Gen AI Expert

Persistent Systems; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Higher education sponsorship

Long service awards

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Persistent Systems in Pune is seeking a senior GenAI engineer to design and build high‑visibility GenAI solutions that integrate with enterprise systems, ensuring robust, scalable deployments.

You will lead backend development using Python/Node.js/Java, work with LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, and OpenAI API, and collaborate across innovation, data, and IT teams.

The role embraces hybrid work, continuous learning, and a strong service mindset in a large enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• 7–12 years of relevant experience in GenAI/AI engineering.
• Experience designing and deploying LLM-powered applications in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with MLOps, data governance and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI-powered applications integrating LLMs, RAG, embeddings and agent components.
• Define scalable GenAI architectures with emphasis on robustness and industrial readiness.
• Implement APIs, microservices, and AI pipelines in an enterprise cloud setting.
• Support client teams with scoping, architecture reviews, audits and best‑practice guidance.
• Ensure solution quality, security, compliance and observability.

Skills

Backend-centric mindset

Team collaboration

Agile practices

Tools

Python

Node.js

Java

LangChain

LlamaIndex

Hugging Face

OpenAI API

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

As part of a strategic initiative on Generative AI, you will design, build, and industrialize high‑visibility GenAI solutions. You will work closely with innovation, data, and IT teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure AI capabilities that integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems

• Location: Pune
• Experience: 7 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop AI‑powered applications integrating Large Language Models (LLMs), including RAG, embeddings, and agent‑based components.
• Define and contribute to scalable GenAI architectures, ensuring robustness, performance, and industrial readiness.
• Implement APIs, microservices, and AI pipelines within an industrial cloud environment.
• Support client teams through scoping, technical expertise, architecture reviews, audits, and best‑practice guidance.
• Ensure solution quality, security, compliance, and observability, following governance and risk‑management standards.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Strong backend engineering experience in Python, Node.js, or Java.
• Proficiency with GenAI frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, Hugging Face, and OpenAI API.
• Hands‑on exposure to at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and experience with demanding production‑grade industrial environments.
• Ability to operate effectively in large enterprise ecosystems: structured communication, rigor, and a strong service mindset.
• Experience with RAG architectures, vector databases, and MLOps pipelines is a strong plus.
• Team Life & Ways of Working
• Embrace and respect Agile rituals, contributing actively to continuous improvement of team processes and collaboration.
• Participate in workload estimation for backlog items, challenging complexity and scope when needed.
• Contribute to sprint planning and allocation of tasks, supporting the delivery of incremental value and modernization of components (Evergreen approach).
• 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.