Software Architect
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 26, 2026. Persistent Systems scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 seeking an experienced Software Architect to lead the design and development of advanced medical imaging and visualization solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in C++, Qt, OpenGL, MITK, VTK, and Linux-based application development, along with a proven track record of architecting scalable, secure, and high-performance software systems. In this role, you will be responsible for defining technical architecture, driving engineering best practices, mentoring development teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of enterprise-grade medical imaging applications. You will work closely with Product Management, R&D, UX, QA, and Engineering teams to build innovative solutions that support clinical workflows and healthcare outcomes.
- Role: Software Architect
- Location: Pune
- Experience: 8 to 12 Years
- Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Define and drive software architecture for C++ and Qt-based medical imaging applications.
- Design scalable, modular, secure, and high-performance software systems.
- Architect solutions integrating MITK, VTK, OpenGL, and Linux platforms.
- Create and maintain High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), and architecture documentation.
- Lead technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and code quality assessments.
- Collaborate with Product Management, R&D, QA, UX, and Engineering teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.
- Guide development teams on software design principles, coding standards, and engineering best practices.
- Evaluate architectural risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
- Drive performance optimization, scalability improvements, and system reliability initiatives.
- Contribute to product roadmaps, technology strategy, and long-term platform evolution.
- Mentor developers and technical leads while promoting engineering excellence.
- Review software designs and provide technical leadership across projects.
- Ensure technical documentation remains accurate, comprehensive, and up to date.
- Support DevOps adoption, CI/CD implementation, and engineering automation initiatives.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and healthcare software standards.
Expertise You'll Bring:
- 8?12 years of experience in Software Development, Technical Leadership, System Design, or Architecture roles.
- Strong expertise in modern C++ development and object-oriented design principles.
- Deep hands-on experience with the Qt Framework, including GUI development, Signals and Slots, Multithreading, and Custom Widgets.
- Experience working with MITK (Medical Imaging Interaction Toolkit).
- Strong expertise in VTK (Visualization Toolkit) for visualization and imaging applications.
- Hands-on experience with OpenGL and advanced graphics rendering techniques.
- Strong Linux development, deployment, and troubleshooting experience.
- Solid understanding of Software Architecture principles and large-scale application design.
- Experience architecting scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software systems.
- Strong knowledge of design patterns, software engineering best practices, and performance optimization techniques.
- Experience with debugging, profiling, performance analysis, and troubleshooting complex systems.
- Proficiency with Git and modern software configuration management practices.
- Experience working in Agile and Scrum-based development environments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to mentor development teams and provide technical leadership across multiple initiatives.
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with Docker and containerized application development.
- Exposure to cloud-native architectures and modern deployment models.
- Experience in healthcare, medical imaging, diagnostics, or visualization domains is highly preferred.
- Understanding of software compliance, quality standards, and regulatory requirements for medical applications.
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.?