AI/ML 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 whats 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 18 of the Fortune 50 companies, 7 of the 10 top US banks, 9 of the 10 technology companies, 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 26 sequential quarters of growth with $487.6M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 7.8% Q-o-Q and 20.0% Y-o-Y. Our 29,500+ global team members, located in 21 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We received five awards at the ISG (Information Services Group) Provider Lens? Awards 2026 and, for the second year in a row, were awarded the Growth Honor of the Year at the Everest Group Elevate 2026.

About Position:

We are seeking a skilled Associate AI/ML Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will develop and deliver full-stack, cloud-native applications using modern UI frameworks and scalable backend microservices. You will work under established architectural guidelines to design, implement, test, and troubleshoot software components and features, ensuring quality, performance, and reliability.

• Role: AI/ML Engineer
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 5 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Develop micro products and services using React/Next.js for front-end and Spring Boot/Python for backend development.
• Contribute to building AI-enabled features, including exposure to Generative AI and agent-based workflows, under guidance from senior engineers.
• Enhance user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks, focusing on usability, performance, and maintainability.
• Write and optimize database queries and stored procedures using MS SQL and work with GraphQL APIs for efficient data access.
• Collaborate as part of an Agile/Scrum team to deliver new product features and services in iterative release cycles.
• Participate actively in code reviews, following coding standards and incorporating feedback to improve code quality.
• Support and improve CI/CD pipelines, contributing to build, deployment, and automation efforts for cloud-native applications.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack application development.
• Practical exposure to React-based UI development, Spring Microservices, and API-driven architectures.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Good understanding of building secure, reliable, and scalable systems, including authentication, authorization, performance optimization, logging, monitoring, and production support.
• Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into applications or microservices.
• Understanding of the AI/ML lifecycle, including model deployment, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Experience contributing to reusable backend services or shared application components.
• Practical exposure to applying AI/ML or NLP concepts to real-world business problems.
• Demonstrated ability to build maintainable, reusable, and scalable software solutions.
• Experience working with React, Next.js, Spring Boot, Python, GraphQL, and MS SQL technologies.
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, code quality, testing, and continuous integration.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with product owners, architects, developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of experimental methodologies, optimization, probability theory, and machine learning concepts.
• Ability to communicate and present complex analytics findings and technical concepts to leadership and stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, receive mentorship, and share knowledge with peers.
• Passion for AI, machine learning, cloud-native development, and innovative product engineering.
• Strong commitment to continuous learning, delivery excellence, and engineering best practices.

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.”