Software Applications Development Engineer, Cloud-Native Platforms & AWS

NTT Ltd.

Johannesburg

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

NTT DATA is seeking a highly skilled Software Applications Development Engineer to design, build, modernize, and optimize cloud-native applications and platforms for enterprise customers. This role combines software engineering, cloud architecture, DevOps, AI-driven development, and infrastructure automation to deliver scalable and secure solutions across AWS, Azure and GCP.

The ideal candidate is passionate about cloud technologies and modern application development.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering and application development experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on AWS cloud experience.
  • Experience delivering cloud-native solutions in enterprise environments.
  • Strong experience with AWS ECS, Fargate, Control Tower, Terraform, CloudFormation, CI/CD pipelines, REST APIs, React, and TypeScript.
  • Experience in cloud migration and modernization projects.
  • Experience developing AI-enabled or Generative AI solutions is advantageous.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery teams.
  • Experience with Linux environments and cloud operations.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications.
  • Build scalable backend services and APIs.
  • Develop responsive web applications using React.
  • Design microservices-based architectures on container platforms.
  • Collaborate with solution architects, cloud engineers, and customers.
  • Design, deploy, and manage solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Implement AWS-native services (ECS, Fargate, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, S3).
  • Participate in cloud migration and modernization engagements.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation).
  • Maintain CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
  • Develop AI-powered solutions using Bedrock or similar.
  • Produce high-quality documentation and diagrams.

Skills

TypeScript
Node.js
Python
React
RESTful APIs
CI/CD
GitHub Actions
Cloud-native architecture
Docker
Kubernetes
Terraform
CloudFormation
AWS ECS
AWS Fargate
AWS Lambda
API Gateway
RDS
DynamoDB
S3
CloudWatch
IAM
HTML5
CSS3
LangGraph
AI/Generative AI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform
CloudFormation
Docker
Kubernetes
GitHub Actions

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA

NTT DATA is seeking a highly skilled Software Applications Development Engineer to design, build, modernize, and optimize cloud-native applications and platforms for enterprise customers. This role combines software engineering, cloud architecture, DevOps, AI-driven application development, and infrastructure automation to deliver scalable and secure solutions across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

The ideal candidate is passionate about cloud technologies, modern application development, platform engineering, and leveraging AI services to accelerate business outcomes. While AWS is our primary cloud platform, experience across multiple cloud providers is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities
Cloud-Native Application Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native applications using modern software engineering practices.
  • Build scalable backend services and APIs using TypeScript, Node.js, Python, and other modern programming languages.
  • Develop responsive web applications using React and modern front-end frameworks.
  • Design and implement microservices-based architectures running on container platforms.
  • Collaborate with solution architects, cloud engineers, and customers to define technical requirements and solution designs.
Cloud Engineering & Platform Services
  • Design, deploy, and manage solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
  • Implement AWS-native services including:
    • AWS ECS
    • AWS Fargate
    • AWS Control Tower
    • AWS Lambda
    • Amazon API Gateway
    • Amazon RDS
    • DynamoDB
    • S3
    • CloudWatch
    • IAM
  • Participate in cloud migration and modernization engagements.
  • Optimize cloud architectures for security, scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency.
Infrastructure as Code & Automation
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using:
    • Terraform
    • AWS CloudFormation
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployments.
  • Implement platform engineering best practices and reusable infrastructure patterns.
  • Maintain cloud governance and compliance standards.
DevOps & CI/CD
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using:
    • GitHub
    • AWS Developer Tools
    • Modern DevOps tooling
  • Implement automated testing, deployment, and release management practices.
  • Support continuous integration and continuous delivery across cloud environments.
  • Drive DevSecOps best practices throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
AI & Machine Learning Solutions
  • Design and develop AI-powered applications using:
    • Amazon Bedrock
    • AWS AI/ML Services
    • Lang Graph
  • Integrate Generative AI capabilities into customer solutions.
  • Build intelligent workflows, agents, and business automation solutions.
  • Collaborate with customers to identify AI use cases and implementation opportunities.
Engineering Excellence
  • Perform code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
  • Ensure applications meet quality, security, and performance standards.
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and cross-functional teams.
  • Produce high-quality technical documentation and architectural diagrams.
  • Continuously evaluate emerging cloud and AI technologies.
To Thrive in This Role, You Need
Technical Skills
  • Strong understanding of software engineering principles and cloud-native architecture.
  • Strong proficiency in:
    • TypeScript
    • JavaScript
    • Python
  • Experience with modern front-end development using:
    • React
    • HTML5
    • CSS3
  • Experience building RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures.
  • Solid understanding of containerization technologies and cloud-native development patterns.
  • Experience with:
    • AWS ECS
    • AWS Fargate
    • Docker
    • Kubernetes (advantageous)
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and CloudFormation.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD practices and GitHub Actions.
  • Working knowledge of cloud networking, security, identity management, and observability.
Cloud Skills
  • Strong experience with AWS cloud services.
  • Knowledge of Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Experience delivering cloud modernization and migration initiatives.
  • Understanding of cloud governance frameworks and multi-account strategies.
  • Familiarity with AWS Control Tower and cloud landing zone implementations.
AI & Data Skills
  • Exposure to Generative AI technologies.
  • Experience with Amazon Bedrock or comparable AI platforms.
  • Understanding of prompt engineering, AI orchestration frameworks, and agent-based architectures.
  • Experience with LangGraph or related AI workflow frameworks is advantageous.
Academic Qualifications & Certifications
Required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
Preferred Certifications
AWS
  • AWS Certified Developer Associate
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional
Cloud Platform
  • Microsoft Azure Certifications
  • Google Cloud Professional Certifications
DevOps & Agile
  • Terraform Associate Certification
  • Scrum Certification
  • Agile Practitioner Certification
Required Experience
  • 5+ years of software engineering and application development experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on AWS cloud experience.
  • Experience delivering cloud-native solutions in enterprise environments.
  • Strong experience with:
    • AWS ECS
    • AWS Fargate
    • AWS Control Tower
    • Terraform
    • CloudFormation
    • CI/CD pipelines
    • REST APIs
    • React
    • TypeScript
  • Experience in cloud migration and modernization projects.
  • Experience developing AI-enabled or Generative AI solutions is advantageous.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery teams.
  • Experience with Linux environments and cloud operations.
Workplace type:

Hybrid Working

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

responsable 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 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as

established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each

year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

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