Junior Developer

Summary

NTT DATA is a business and technology services leader providing AI, cloud, security, data, and application services. The company is seeking a Junior Developer to support the development and maintenance of applications, databases, APIs, integration workflows, and lightweight front-end features. The role involves API integration, database development, Python scripting, Linux-based development, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and production deployment support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, testing, and maintaining application features across back-end and limited front-end components
• Help build, integrate, and maintain RESTful APIs and other service integrations using standard API design principles and OpenAPI specifications
• Support database development tasks including writing queries, managing schemas, assisting with migrations, and integrating data from relational or NoSQL systems
• Use Python to develop scripts, services, integrations, and automation components
• Participate in Linux-based development, troubleshooting, and environment configuration
• Assist in mapping backend data structures to front-end components using JavaScript, React, or other basic front-end technologies
• Help maintain clear, accurate technical documentation
• Work with version control systems such as Git/GitHub for branching, pull requests, code reviews, and collaboration
• Contribute to code reviews, basic automated tests, and quality assurance processes
• Assist in troubleshooting application issues, debugging code, and supporting production deployments
• Stay current with emerging development, integration, and documentation best practices

Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience with Python
• Minimum 2 years of experience in software development using Python, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, or other modern programming languages and frameworks commonly used in application, integration, or backend development
• Minimum 1 year of experience building or integrating RESTful APIs using API design principles or OpenAPI
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Git/GitHub for source control, branching, and pull requests
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with relational or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Linux command-line environments
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, React, HTML, or CSS (basic understanding only)
• Exposure to AWS or similar cloud services (e.g., S3, CloudWatch, Lambda, IAM)
• Familiarity with modern integration patterns or microservices concepts (general understanding)
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar
• Experience with application documentation, workflow diagrams, or data mapping artifacts
• Basic experience with Docker or container registries
• Awareness of static analysis, automated code scanning, or secure coding tools
• Interest in improving development processes, integrations, or tooling
• Proficiency with common office productivity applications

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Minimum 3 years of experience with Python
• Minimum 2 years of experience in software development using Python, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, or other modern programming languages and frameworks commonly used in application, integration, or backend development
• Minimum 1 year of experience building or integrating RESTful APIs using API design principles or OpenAPI
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Git/GitHub for source control, branching, and pull requests
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with relational or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB
• Minimum 1 year of experience with Linux command-line environments
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust Clearance

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, React, HTML, or CSS (basic understanding only)
• Exposure to AWS or similar cloud services (e.g., S3, CloudWatch, Lambda, IAM)
• Familiarity with modern integration patterns or microservices concepts (general understanding)
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar
• Experience with application documentation, workflow diagrams, or data mapping artifacts
• Basic experience with Docker or container registries
• Awareness of static analysis, automated code scanning, or secure coding tools
• Interest in improving development processes, integrations, or tooling
• Proficiency with common office productivity applications

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• Incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance
• Medical insurance with an employer contribution
• Dental insurance with an employer contribution
• 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
• Additional voluntary or legally-required benefits