Architect

Persistent Systems; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work hours

Flexible work arrangements

Long Service awards

Group term life insurance

Mediclaim hospitalization

Education sponsorship

Office accessibility and ergonomic"

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking an experienced Architect in Pune with 8–12 years of enterprise application design and delivery expertise. You will architect cloud-native solutions using .NET, React, and Azure AI, driving AI integration and scalable governance across projects.

The role demands leadership, hands-on development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, resilient, and high-performance systems. A hybrid work model is supported.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of experience in enterprise application development and solution architecture.
• Strong hands-on expertise in .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, and C#.
• Experience designing cloud-native apps on Azure with microservices.
• Experience integrating AI via Azure AI, OpenAI, or Generative AI in enterprise apps.
• Proven ability to lead teams, define architectures, and govern engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-scale apps using .NET, React, Azure.
• Lead development and integration of AI-enabled capabilities with Azure AI Services.
• Define scalable, secure architectures aligned with business needs.
• Drive DevOps adoption, CI/CD, and cloud automation.
• Mentor teams and ensure security, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the project lifecycle.

Skills

NET Framework

NET Core

ASP.NET Core

C#

Azure Cloud

Microservices

Azure AI

Generative AI

OpenAI

API Design

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud Security

CI/CD

SQL

NoSQL

Agile

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure AI Services

OpenAI

Azure

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Architect with 8 to 12 years of expertise in designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications using .NET, React, and Azure AI technologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in solution architecture, cloud-native application development, AI integration, and modern enterprise platforms. This role requires a blend of technical leadership, hands-on development expertise, and architectural governance to build secure, scalable, and AI-enabled business solutions.

• Role: Architect
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design and architect enterprise-scale applications using .NET, React, and Azure technologies.
• Define scalable, secure, and high-performance application architectures aligned with business requirements.
• Lead the development and integration of AI-powered capabilities using Azure AI Services and Generative AI solutions.
• Translate business and technical requirements into robust solution designs and implementation plans.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, developers, QA teams, DevOps engineers, and business stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Design cloud-native applications leveraging Azure platform services and modern architecture patterns.
• Establish architecture standards, development guidelines, and engineering best practices.
• Review application designs, code quality, security controls, and deployment strategies.
• Implement microservices-based architectures and API-driven integration solutions.
• Guide teams in adopting AI-enabled application development and intelligent automation solutions.
• Ensure application scalability, reliability, security, maintainability, and operational excellence.
• Support performance tuning, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and production readiness activities.
• Drive DevOps adoption, CI/CD implementation, and cloud automation initiatives.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and architectural challenges and drive timely resolution.
• Mentor development teams and provide technical leadership across projects.
• Create solution architecture documents, technical specifications, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives involving Azure AI, Generative AI, and intelligent enterprise applications.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 8 to 12 years of experience in enterprise application development and solution architecture.
• Strong hands-on expertise in .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, and C#.
• Strong expertise in Azure cloud services and cloud-native application architectures.
• Experience building scalable microservices and distributed application solutions.
• Hands-on experience integrating Azure AI Services, OpenAI, Cognitive Services, or Generative AI solutions into enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of API design, integration architecture, and service-oriented development.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of cloud security, identity management, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and engineering best practices.
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Ability to evaluate complex business requirements and design practical, scalable solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience delivering production-grade enterprise solutions with high availability and security requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile and cross-functional delivery environments.
• 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
• 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."