Forward Deployed Engineer

Persistent Systems; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible work hours

Long Service awards

Group term life insurance

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to collaborate with customers, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to design, build, and deploy technology solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. You will translate business problems into scalable technical solutions, bridging customer needs with engineering execution.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with Azure/AWS/GCP, AI/ML deployments, and enterprise integrations, with a hybrid work model and a culture focused on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience working directly with customers or business stakeholders.
• Experience with AI/ML, GenAI, LLMs, Agents, RAG, and enterprise AI deployments.
• Knowledge of observability, monitoring, troubleshooting, solution architecture, system integration, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, and API integration.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to understand challenges, requirements, and success criteria.
• Lead discovery workshops and prioritize use cases based on business value and ROI.
• Design and build proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and production-grade solutions.
• Work across AI/ML, cloud, APIs, data platforms, and enterprise apps.
• Develop reusable solution components, accelerators, and frameworks.
• Drive deployment, integration, testing, adoption, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Present technical solutions and demos for stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, architecture, and delivery teams ensuring security and governance.

Skills

Azure cloud

AWS

REST APIs

Microservices

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to work closely with customers, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to identify, design, build, and deploy technology solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. The role bridges customer needs and engineering by translating business problems into scalable technical solutions.

• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 5 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Partner directly with customers to understand business challenges, requirements, and success criteria.
• Lead discovery workshops and prioritize use cases based on business value and ROI.
• Design and build proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and production-grade solutions.
• Work across AI/ML, cloud, APIs, data platforms, and enterprise applications.
• Develop reusable solution components, accelerators, and frameworks.
• Drive solution deployment, integration, testing, adoption, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Present technical solutions and conduct demos for stakeholders and customers.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, architecture, and delivery teams while ensuring security, compliance, privacy, and governance requirements are met.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP, REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions, with strong problem-solving, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience working directly with customers or business stakeholders.
• Experience with AI/ML, GenAI, LLMs, Agents, RAG, and enterprise AI deployments.
• Knowledge of observability, monitoring, troubleshooting, solution architecture, system integration, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, SQL/NoSQL databases, and API integration.
• Experience leading customer workshops or technical discovery sessions; exposure to healthcare, BFSI, or other regulated industries is preferred.
• 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."