Platform (AWS) Engineer
NTT DATA North America · Dallas, TX
- Hybrid
- Other
- $120,000 / year
- Dallas, TX
Job highlights
- Design, build, and maintain AWS cloud platforms.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.
- Develop CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments.
- Manage cloud networking, security, and identity.
- Collaborate with teams to improve developer experience.
About the role
Platform Engineer AWS
NTT DATA is seeking a skilled Platform Engineer with strong expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to design, build, secure, and operate scalable cloud platforms. The role focuses on enabling engineering and product teams by providing reliable, automated, and secure cloud infrastructure following DevOps and platform engineering best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain AWS-based cloud platforms and shared services.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
- Build CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployments and platform reliability.
- Manage cloud networking, security, identity, and access management.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud resources for performance and cost.
- Collaborate with application, DevOps, and SRE teams to improve developer experience.
- Ensure platform compliance with security, governance, and regulatory standards.
AWS & Cloud Responsibilities
- Design architectures using AWS services such as EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, VPC, IAM, and CloudWatch.
- Implement high availability, disaster recovery, and scalability patterns.
- Optimize cloud cost using AWS cost management and monitoring tools.
- Maintain secure networking including VPC design, security groups, NACLs, and load balancers.
DevOps & Automation
- Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployments.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions.
- Promote DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.
Basic Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in cloud or platform engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and architecture.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Strong Linux administration and scripting skills (Python, Bash).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS).
- Knowledge of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or equivalent).
- Experience with SRE practices and platform reliability engineering.
- Experience supporting large-scale, multi-account AWS environments.
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as SOC2, HIPAA, or ISO 27001.
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments.
- Ownership mindset with a focus on reliability and automation.
Why Join Us
This role provides an opportunity to build and evolve modern AWS platforms, enable engineering teams, and work on highly scalable and secure cloud-native solutions. You will play a critical role in shaping cloud strategy and platform reliability.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize, and transform for long-term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation, and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com.
Key skills/competency
- AWS
- Platform Engineering
- Infrastructure as Code
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- Kubernetes
- Docker
- Terraform
- Python
- Linux Administration
Skills & topics
- Platform Engineer
- AWS
- Cloud Engineering
- Infrastructure as Code
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- Terraform
- Kubernetes
- Linux
- Python
- Automation
- Cloud Computing
- NTT DATA
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of AWS platform engineering experience, IaC (Terraform), CI/CD, and Linux skills.
- Showcase AWS expertise: Quantify your experience with specific AWS services like EC2, EKS, Lambda, and VPC.
- Demonstrate automation: Provide examples of automating infrastructure, deployments, and monitoring using scripting and IaC.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Review AWS architecture, networking, security, and Kubernetes concepts.
- Emphasize collaboration: Be ready to discuss how you've worked with development and SRE teams.
Technical preparation
Master AWS core services: EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, Lambda.,Practice Infrastructure as Code with Terraform.,Build and deploy applications using Docker/Kubernetes.,Scripting in Python or Bash for automation tasks.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex AWS infrastructure you designed.,How do you ensure platform reliability and scalability?,Share an experience improving developer workflows.,How do you handle security compliance in the cloud?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary AWS services used for this Platform Engineer role at NTT DATA?
- This Platform Engineer position heavily utilizes core AWS services such as EC2, ECS/EKS for container orchestration, Lambda for serverless computing, S3 for storage, RDS and DynamoDB for databases, VPC for networking, IAM for access management, and CloudWatch for monitoring.
- What is the expected level of experience for a Platform Engineer (AWS) at NTT DATA?
- NTT DATA requires at least 5 years of experience in cloud or platform engineering for this role, with a strong emphasis on hands-on AWS services and architecture, Infrastructure as Code, and scripting.
- Does NTT DATA offer remote work for their Platform Engineer roles?
- Yes, this specific Platform Engineer role with NTT DATA's client is listed as REMOTE, offering flexibility for candidates outside of the Dallas, Texas area.
- What Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools are most relevant for this NTT DATA position?
- The Platform Engineer role at NTT DATA emphasizes experience with IaC tools, specifically mentioning Terraform and CloudFormation as key technologies for automating infrastructure provisioning and management.
- How does NTT DATA approach CI/CD for its cloud platforms?
- NTT DATA focuses on building robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure automated deployments and enhance platform reliability. Tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, and AWS CodePipeline are mentioned as relevant.
- What soft skills are important for a Platform Engineer at NTT DATA?
- NTT DATA values strong problem-solving and analytical skills, excellent communication and collaboration abilities, the capacity to work in fast-paced agile environments, and an ownership mindset focused on reliability and automation.
- Are AWS certifications preferred for the Platform Engineer role at NTT DATA?
- While not strictly required, AWS Certifications such as Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer are considered a plus and preferred qualifications for this Platform Engineer position at NTT DATA.
- What kind of career growth opportunities exist for a Platform Engineer at NTT DATA?
- This role offers the chance to build and evolve modern AWS platforms, directly enabling engineering teams and contributing to highly scalable, secure cloud-native solutions, playing a key part in shaping cloud strategy and reliability.