Data Engineer

We are seeking a senior data and cloud engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for executing development tasks within an Agile framework, leading cloud migration efforts, providing production support on a rotational basis, and implementing new business feature requests., Agile & Sprint Management

• Sprint Execution: Operate within a bi-weekly sprint cycle to deliver tasks assigned by the team lead based on business priorities.
• Task Management: Manage individual deliverables tracked through standard project management workflows (covering cloud migration, maintenance, DevOps pipeline enhancements, and new feature intakes).
• Collaboration: Actively participate in daily stand-ups, code reviews, and technical demonstrations.
• Solution Architecture: Participate in brainstorming and solutioning sessions to contribute to cloud migration frameworks.

Cloud Migration & Modernization

• Workload Analysis: Analyze legacy batch processes (inbound/outbound feeds, reporting) to map out execution frequencies and scheduling dependencies.
• Impact Assessment: Evaluate code modifications required to transition legacy on-premises applications to a cloud environment.
• Development & Testing: Plan and execute code changes, perform rigorous unit testing, and leverage CI/CD pipelines to deploy to lower environments (UAT/Performance) for functional validation.
• Data Transfer Validation: Ensure secure file transfer protocols (SFTP) are configured and working flawlessly across all environments.
• Deployment: Plan, schedule, and deploy code scripts, database logic, and job scheduling configurations to Production.
• Post-Go-Live Support: Monitor newly migrated cloud jobs for multiple cycles to ensure stability and error-free execution.

Production Support & Maintenance

• Rotational Support: Provide dedicated production support coverage during designated business hours on a rotational team schedule.
• Incident Management: Respond to and resolve system incidents logged in the enterprise IT service management (ITSM) tool.
• Triage & Escalation: Analyze production issues to identify root causes; efficiently route data or application issues to appropriate cross-functional teams when necessary.
• System Upkeep: Troubleshoot batch job failures, resolve CI/CD pipeline deployment errors, and address ad-hoc data maintenance requests and user queries.

Feature Enhancements (Work Intake)

• Feature Delivery: Implement new core features and enhancements for data batch processing systems.
• Data Engineering: Modify existing data feed formats, adjust schema structures (adding/removing columns), update core business logic, or build net-new data extraction pipelines.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner closely with business stakeholders and requestors to align technical deliverables with business requirements.

Agile Programming Methodologies, Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Production Support, Team Lead/Manager, DevOps, Project/Program Management, Delivery Management, Project Tracking, Code Reviews, * Degree: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional work experience.

• Database & Scripting: 10+ years of deep experience in enterprise relational database programming (Advanced SQL, PL/SQL) and scripting languages (e.g., Shell scripting).
• Cloud Infrastructure: 3+ years of experience building and deploying solutions on public cloud platforms (e.g., AWS).
• Data Architecture: Proven experience working within ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) paradigms and Data Warehousing environments.
• MDM exposure: Familiarity or hands-on experience with Master Data Management (MDM) concepts and tools
• Modern Programming: Practical experience with modern programming languages for data automation (e.g., Python).
• DevOps & Automation: Hands-on experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and automation servers (e.g., Jenkins).
• Support Experience: Demonstrated background supporting critical, high-availability production environments.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience or domain knowledge within the Financial Services industry.
• Prior experience acting in a Project Lead or technical leadership capacity.

Candidates must be within reasonable commuting distance of or able to relocate to Nashville, TN or Plano, TX.

For candidates in Nashville, TN, and Plano, TX the starting pay range is $104,240-$156,360. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation.

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.