Sr Backend Developer (Hybrid Guadalajara)

Req ID: 385100

We are currently seeking a Sr Backend Developer (Hybrid Guadalajara) to join our team in Guadalajara, Jalisco (MX-JAL), Mexico (MX).

Senior Backend Engineer

Work Mode: Remote with full CDT business hours overlap

About the Role

We're building a new service with data pipeline infrastructure and REST APIs. You'll join our team to design and implement production-grade data ingestion, transformation, and delivery pipelines, plus enhance and maintain REST APIs using Node.js, Java, and AWS services.

By month 4–5, we expect working, tested pipelines and API enhancements handling real data at scale. You'll work embedded with the team, shipping code fast while maintaining quality.

What You'll Do

Core Responsibilities:

Design and implement data pipeline services (ingestion, transformation, delivery)

Enhance and maintain REST APIs for service integration and external consumption

Write clean, testable backend code in Node.js and Java

Build event-driven architectures using AWS (Lambda, Kinesis, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, S3)

Set up CI/CD pipeline automation in GitLab

Own end-to-end testing strategy (unit, integration, contract, API tests)

Collaborate tightly with software engineers, platform engineering and product team on design decisions

Deliver working code on a predictable cadence (sprints/iterations)

Execution Focus:

Ship features weekly/bi-weekly

Maintain production-grade code quality from day one

Resolve production issues and optimize system performance

Write minimal, effective documentation for handoff/runbooks

Collaboration:

Participate in daily standups, sprint planning, and code reviews

Provide thoughtful PR feedback and accept feedback on your code

Work synchronously with team during full CDT overlap hours

Communicate blockers and dependencies early

Required Qualifications

5+ years backend software engineering (shipping production code)

Proficiency: Node.js and Java (17+)

AWS hands-on experience: Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Kinesis, SQS/SNS, S3

Infrastructure-as-Code: Hands-on experience with Terraform; comfortable managing infrastructure in code

Data fundamentals: SQL (PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL (DynamoDB), event streaming concepts

Testing discipline: Unit tests, integration tests, CI/CD pipelines, GitLab

System thinking: Understand tradeoffs (throughput vs. latency, consistency, cost); design for scale

Code quality: Write clean, maintainable, documented code without hand-holding

Agile mindset: Thrive in sprints; comfortable with iteration and scope prioritization

Communication: Clear, concise technical updates; able to unblock teammates

Independent: Take ownership; minimal supervision; ask for help when needed

Problem solver: Debug production issues; suggest improvements

Nice to have (not required):

Event-driven architecture experience

Observability/logging best practices

What Success Looks Like in 4–5 Months

Multiple data pipelines (ingestion, transformation) live in production

REST API enhancements deployed and documented

Reliable, tested, and monitorable systems

Team can maintain/extend pipelines and APIs post-contract without you

Clear API documentation and integration patterns established

Predictable delivery cadence (no major surprises)

How We Work

Timezone

You work standard CDT hours, overlapping fully with US team.

Pace

Sprint-based (2-week cycles), daily standups, bi-weekly planning/retros.

Handoff

During final 2–4 weeks, you'll document runbooks, transfer knowledge to Operations team, and ensure they can own the systems you built.

Tools

GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Slack, AWS, Terraform, IntelliJ Idea, VS Code

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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 RD.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.