Senior Automation Engineer

Persistent Systems; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 2,600,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Growth opportunities

Education sponsorship

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Long service awards

Job summary

Persistent Systems seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to join our Engineering team in Pune to lead intelligent automation platforms, internal tools, and AI-powered productivity solutions. The role emphasizes Python, AI/ML, LLMs, and enterprise integrations, with collaboration across engineering and business teams.

You will design scalable backend services, build agentic AI applications, and develop automation frameworks, contributing to enhanced productivity and operational excellence across

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in software development, automation engineering, or platform engineering.
• Strong Python development and scripting.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise automation solutions.
• Hands-on experience building internal tools and workflow automation systems.
• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies and Agile delivery practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong mentoring and technical leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain internal platforms, tools, and automation solutions to improve engineering productivity.
• Build agentic AI applications capable of reasoning, planning, task execution, and decision-making.
• Develop intelligent assistants using AI, machine learning, and Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Create workflow automation solutions leveraging APIs, event-driven architectures, and orchestration frameworks.
• Build developer productivity tools for testing, deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational support.
• Design and develop scalable backend services supporting enterprise automation initiatives.
• Integrate automation solutions with enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and internal systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify repetitive processes and automate manual activities.
• Measure automation effectiveness through productivity, efficiency, and operational metrics.
• Establish best practices for software quality, reliability, security, maintainability, and scalability.
• Develop reusable automation frameworks, libraries, and shared components.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of automation platforms.
• Drive adoption of automation-first practices across engineering and operational teams.
• Participate in architecture reviews and technical design discussions.
• Document automation workflows, technical designs, and operational procedures.
• Mentor engineers on automation technologies, AI-powered development, and software architecture best practices.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative automation approaches.

Skills

Python

Workflow automation

AI/ML

LLMs

APIs integration

Enterprise systems

Backend services

Cloud platforms

Education

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

Tools

APIs

REST

Event-driven frameworks

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer to join our Engineering team and drive the development of intelligent automation platforms, internal engineering tools, and AI-powered productivity solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Python, workflow automation, AI/ML technologies, Large Language Models (LLMs), and enterprise system integrations. In this role, you will be responsible for building scalable automation solutions, agentic AI applications, developer productivity tools, and intelligent assistants that improve operational efficiency across engineering and business functions. You will partner with engineering, platform, DevOps, and business teams to identify automation opportunities and implement innovative solutions that enhance productivity and business outcomes.

• Location: Pune
• Experience: 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You’ll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain internal platforms, tools, and automation solutions to improve engineering productivity.
• Build agentic AI applications capable of reasoning, planning, task execution, and decision-making.
• Develop intelligent assistants using AI, machine learning, and Large Language Models (LLMs).
• Create workflow automation solutions leveraging APIs, event-driven architectures, and orchestration frameworks.
• Build developer productivity tools for testing, deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and operational support.
• Design and develop scalable backend services supporting enterprise automation initiatives.
• Integrate automation solutions with enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and internal systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify repetitive processes and automate manual activities.
• Measure automation effectiveness through productivity, efficiency, and operational metrics.
• Establish best practices for software quality, reliability, security, maintainability, and scalability.
• Develop reusable automation frameworks, libraries, and shared components.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of automation platforms.
• Drive adoption of automation-first practices across engineering and operational teams.
• Participate in architecture reviews and technical design discussions.
• Document automation workflows, technical designs, and operational procedures.
• Mentor engineers on automation technologies, AI-powered development, and software architecture best practices.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative automation approaches.

Expertise You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related discipline.
• 8-12 years of experience in software development, automation engineering, or platform engineering.
• Strong proficiency in Python development and scripting.
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise automation solutions.
• Hands-on experience building internal tools, engineering productivity platforms, and workflow automation systems.
• Strong understanding of APIs, REST services, and system integration patterns.
• Experience designing and implementing event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience working with AI/ML technologies and intelligent automation platforms.
• Experience leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI technologies.
• Knowledge of AI orchestration frameworks and agentic application development.
• Experience developing scalable backend services and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Experience integrating automation solutions across enterprise systems and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies and Agile delivery practices.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and design effective automation solutions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working in Agile and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong mentoring and technical leadership abilities.
• 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.”