Java AI Lead

Persistent Systems

Hyderabad

On-site

INR 4,200,000 - 6,600,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Persistent seeks an experienced Java AI Lead in Hyderabad to architect, design, and deliver large-scale enterprise applications and AI-driven solutions. The role requires guiding modernization efforts, defining standards, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure scalable, reliable software delivery.

Ideal candidates bring 10–14 years in enterprise software, strong Java/Spring Boot expertise, and hands-on experience with Kafka and event-driven architectures.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related discipline.
10–14 years of experience in enterprise app development, software architecture, and technology leadership.
Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture, and Enterprise Application Design.
Extensive experience with Kafka and Event-Driven Architectures.

Responsibilities

Lead architecture, design, and delivery of large-scale enterprise apps and modernization programs.
Define and drive cross-program technical strategy, standards, and reference architectures.
Design scalable microservices and event-driven architectures using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka.
Lead modernization initiatives including COBOL to Java and cloud transformation programs.
Design and implement AI-enabled development workflows and governance models.
Mentor teams and drive engineering productivity and best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Enterprise Architecture

Kafka

Event-Driven Architectures

GCP

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD Pipelines

DevOps tooling

Job description

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 an experienced Java AI Lead with 10-14 years of expertise in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-scale applications and AI-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership across multiple programs, define architecture strategies, drive modernization initiatives, and lead high-performing engineering teams.

Role: Java AI Lead
Location: Hyderabad
Experience: 10 to 14 Years
Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do

Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of large-scale enterprise applications and modernization programs.
Define and drive cross-program technical strategy, engineering standards, and reference architectures.
Design scalable Microservices and event-driven architectures using Java, Spring Boot, and Kafka.
Lead complex transformation initiatives including COBOL to Java modernization, IBM MQ to Kafka migration, and cloud transformation programs.
Design and implement Agentic AI solutions, RAG-based architectures, and AI-assisted engineering workflows.
Establish AI-Driven Software Development Lifecycle (AIDLC) standards and adoption across engineering teams.
Define evaluation frameworks, AI governance models, and performance measurements for AI-powered solutions.
Collaborate with Enterprise Architects, Product Owners, Business Stakeholders, and Delivery Teams to align technology strategy with business objectives.
Drive architecture reviews, technical governance, solution assessment, and engineering best practices.
Lead cloud-native application development and modernization initiatives using GCP technologies.
Oversee enterprise integration, resiliency, scalability, observability, and performance engineering initiatives.
Drive technical excellence through code reviews, design reviews, mentoring, and engineering coaching.
Own project delivery governance, resource planning, demand forecasting, and project health management.
Manage client relationships, stakeholder communications, and executive-level technical discussions.
Lead technical demonstrations, solution workshops, and architecture presentations.
Define reusable frameworks, development accelerators, and engineering productivity improvements.
Support CI/CD implementation, DevOps automation, security, and compliance initiatives.
Mentor engineering teams and cultivate a culture of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.

Expertise You'll Bring

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
10-14 years of experience in enterprise application development, software architecture, and technology leadership.
Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture, and Enterprise Application Design.
Extensive experience with Kafka and Event-Driven Architectures.
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