Senior Software Engineer

About Position:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer Applied AI & Python with hands-on expertise in AI/LLM integration and backend development. The role involves working on a GenAI-powered DevSecOps platform within a large enterprise environment, focusing on scalable, event-driven systems and AI-driven automation.

• Role: Senior Software Engineer
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 5 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design and develop scalable backend systems using Python
• Integrate and work with LLM/AI APIs such as OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, and Amazon Bedrock
• Build and maintain REST APIs with JSON schema validation and automation pipelines
• Design prompt templates and validate AI-generated outputs for structure and accuracy
• Work with SCM REST APIs (GitHub, Bitbucket, AWS CodeCommit) for branch, commit, and PR workflows
• Build and manage AWS-based solutions using services like Lambda, SQS, EKS, Secrets Manager, and CloudWatch
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git workflows, and webhook-based integrations
• Work on event-driven, asynchronous systems with retry logic and structured logging
• Handle database design, optimization, and data modeling using MySQL and DynamoDB
• Develop and execute unit test cases and frameworks

Expertise You'll Bring:

• strong experience in Python backend development
• Hands-on experience with AI/LLM API integration
• Strong knowledge of REST API development and integration
• Experience in prompt engineering and validating LLM outputs
• Expertise in SCM tools and APIs (GitHub, Bitbucket, CodeCommit)
• Experience working with AWS cloud services
• Strong understanding of CI/CD tools and practices
• Solid experience with relational (MySQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB) databases
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures and resilient system design
• Hands-on experience in unit testing frameworks

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.