AWS Architect

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.

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 reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries.

About Position:

We are seeking a highly experienced AWS Architect to lead cloud modernization and digital transformation initiatives for a large-scale Insurance client. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in AWS cloud architecture, application modernization, containerization, and cloud-native transformation strategies. This role requires strong technical leadership capabilities to guide engineering teams, influence architectural decisions, and design scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions. Prior experience in the Insurance domain is mandatory.

• Role: AWS Architect
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: Between 9 to 15 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Lead end-to-end cloud transformation and modernization programs on AWS.
• Define and implement cloud-native architecture strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Assess existing applications and infrastructure and develop modernization roadmaps.
• Guide teams in selecting appropriate AWS services, deployment models, and architectural patterns.
• Drive architectural decisions involving EKS, ECS, EC2, serverless, and container-based solutions.
• Design highly scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-optimized cloud platforms.
• Lead cloud migration, re-platforming, and application modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with development, operations, security, and business stakeholders.
• Establish cloud governance frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation strategies.
• Support client-facing discussions, architecture reviews, and technology consulting engagements.
• Ensure compliance, security, performance, and operational excellence across AWS environments.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 9 to 15 years of overall IT experience with significant experience in AWS Architecture and Cloud Transformation.
• Strong hands-on expertise in AWS services including EC2, ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, Route 53, and API Gateway.
• Proven experience in enterprise cloud modernization and digital transformation programs.
• Deep understanding of containerization technologies, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture.
• Strong knowledge of cloud migration, application re-platforming, and cloud-native development practices.
• Experience architecting and modernizing .NET and SQL-based applications.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar automation tools.
• Experience implementing DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.
• Strong understanding of security, networking, monitoring, and governance in AWS environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management, consulting, and client engagement skills.
• Ability to lead architecture reviews and provide strategic technology recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Mandatory experience working within the Insurance domain.

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.

Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers

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