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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Lead Platform Engineer (FTE / Onsite) to join our team in Irving, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Senior Engineer to lead the evolution of its infrastructure provisioning and automation ecosystem. This role is ideal for a strategic technical leader who excels in architecting scalable solutions, setting direction, and influencing engineering culture. The Senior Engineer will drive automation, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust, self-service platform capabilities aligned with the company’s technical vision.
In this role, you’ll be expected to anticipate obstacles, manage escalations, and make informed tradeoffs that balance business needs with technical constraints. You’ll break down complex projects into actionable tasks, create functional specifications, and ensure timely delivery. Success requires strong decision-making, the ability to prioritize effectively, and the trust of stakeholders and end users.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the design and implementation of target state architecture for infrastructure automation, setting standards and patterns for the organization.
- Architect and oversee development of reusable, modular Infrastructure as Code (IaC) components using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Crossplane.
- Define and drive adoption of GitOps driven workflows for automated provisioning, deployment, and lifecycle management of cloud infrastructure.
- Build and scale self-service platform capabilities, empowering developers to manage infrastructure independently through intuitive interfaces and APIs.
- Integrate infrastructure automation with tools such as ArgoCD, Kubernetes, and CI/CD platforms (Tekton, GitHub Actions), streamlining developer experience.
- Review and approve new infrastructure standards, patterns, and practices, ensuring alignment with security, scalability, and reliability goals.
- Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Product Owners, and Principal Engineers to influence product roadmaps and drive adoption of platform engineering solutions.
- Lead support for critical applications and customer journeys, including incident resolution, postmortems, and operational metrics automation (SLO/SLI adherence, error budgets).
- Advise on implementation design, providing strategic direction and expertise to leadership on innovative business solutions.
- Own the full software development lifecycle for platform engineering initiatives, from concept to deployment.
- Stay current on emerging trends in AI, software development, and system architecture, recommending innovations and best practices.
- Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
- Contribute to internal forums and communities of practice, advocating for software engineering best practices, including test driven development (TDD) and continuous delivery.
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 7+ years of Technology Infrastructure Engineering and Solutions experience.
- 7+ years experience in software development and delivery. In-depth knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies, including virtualization, networking, storage, and security.
- 5+ years supporting enterprise-level complex applications and platforms.
- 5+ years of experience with Terraform, Ansible, Crossplane, or similar IaC tools.
- 5+ years of engineering and support experience on Linux/Unix and Windows servers.
Desired Qualifications:
- 5+ years designing and building observability solutions (Splunk, Grafana, Elastic, AppDynamics, Prometheus).
- 3+ years of experience with GitOps principles and tools (ArgoCD, Tekton, GitHub Actions).
- 3+ years of experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs (Golang, Python, Java) and integrating infrastructure automation into platform services.
- 3+ years of experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- 2+ years of experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and hybrid cloud platforms.
- Expertise in designing complex, distributed, and scalable enterprise level applications.
- Familiarity with developer portals (e.g., Backstage) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).
- Exposure to image management tools like Packer or Image Builder.
- Background in building platform engineering solutions supporting cloud-native development and service ownership.
- Strong technical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- A developer-first mindset with a passion for reducing friction and improving engineering productivity.
LI-NorthAmerica
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.
NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
Req ID: 397698
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Lead Platform Engineer (FTE / Onsite) to join our team in Irving, Texas (US-TX), United States (US).
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Senior Engineer to lead the evolution of its infrastructure provisioning and automation ecosystem. This role is ideal for a strategic technical leader who excels in architecting scalable solutions, setting direction, and influencing engineering culture. The Senior Engineer will drive automation, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust, self-service platform capabilities aligned with the company’s technical vision.
In this role, you’ll be expected to anticipate obstacles, manage escalations, and make informed tradeoffs that balance business needs with technical constraints. You’ll break down complex projects into actionable tasks, create functional specifications, and ensure timely delivery. Success requires strong decision-making, the ability to prioritize effectively, and the trust of stakeholders and end users.
In this role, you will:
- Lead the design and implementation of target state architecture for infrastructure automation, setting standards and patterns for the organization.
- Architect and oversee development of reusable, modular Infrastructure as Code (IaC) components using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Crossplane.
- Define and drive adoption of GitOps driven workflows for automated provisioning, deployment, and lifecycle management of cloud infrastructure.
- Build and scale self-service platform capabilities, empowering developers to manage infrastructure independently through intuitive interfaces and APIs.
- Integrate infrastructure automation with tools such as ArgoCD, Kubernetes, and CI/CD platforms (Tekton, GitHub Actions), streamlining developer experience.
- Review and approve new infrastructure standards, patterns, and practices, ensuring alignment with security, scalability, and reliability goals.
- Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Product Owners, and Principal Engineers to influence product roadmaps and drive adoption of platform engineering solutions.
- Lead support for critical applications and customer journeys, including incident resolution, postmortems, and operational metrics automation (SLO/SLI adherence, error budgets).
- Advise on implementation design, providing strategic direction and expertise to leadership on innovative business solutions.
- Own the full software development lifecycle for platform engineering initiatives, from concept to deployment.
- Stay current on emerging trends in AI, software development, and system architecture, recommending innovations and best practices.
- Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.
- Contribute to internal forums and communities of practice, advocating for software engineering best practices, including test driven development (TDD) and continuous delivery.
Required Qualifications:
- 7+ years of Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
- 7+ years of Technology Infrastructure Engineering and Solutions experience.
- 7+ years experience in software development and delivery. In-depth knowledge of enterprise infrastructure technologies, including virtualization, networking, storage, and security.
- 5+ years supporting enterprise-level complex applications and platforms.
- 5+ years of experience with Terraform, Ansible, Crossplane, or similar IaC tools.
- 5+ years of engineering and support experience on Linux/Unix and Windows servers.
Desired Qualifications:
- 5+ years designing and building observability solutions (Splunk, Grafana, Elastic, AppDynamics, Prometheus).
- 3+ years of experience with GitOps principles and tools (ArgoCD, Tekton, GitHub Actions).
- 3+ years of experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs (Golang, Python, Java) and integrating infrastructure automation into platform services.
- 3+ years of experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- 2+ years of experience with Kubernetes, container orchestration, and hybrid cloud platforms.
- Expertise in designing complex, distributed, and scalable enterprise level applications.
- Familiarity with developer portals (e.g., Backstage) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with service mesh technologies (e.g., Istio, Linkerd).
- Exposure to image management tools like Packer or Image Builder.
- Background in building platform engineering solutions supporting cloud-native development and service ownership.
- Strong technical communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- A developer-first mindset with a passion for reducing friction and improving engineering productivity.
LI-NorthAmerica
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.
NTT DATA endeavors to make https://us.nttdata.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here. For Pay Transparency information, please click here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lead Platform Engineer
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
An advanced degree in computer science or a related field, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive platform engineering experience, satisfies EB-2 requirements. If you hold only a bachelor's degree, EB-3 is the correct category, and your employer's PERM filing must reflect that accurately.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's PERM filing requires a prevailing wage determination from DOL. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your SOC code and work location before negotiations, so an offer below the required threshold doesn't stall your certification.
Search Migrate Mate for active green card sponsors
Lead Platform Engineer roles are sponsored by a narrower set of employers than general software roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location, so you can target companies already set up to run PERM.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires employers to run a formal recruitment test before filing, which typically takes several months. When evaluating offers, ask whether the employer has prior PERM experience and an immigration counsel on retainer, since inexperienced employers often underestimate the documentation burden.
Review the O*NET profile before PERM job descriptions
PERM job requirements must match what DOL considers normal for the occupation. Review the O*NET profile for Lead Platform Engineer duties before your employer drafts the job description, since overly narrow or specialized requirements can trigger an audit or denial.
Understand priority date portability before switching jobs
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process, provided the new role aligns with your original PERM job description on file.
Green Card Lead Platform Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Lead Platform Engineer roles commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Lead Platform Engineer is a specialized role that typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related field, plus several years of progressive experience. That credential profile fits EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals or EB-3 for professionals with a qualifying bachelor's degree. The employer must still complete PERM labor certification to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker was available at the time of filing.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status tied to a specific employer and subject to an annual lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The process involves PERM labor certification filed with DOL, an I-140 immigrant petition filed with USCIS, and then adjustment of status or consular processing. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals from high-demand countries such as India or China may face significant priority-date backlogs.
What does the PERM process require from an employer sponsoring a Lead Platform Engineer?
PERM requires the employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment test over a defined period, document that no qualified U.S. worker applied and was rejected without lawful cause, and then file ETA Form 9089 with DOL. For a Lead Platform Engineer, the job requirements stated in the PERM application must reflect what the role genuinely requires and must align with DOL occupational standards, not an artificially tailored description written around a specific candidate.
How do I find Lead Platform Engineer jobs where employers are already set up to sponsor a green card?
Many employers can run PERM in theory but have never done it and lack the internal process or immigration counsel to execute it efficiently. Migrate Mate identifies employers with verified green card sponsorship history for roles in this occupation, so you can focus your search on companies that have already navigated EB-2 and EB-3 filings rather than those learning the process for the first time.
Can I change employers after my green card case is filed without losing my place in the queue?
Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without the new employer restarting PERM from scratch. Your priority date, established when your original I-140 was approved, can also be carried over to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting your position in the backlog if you are subject to per-country wait times.