Solution Architect (Java, Cloud & AI) - FTE / Hybrid

NTT DATA, Inc.; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA Services in Dallas, TX seeks a Solution Architect (Java, Cloud & AI) for a full-time hybrid role. You will design end-to-end enterprise architectures, lead cloud modernization across AWS/Azure/GCP, and define blueprints and integration patterns.

The role requires deep expertise in Java, microservices, AI platforms, security standards, and cross-functional leadership to deliver scalable, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software engineering or solution architecture, incl. 5+ years designing enterprise-scale solutions.
• 8+ years with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, distributed systems.
• 4+ years delivering solutions on AWS/Azure/GCP using cloud-native services.
• 3+ years with Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, CI/CD, IaC, and DevOps.
• 2+ years designing or integrating AI solutions with LLMs, generative AI, or vector databases.
• Strong experience with Kafka, API gateways, databases, caching, and event-driven architecture.
• Knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, IAM, encryption, RBAC

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end architecture for scalable, secure enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, APIs, and event-driven patterns.
• Lead cloud-native modernization and migration across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including containerization and platform transformation.
• Define solution blueprints, integration patterns, data flows, non-functional requirements, and architecture standards.
• Architect and integrate AI-enabled capabilities such as generative AI, intelligent agents, RAG, embeddings, and vector databases.
• Evaluate cloud services, AI models, and frameworks, ensuring scalability, latency, security, cost, and business fit.
• Collaborate with product owners, stakeholders, architects, developers, data teams, DevOps, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams.
• Provide technical leadership through design reviews, POCs, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and mentoring.
• Ensure security, privacy, responsible AI, observability, high availability, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance.
• Define CI/CD, IaC, deployment, monitoring, logging, and production support for cloud-based Java and AI apps.
• Support estimations, proposals, architecture presentations, vendor evaluations, risk ID, and delivery planning.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

AI / LLMs

Security / OAuth

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

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Date: Aug 5, 2026

Company: NTT DATA Services

We are currently seeking a Solution Architect (Java, Cloud & AI) - FTE / Hybrid to join our team in Dallas, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).

Day to Day Job Duties:

• Design end-to-end architecture for scalable, secure, resilient enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, APIs, and event-driven patterns.
• Lead cloud-native application modernization and migration initiatives across AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, including containerization and platform transformation.
• Define solution blueprints, integration patterns, data flows, non-functional requirements, and architecture standards aligned with enterprise technology and security guidelines.
• Architect and integrate AI-enabled capabilities such as generative AI, intelligent agents, retrieval-augmented generation, prompt workflows, and enterprise knowledge assistants.
• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services, AI models, frameworks, vector databases, and integrate technologies based on scalability, latency, security, cost, and business requirements.
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, enterprise architects, developers, data teams, DevOps, infrastructure, and cybersecurity teams throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams through design reviews, code reviews, proof-of-concept development, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and mentoring.
• Ensure solutions incorporate security, privacy, responsible AI, observability, high availability, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Define CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, deployment, monitoring, logging, and production support approaches for cloud-based Java and AI applications.
• Support technical estimations, proposal development, architecture presentations, vendor evaluations, risk identification, and delivery planning.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 12+ years of experience in software engineering, application architecture, or solution architecture, including at least 5+ years designing enterprise-scale solutions.
• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, distributed systems, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience designing and delivering solutions on AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud using cloud-native services.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience with Docker, Kubernetes or OpenShift, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and DevOps practices.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience designing or integrating AI solutions using large language models, generative AI, AI agents, RAG, embeddings, prompt engineering, or vector databases.
• Strong experience with Kafka or other messaging platforms, API gateways, relational and NoSQL databases, caching, and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with AI platforms or frameworks such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, Amazon Bedrock, LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, or equivalent technologies.
• Strong knowledge of application security and identity standards including OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, JWT, IAM, encryption, and role-based access controls.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex architecture concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders and lead cross-functional engineering teams.

Travel: This position requires hybrid Model

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

Nice to Have: (But not a must)

• Experience with Python and AI application development using FastAPI, Flask, or similar frameworks.
• Experience building enterprise AI assistants, autonomous or semi-autonomous agents, and knowledge-based applications.
• Familiarity with model evaluation, hallucination and bias testing, AI governance, model monitoring, and MLOps practices.
• Experience with Snowflake, Databricks, data lakes, streaming platforms, or modern enterprise data architectures.
• Experience in financial services, retirement services, wealth management, insurance, or another highly regulated industry.
• Cloud architecture, Java, Kubernetes, or AI-related professional certifications.
• Pre-sales, consulting, proposal development, estimation, and client presentation experience.

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NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $102,675.00 to $171,125.00. 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, lifeand 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