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 a highly experienced System Architect with 15+ years of experience in designing, governing, and modernizing large-scale on-premises enterprise applications and infrastructure platforms. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in enterprise architecture, distributed systems, data center technologies, network and security architecture, and application modernization. The role requires strong leadership capabilities to drive architecture strategy, technology governance, scalability, resilience, and security across mission-critical environments. Exposure to cloud and hybrid-cloud architecture is desirable.
Role: Solution Architect-
Location: All Persistent Location
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Experience: 12+years
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Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
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Define and govern enterprise architecture standards, frameworks, and technology roadmaps for on-premises application ecosystems.
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Design scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise applications using Microservices, SOA, Event-Driven Architecture, and Domain-Driven Design principles.
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Lead modernization of legacy systems and enterprise platforms.
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Architect highly available and disaster-resilient solutions across data centres and distributed environments.
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Define enterprise integration strategies for applications, databases, third-party systems, and operational platforms.
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Drive infrastructure architecture decisions spanning compute, storage, networking, security, and middleware.
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Establish architecture governance, security controls, risk management, and compliance standards.
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Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, delivery teams, and executive leadership to align technology with business goals.
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Lead architecture reviews, technology evaluations, and solution governance forums.
Mentor architects and senior engineers while promoting engineering best practices.
Expertise You'll Bring:
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Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent)
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Microservices, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Event-Driven Architecture
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Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
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Distributed Systems Architecture
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Application Modernization and Legacy Transformation
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High Availability and Fault-Tolerant System Design
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Infrastructure & Data Centre Architecture
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Enterprise Data Centre Architecture and Operations
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VMware, Hyper-V, and Virtualization Platforms
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High Availability, Clustering, and Disaster Recovery Solutions
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Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
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Capacity Planning and Performance Engineering
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Backup and Recovery Solutions (Commvault, NetBackup, Veeam)
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Active-Active and Active-Passive Architecture Design
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Network Architecture & Management
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Enterprise Network Architecture (LAN, WAN, MPLS, SD-WAN)
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DNS, DHCP, NTP Administration
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Network Segmentation and Micro-Segmentation
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Load Balancing Solutions (F5, Citrix ADC, HAProxy)
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Firewall Architecture and Policy Governance
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VPN, Reverse Proxy, and Secure Remote Access Solutions
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Network Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Performance Optimization
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Operating Systems & Platforms
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Linux Administration (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)
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Windows Server Administration
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Active Directory and LDAP Architecture
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Enterprise Middleware Platforms (WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss, Tomcat)
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NGINX, Apache HTTP Server
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Container Platforms (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
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Development & Integration
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Java 17+, Spring Boot
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Python, Node.js, or .NET
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Enterprise Integration Patterns
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API Management and API Security
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Kafka, ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, IBM MQ
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Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Solutions
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Database & Storage Architecture
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PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server
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MongoDB and Enterprise NoSQL Databases
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Database Replication, Clustering, and Performance Tuning
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SAN, NAS, and Enterprise Storage Solutions
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Storage Replication and Data Protection Strategies
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Security Architecture
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Enterprise Security Architecture and Security-by-Design
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Zero Trust Architecture
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Identity and Access Management (IAM)
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Privileged Access Management (PAM)
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Active Directory Security
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Single Sign-On (SSO), OAuth2, OpenID Connect, SAML, Kerberos
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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
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PKI, Certificate Management, and Encryption Technologies
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Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
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IDS/IPS and Security Monitoring Solutions
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Secure Network and Infrastructure Architecture
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Threat Modelling and Security Risk Assessment
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Secure SDLC and DevSecOps Practices
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Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)
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OWASP Top 10 and Application Security Best Practices
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Security Operations & Compliance
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SIEM Platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar)
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Security Incident Response and Governance
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Security Logging and Audit Trail Management
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ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls
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SOC2, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA Compliance
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Third-Party Security Assessments
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Technology Risk and Compliance Management
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Audit Readiness and Remediation Planning
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DevOps & Operations
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CI/CD Platforms (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps)
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Infrastructure Automation and Configuration Management
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Monitoring and Observability (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK)
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Application Performance Monitoring (Dynatrace, AppDynamics)
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ServiceNow and ITSM Processes
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Incident, Problem, Change, and Release Management
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Experience in Utilities, Energy, Manufacturing, Telecom, Healthcare, Banking, or Government sectors
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Industrial IoT and Edge Computing Integration
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Time-Series Databases and Real-Time Analytics Platforms
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OT/SCADA Integration Experience
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Enterprise Data and Platform Modernization Programmes
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Large-Scale Multi-Site Deployments Supporting Mission-Critical Operations
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AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform Architecture
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Hybrid Cloud and Cloud Migration Strategies
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Cloud-Native Architecture Patterns
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Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
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Cloud Security and Governance
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Containerised Workloads in Hybrid Environments
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SaaS Integration Patterns
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Qualifications
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
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15+ years of experience in enterprise application and infrastructure architecture.
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Proven experience leading architecture strategy and governance for large-scale enterprise environments.
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Preferred Certifications
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TOGAF
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CISSP
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CISM
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CCSP
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ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor
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CEH
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GIAC Certifications
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Kubernetes/OpenShift Certifications
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AWS/Azure/GCP Architecture or Security Certifications
Benefits:
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
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Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
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Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
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Annual health check-ups
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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.
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We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
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Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
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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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