Sr Backend Software Engineer (PHP / APIs / WordPress)

At NTT DATA, we know that with the right people on board, anything is possible. The quality, integrity, and commitment of our employees have been key factors in our company's growth and market presence. By hiring the best people and helping them grow both professionally and personally, we ensure a bright future for NTT DATA and for the people who work here.

For more than 25 years, NTT DATA Services have focused on impacting the core of your business operations with industry-leading outsourcing services and automation. With our industry-specific platforms, we deliver continuous value addition, and innovation that will improve your business outcomes. Outsourcing is not just a method of gaining a one-time cost advantage, but an effective strategy for gaining and maintaining competitive advantages when executed as part of an overall sourcing strategy.

NTT DATA's Client is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer (PHP / APIs / WordPress) to enhance, maintain, troubleshoot, and modernize existing web applications, WordPress plugins, custom APIs, and internal tools.
Develop and support backend applications using PHP, SQL, and related technologies.
Design, build, and maintain dashboards, reporting tools, CRUD applications, and administrative interfaces.
Manage database operations, optimize queries, and maintain data integrity and performance.
Develop and maintain REST API integrations with internal and third-party applications.
Integrate applications from external vendors while ensuring secure handling of Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA and privacy regulations.
Support system updates, testing, deployments, and remediation activities required to meet compliance and regulatory standards.
Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis for application defects and performance concerns.
Collaborate with front-end designers and offshore development teams to deliver application enhancements.
Oversee offshore development activities and provide project status updates to stakeholders.
Manage user provisioning, credential administration, and system access requests.
Maintain project documentation and track work items using Jira.
Participate in cross-functional meetings and present technical updates as needed.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum 5–8 years of experience in web application development, backend systems development, or software engineering.
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience developing web applications using PHP, SQL, and related backend technologies.
Minimum 5 years of experience working with JavaScript.
Minimum 5 years of experience working with Python or a similar scripting language.
Minimum 5 years of experience working with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
Minimum 5 years of experience supporting WordPress environments, including custom plugins and integrations.
Minimum 5 years of experience designing and consuming REST APIs and integrating applications with internal and third-party systems.
Minimum 5 years of experience designing dashboards, reporting tools, CRUD applications, and administrative interfaces.
Minimum 5 years of experience with relational databases, SQL query optimization, database design, and performance tuning.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
Minimum 2–3 years of experience working with offshore development teams and coordinating deliverables with external vendors.
Experience working in healthcare, insurance, or other regulated environments is preferred.
Travel
No travel required.
Must be available during standard U.S. business hours to support a U.S.-based client and collaborate with offshore teams.
May be required to participate in client meetings and cross-functional video conferences.
Degree
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Nice to Have (Preferred Skills)
Apache and/or Nginx administration.
Bash/Shell scripting.
Regular Expressions (Regex).
Laravel or other MVC frameworks.
Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Lambda, or similar cloud technologies.
Git source control.
Jira project management experience.
Experience supporting healthcare applications.
Knowledge of HIPAA compliance requirements.


About NTT DATA Services:

NTT DATA Services is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA Services is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is ($x - x/hourly ). This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on several factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications.

This position is eligible for company benefits that will depend on the nature of the role offered. Company benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 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.