Senior Software Applications Development Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 15, 2026. NTT DATA scores B on the Alion truth index.
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The Senior Software Applications Development Engineer is an advanced subject matter expert, responsible for developing new applications and improve upon existing applications based on the needs of the internal organization and / or external clients.
Key responsibilities:
- Develops applications that effectively accomplish client objectives and user needs
- Designs and writes code for applications and maintain applications databases
- Analyzes and edits existing software applications to improve and optimize functionality, fix problems, and enable their use on new hardware platforms
- Remodels and adapts applications as needed to optimize performance
- Identifies specific client needs and preferences related to the application
- Tests applications extensively to ensure they are error and bug-free
- Installs applications and acts as technical advisor
- Communicates with relevant internal technical stakeholders to obtain information on project limitations, performance requirements, and interfaces
- Consults with clients in the design phase to determine client needs
- Produces software documentation following company software process and templates
- Participates in software product review meetings and team meetings
- Performs any other related task
To thrive in this role, you need to have:
- Advanced understanding of computer science, with specific knowledge of computer programming, application design, and user-focused features.
- Good team player who maintains the integrity of the team.
- Excellent attention to detail capabilities.
- Ability to understand and analyze complex systems.
- Advanced proficiency in writing software using the Java Programming Language and a standard object library.
- Advanced knowledge of software development process
- Advanced proficiency with agile development such as Scrum
- Advanced knowledge of software integrated development environments
- Advanced knowledge in various programming languages such as (but not limited to) Java, Perl, Python, C++.
- Demonstrated analytical, organizational, and project management skills, using relevant information to make timely and critical decisions that affect cross-functional teams.
- Ability to handle client and customer issues tactfully and professionally.
Academic qualifications and certifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or software engineering or related field.
- Certification in various programming languages, for example (but not limited to) Java, Perl, Python, C++ preferred.
- Scrum / Project Management certification preferred.
Required experience:
- Advanced Software Applications Engineering, Software Development experience, or related work experience.
- Advanced experience with Programming Languages such as (but not limited to) C, C++, Java, Python.
- Advanced experienced with Linux or Unix and Windows operating systems.
- Advanced experience working with SQL.
- Advanced project management experience and/or experience working in an Agile environment.
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 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 part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.
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