.Net Architect with Azure and AI

Persistent Systems; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Company-sponsored education

Cutting-edge technologies

Employee engagement events

Health insurance

Long service awards

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking an experienced .Net Architect with Azure and AI to design and deliver enterprise-scale AI and cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure.

The role demands a hands-on architectural leader who defines solution architecture, drives technical decisions, and ensures successful delivery of AI-powered applications across all Persistent locations. The position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for growth and certifications.

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise in .NET architecture for enterprise AI solutions.
• Experience designing scalable AI solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Knowledge of LLMs, RAG, and AI governance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure, enterprise-grade AI solutions on Azure.
• Define end-to-end solution architecture for Generative AI and LLM apps.
• Provide technical leadership from design to production deployment.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions with stakeholders.
• Establish architecture standards, governance, and quality reviews.
• Mentor teams and drive architecture choices, mitigating risks.
• Take ownership of overall technical success of the solution.

Skills

.NET

SQL

LLMs

RAG

Azure OpenAI Service

Azure AI Foundry

Prompt Engineering

Vector Databases

Tools

Semantic Kernel

LangChain

Microsoft Agent Framework

AutoGen

CrewAI

Azure AI Search

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced .Net Architect with Azure and AI with deep expertise in designing and delivering enterprise-scale AI and cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate should be a hands‑on architect with strong technical leadership capabilities, responsible for defining solution architecture, driving technical decisions, and ensuring successful delivery of AI‑powered applications.

• Role: .Net Architect with Azure and AI
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 12 to 17 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and enterprise‑grade AI solutions using Microsoft Azure.
• Define end‑to‑end solution architecture for Generative AI and Large Language Model (LLM)-based applications.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from solution design to production deployment.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, customers, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Establish architecture standards, best practices, and governance for AI solution development.
• Review solution designs, code, and implementation to ensure quality, scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Mentor development teams and provide technical guidance on architecture and implementation.
• Drive technical discussions, resolve complex architectural challenges, and proactively mitigate project risks.
• Take complete ownership and accountability for the overall technical success of the solution.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Strong hands‑on expertise in .NET
• Experience with SQL
• Deep understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Knowledge of Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Experience with Azure OpenAI Service
• Familiarity with Azure AI Foundry
• Expertise in Prompt Engineering
• Experience with AI Orchestration Frameworks (e.g., Semantic Kernel, LangChain, Microsoft Agent Framework, AutoGen, CrewAI)
• Strong experience with Vector Databases, particularly Azure AI Search
• 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

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