Java Lead

Persistent Systems; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Culture focused on talent development

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

Employee engagement initiatives

Annual health check‑ups

Insurance coverage for family

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking a highly experienced QA Lead in Hyderabad, India, with over 12 years of expertise. This role requires a deep understanding of quality engineering practices in Java-based microservices, ensuring software quality and system reliability. Candidates should possess strong skills in automated API validation, containerization with Docker, and orchestration using Kubernetes. The position offers competitive salary, hybrid work options, and opportunities for professional growth through education and certifications.

Qualifications

• Lead quality assurance activities for complex Java microservices systems.
• Design and implement robust API validation and automated tests.
• Ensure system reliability and adherence to non‑functional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach QA teams to adopt best practices.

Skills

Core Java: Deep expertise in Java 17 or 21

Hands‑on experience with Java‑based microservices

Proficiency in schema design for Oracle (SQL) and MongoDB (NoSQL)

Understanding of Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD tools

Experience with Docker and containerizing applications

Knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration

Familiarity with Event‑Driven Architecture (Kafka/RabbitMQ)

Experience with AWS

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.

About Position

We are seeking a highly experienced QA Lead with 12+ years of expertise to drive quality engineering practices for large-scale, high-performance systems. The role focuses on leading quality assurance across Java‑based microservices architectures, ensuring robust API validation, system reliability, and adherence to non‑functional requirements. The ideal candidate will combine strong QA leadership with deep technical understanding of modern Java ecosystems, enabling delivery of production‑ready, scalable, and high‑quality software solutions.

• Role: QA Lead
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 12+ years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You’ll Do

• Lead quality assurance activities for complex Java microservices systems.
• Design and implement robust API validation and automated tests.
• Ensure system reliability and adherence to non‑functional requirements.
• Mentor and coach QA teams to adopt best practices.

Expertise You’ll Bring

• Core Java: Deep expertise in Java 17 or 21 and modern coding standards.
• Frameworks: Hands‑on experience with Java‑based microservices.
• Data Stores: Proficiency in schema design for Oracle (SQL) and MongoDB (NoSQL).
• Tooling: Strong understanding of Git, Maven/Gradle, and automated CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Argo CD).
• Containerization: Experience with Docker and containerizing legacy or new applications.
• Orchestration: Knowledge of Kubernetes for managing containerized workloads at scale.
• Architecture: Familiarity with Event‑Driven Architecture (Kafka/RabbitMQ) and AWS.

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

• 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.