AI Engineer - United States

Persistent Systems Limited; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Education sponsorship and certs

Long Service awards

Insurance coverage: group term life,事故

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited in Charlotte, NC seeks a skilled Agentic AI Developer to design and build production-grade AI agents, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into reliable automation.

You will work with Python and Google ADK, integrate with systems, perform unit testing, UAT, and deployment, and contribute to a culture of innovation and inclusion with hybrid work and ongoing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4-9 years of software development experience with strong Python skills.
• Hands-on experience in Agentic AI / GenAI application development.
• Experience with Google ADK or comparable agent frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Prompt Engineering and Context Engineering.
• Experience with agent/tool orchestration and workflow design.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, authentication, SQL/databases, and enterprise integrations.
• Strong engineering fundamentals including Git, unit testing, debugging, exception handling, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with technical UAT and production troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop production-grade Agentic AI solutions using Python and Google ADK.
• Build reusable agents, tools, prompts, context-management, and orchestration workflows.
• Translate business/process requirements into scalable automation solutions.
• Integrate agents with Systems of Record (SORs), REST APIs, databases, and legacy banking systems.
• Perform unit testing, code reviews, technical UAT, debugging, and production deployment.
• Troubleshoot and tune agent behavior, prompts, context, integrations, and workflows to improve accuracy and reliability.
• Develop reusable patterns/components and support production stabilization.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, SMEs, SOR Engineers, and platform teams; provide technical guidance and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Python

Google ADK

REST APIs

JSON

SQL/databases

Git

Unit testing

Debugging

UAT

Production troubleshooting

Job description

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 have delivered 23 sequential quarters of growth with $422.5M in Q3 FY26 revenue, up 4.0% Q-o-Q and 17.3% Y-o-Y growth. Our 26,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We won the 2025 ISG Star of Excellence Award for AI and Data Excellence and were named a Leader in the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Data, Analytics and AI Services PE...Assessment 2025.

Location: CHARLOTTE, United States

Years of Experience: 5 to 8 Years

About Position

We are seeking a skilled Agentic AI Developer to join our dynamic team in Charlotte. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing production-grade Agentic AI solutions that enhance our automation capabilities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable solutions, ensuring high reliability and performance of our AI agents.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop production-grade Agentic AI solutions using Python and Google ADK.
• Build reusable agents, tools, prompts, context-management, and orchestration workflows.
• Translate business/process requirements into scalable automation solutions.
• Integrate agents with Systems of Record (SORs), REST APIs, databases, and legacy banking systems.
• Perform unit testing, code reviews, technical User Acceptance Testing (UAT), debugging, and production deployment.
• Troubleshoot and tune agent behavior, prompts, context, integrations, and workflows to improve accuracy and reliability.
• Develop reusable patterns/components and support production stabilization.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), SOR Engineers, and platform teams; provide technical guidance and documentation.

Mandatory Skills

• 4-9 years of software development experience with strong Python skills.
• Hands-on experience in Agentic AI / GenAI application development.
• Experience with Google ADK or comparable agent frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Prompt Engineering and Context Engineering.
• Experience with agent/tool orchestration and workflow design.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, JSON, authentication, SQL/databases, and enterprise integrations.
• Strong engineering fundamentals including Git, unit testing, debugging, exception handling, and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with technical UAT and production troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with LangGraph and LangChain.
• Familiarity with banking/SOR systems.
• Knowledge of LexisNexis and Devin.
• Experience with CI/CD and QA automation.

Expertise You'll Bring

Your expertise in Agentic AI development will be crucial in driving our automation initiatives forward. You will leverage your strong programming skills and understanding of AI frameworks to create innovative solutions that meet our business needs. Your ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders will ensure the successful implementation and stabilization of our AI agents.

• 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."