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About Persistent

 

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

 

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.

 

About Position:

 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java AI Engineer to design, develop, and deliver scalable enterprise applications powered by modern AI technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, and cloud-native development, along with hands-on experience integrating Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) into business applications. You will play a key role in building intelligent, secure, and high-performance solutions that leverage emerging AI technologies to drive business value.

 

  • Role: Senior Java AI Engineer
  • Location: Pune
  • Experience: 8 to 10 Years
  • Job Type: Full-Time Employment

 

What You'll Do:

 

  • Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
  • Build scalable RESTful APIs and microservices following industry best practices and architectural standards.
  • Design and implement cloud-native applications that support high availability, scalability, and performance.
  • Develop and integrate AI-powered capabilities using Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and machine learning services.
  • Build Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions and intelligent search capabilities.
  • Implement prompt engineering strategies and AI orchestration workflows to improve application intelligence.
  • Collaborate with architects, data scientists, product owners, DevOps teams, and QA teams to deliver innovative solutions.
  • Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, architecture assessments, and sprint planning activities.
  • Develop automated unit tests, integration tests, and performance validation processes.
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions.
  • Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and cloud operations.
  • Contribute to technical documentation, coding standards, reusable frameworks, and engineering best practices.
  • Stay updated with emerging AI technologies, frameworks, and software development methodologies.

 

Expertise You'll Bring:

 

  • 8-10 years of experience in enterprise application development using Java technologies.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Hibernate.
  • Extensive experience designing and developing REST APIs and Microservices-based applications.
  • Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Design principles, design patterns, and software engineering best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
  • Experience integrating AI services and frameworks such as Spring AI, LangChain4j, Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, or similar platforms.
  • Experience building AI-enabled applications and intelligent business solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience with Vector Databases such as Pinecone, ChromaDB, Weaviate, Milvus, or similar technologies.
  • Experience with cloud-native development on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Strong understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Git, and DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of application security, authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices.
  • Experience with observability, monitoring, logging, and performance tuning.
  • Strong analytical, debugging, problem-solving, and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to mentor team members and contribute to technical leadership initiatives.

 

Benefits:

 

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
  • Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
  • Annual health check-ups
  • Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

 

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:        

 

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

 

  • We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
  • Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
  • If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

 

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers

 

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”