Sr Backend Software Engineer (PHP / APIs / WordPress)

NTT DATA is a recognized leader in IT and business services, and they are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to enhance and maintain web applications and APIs. The role involves developing backend applications, managing database operations, and collaborating with teams to deliver application enhancements.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• 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
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 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