.Net Architect with Azure and AI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Education sponsorship

Annual health check-ups

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Persistent is seeking a seasoned .Net Architect with Azure and AI expertise to lead enterprise AI and cloud-native initiatives.

The role demands hands-on architectural leadership, ownership of solution design, and delivery across the full lifecycle, including Generative AI and LLM-based applications on Microsoft Azure.

Qualifications

• 12 to 17 years of experience in enterprise AI architecture.
• Hands-on architect with leadership across full project lifecycle.
• Experience designing Generative AI and LLM-based solutions on Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable AI solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Define end-to-end solution architectures for Generative AI and LLM apps.
• Provide technical leadership from design to production deployment.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Establish standards and governance for AI solution development.
• Review designs, code, and implementations for quality and security.
• Mentor teams and guide architecture decisions.
• Drive discussions and mitigate project risks.
• Take ownership of overall technical success.

Skills

.NET

Azure

LLMs

RAG

Prompt engineering

AI architecture

Vector databases

SQL

Leadership

Generative AI

Tools

Semantic Kernel

LangChain

Microsoft Agent Framework

AutoGen

CrewAI

Azure OpenAI Service

Azure AI Foundry

Job description

About Position:

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
• Proficient in Microsoft Azure
• 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

Benefits:

• 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
• Annual health check-ups
• 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."