Associate Engineer - AI services
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026. NTT DATA scores A on the Alion truth index.
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The Associate Software Development Engineer is an entry level subject matter expert, tasked with assisting with designing, developing, and testing software systems, modules, or applications for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools.
This role is accountable for assisting with for detailed design for certain modules/sub-systems, doing prototype for multi-vendor infrastructure, and showcasing it internally or externally to clients.
This role designs and develops functionality in a micro-services environment working with APIs, telemetry data, and running ML/AI algorithms on it, working with both structured and unstructured data.
Key responsibilities:
- Receives detailed instructions to design and develop solutions and functionality that drives the growth of business.
- Assists with writing and testing code.
- Assists with the execution of automated testing.
- Takes directions from various stakeholders to participate in software deployment.
- Assists with delivering software components while working in collaboration with the product team.
- Supports the integration and building of solutions through automation and coding, using 3rd party software.
- Receives detailed instructions to craft, build, and debug large scale distributed systems.
- Assists with writing, updating and maintaining the technical program, end-user documentation, and operational procedures.
- Assists with refactoring code.
- Assists with the reviewing of code written by other developers.
- Performs any other related task as required.
To thrive in this role, you need to have:
- Basic understanding of cloud architecture and services in multiple public clouds like AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Office 365.
- Developing subject matter expert in programming languages such as C/C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Node.js, libraries and frameworks.
- Some expertise of data structures, algorithms, and software design with strong analytical and debugging skills.
- Knowledge of micro services-based software architecture and experience with API product development.
- Some expertise in SQL and no-SQL data stores including Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Cassandra.
- Basic understanding of container run time (Kubernetes, Docker, LXC/LXD).
- Some proficiency with agile, lean practices and believes in test-driven development.
- Possess a can-do attitude and one that takes initiative.
- Ability to work well in a diverse team with different backgrounds and experience levels.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Some proficiency with CI/CD concepts and tools.
- Some proficiency with cloud-based infrastructure and deployments.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Academic qualifications and certifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
- Microsoft Certified Azure Fundamentals preferred.
- Relevant agile certifications preferred.
Required experience:
- Entry level experience working with geo-distributed teams through innovation, bootstrapping, pilot, and production phases with multiple stakeholders to the highest levels of quality and performance
- Entry level experience with tools across full software delivery lifecycle, for example. IDE, source control, CI, test, mocking, work tracking, defect management.
- Entry level experience in Agile and Lean methodologies, Continuous Delivery / DevOps, Analytics / data-driven processes.
- Familiarity with working with large data sets and ability to apply proper ML/AI algorithms.
- Entry level experience in developing micro-services and RESTful APIs.
- Entry level experience in software development.
Workplace type:
Hybrid WorkingAbout 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 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.
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