developer (FTE / Hybrid)

NTT America, Inc.; Town of Charlotte (NY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Life and AD&D insurance

Short/long-term disability

Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a Senior Java Backend Developer (FTE / Hybrid) to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. The role focuses on building scalable Java backend systems with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices, while guiding modernization efforts and ensuring production stability.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in Java backend development, strong Spring Boot expertise, and hands-on experience with API integration, CI/CD, and Agile practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Java/backend development experience.
• 5+ years with Spring Boot.
• 5+ years developing REST APIs.
• 4+ years designing and developing microservices.
• 5+ years with SQL and relational databases.
• 3+ years in application modernization and legacy transformation.
• 3+ years providing production support for enterprise apps.
• 3+ years with API integration, design patterns, error handling, security.
• 2+ years with Git and CI/CD practices.
• 2+ years working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• 3+ years troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• 3+ years collaborating with architects, QA, DevOps, etc.
• 2+ years participating in code reviews and deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs and microservices for enterprise applications.
• Build reusable, secure backend services.
• Develop SQL queries, stored procedures, and database integrations.
• Participate in modernization, including legacy migration and transformation.
• Analyze and improve architecture, performance, and maintainability.
• Provide production support for critical applications.
• Monitor health, investigate incidents, drive root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, QA, DevOps, and frontend teams.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, CI/CD, and Agile activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and support procedures.
• Support deployment, release activities, and post-production validation.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL

Application modernization

Production support

API integration

Git

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Code reviews

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Req ID: 390737

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 Java Backend Developer (FTE / Hybrid) to join our team in Charlotte , North Carolina , United States .

Day-to-Day Job Duties

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and integrate REST APIs and microservices for enterprise applications.
• Build reusable, secure, and high-performance backend services.
• Develop SQL queries, stored procedures, and database integrations.
• Participate in application modernization, including legacy application migration and transformation.
• Analyze existing applications and recommend improvements to architecture, performance, and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot application issues and provide production support for critical business applications.
• Monitor application health, investigate production incidents, and drive root-cause analysis and resolution.
• Collaborate with architects, business analysts, QA, DevOps, and frontend teams.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, CI/CD, and Agile development activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and support procedures.
• Support deployment, release activities, and post-production validation.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Java/backend software development.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Spring Boot.
• 5+ years of experience developing REST APIs.
• 4+ years of experience designing and developing microservices.
• 5+ years of experience with SQL and relational databases.
• 3+ years of experience in application modernization and legacy system transformation.
• 3+ years of experience providing production support for enterprise applications.
• 3+ years of experience with API integration, design patterns, error handling, and security.
• 2+ years of experience with Git and CI/CD practices.
• 2+ years of experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting, debugging, and performing root-cause analysis for application issues.
• 3+ years of experience collaborating with architects, business analysts, QA, DevOps, and other cross-functional teams.
• 2+ years of experience participating in code reviews, unit testing, deployments, and release activities.

Travel

• NA

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP and cloud-native application development.
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes and containerized microservices.
• Kafka or other event-driven/messaging technologies.
• Experience with NoSQL databases.
• Experience with observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, or AppDynamics.
• Experience with legacy-to-microservices transformation.
• Financial services, insurance, or other enterprise-domain experience.

#LI-NorthAmerica

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $96,800.00 - $145,200.00. 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, and 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. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.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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