Lead Backend Engineer (FTE / Onsite)
Apply now »Date: Aug 5, 2026
Location: Charlotte, NC, US
Company: NTT DATA Services
Req ID: 382427
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, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Lead Backend Engineer (FTE / Onsite) to join our team in Charlotte, North Carolina (US-NC), United States (US).
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interpret written business requirements, functional requirements and technical specification documents to design and develop technical solutions that meet business needs
- Perform system design and specification development, program logic and flow-charting that meets the stated project objectives
- Identify and communicate technical risks, issues, and changes
- Perform coding to written technical specifications
- Contribute to design review meetings with other members of Application Development
- Perform complex defect verification, debugging, testing and support
- Investigate, analyze and document reported defects
- Create and maintain technical documentation using defined technical documentation templates that meet SDLC standards
- Create the software’s architecture and/or employ rapid application development tools
- Drives analysis of problems to understand root cause and provide and implement recommended solutions
Required Skills:
- Solid understanding of object-oriented design principles
- 6+ years’ experience in HTML, JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, CSS other JavaScript libraries
- 6+ years’ experience in Distributed source control systems such as Git
- 3+ year experience Gradle or similar build automation tools
- 6+ years’ experience in jUnit and mocking frameworks like mockito
- 3+ years’ experience in Docker, Openshift, Kubernetes, and/or other software containerization
- 3+ years’ experience in Agile SCRUM delivery with preference to SAFe methodologies
- Hands-on experience with Microservices
- 3+ years’ Experience with DevOps tools: Gradle, Jenkins, SonarQube, Junit, Splunk, Openshift Cloud Platform
- 3+ Years Working experience with BDD using Cucumber and gherkin
- Knowledge of Public cloud services
- Hands-on experience with 'No SQL' like Mongo etc
- Travel: N/A
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for U.S.-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is $96,800.00 to $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.
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