Lead Data Engineer

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. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.

About Position:

We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer to lead the design, modernization, and optimization of enterprise data platforms and cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Azure, SQL, Database Engineering, Python, PostgreSQL, and modern application architectures. This role combines technical leadership, solution architecture, application development, and stakeholder engagement to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance data-driven solutions. As a technical leader, you will drive engineering best practices, mentor teams, influence architecture decisions, and ensure successful delivery of enterprise applications and data initiatives.

• Role: Lead Data Engineer
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 10 to 16 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Lead the technical delivery of the engineering pod and provide technical leadership across development and data engineering initiatives.
• Design and develop scalable applications using React.js, Python, and PostgreSQL.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and enterprise services.
• Architect scalable cloud-based solutions leveraging Azure technologies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
• Drive application design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and production support activities.
• Conduct architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical assessments.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure solution quality, performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical coaching to development teams.
• Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, estimation, and other Agile ceremonies.
• Establish engineering standards, development best practices, and governance processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and platform modernization efforts.
• Drive innovation and adoption of modern development and cloud technologies.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 10-16 years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Application Development, or Cloud Engineering.
• Strong expertise in SQL and relational database technologies.
• Extensive experience with PostgreSQL database design, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong Python programming skills with experience developing enterprise-scale applications and APIs.
• Experience developing modern web applications using React.js.
• Expertise in REST API design, microservices architecture, and system integration.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, distributed systems, and scalable solution design.
• Experience designing enterprise-grade data platforms and database solutions.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience conducting code reviews and enforcing engineering best practices.
• Knowledge of software design patterns, object-oriented programming, and secure coding practices.
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality solutions.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments.

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

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