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 a skilled Application Server / Middleware Engineer to manage and support enterprise-grade middleware environments. The role involves installation, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of application servers such as JWS Tomcat, JBoss EAP, and NGINX. The ideal candidate will ensure high availability, security, and seamless deployment of applications while collaborating with development and infrastructure teams to optimize system performance and reliability.
- Role: Application Server / Middleware Engineer
- Location: Pune
- Experience: 5?10 years (customise as needed)
- Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You?ll Do:
- Design, configure, administer, and support middleware platforms including Tomcat, JBoss EAP, and NGINX
- Build and maintain standardised middleware configurations including clustering, load balancing, and SSL/TLS
- Manage middleware lifecycle: upgrades, patching, performance optimisation, and decommissioning
- Provide L2/L3 support, troubleshooting performance, memory, connection pooling, and JVM-related issues
- Support application deployments (WAR/EAR/JAR) and container?based setups including ECS
- Work with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI) and automation tools like Chef or similar
- Implement middleware security hardening, certificate management, TLS, authentication & authorisation
- Work across hybrid environments: on?prem, VMs, Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift/ECS
- Collaborate with security teams to remediate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance
Expertise You?ll Bring:
- You bring hands?on experience with enterprise middleware technologies and the ability to run, stabilise, and scale production?grade application server platforms.
- Strong hands?on experience with JWS Tomcat 9.x/10.x, Red Hat JBoss EAP 7.x, and NGINX
- Deep understanding of Java application server architecture & JVM fundamentals
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration (RHEL preferred)
- Experience with application deployment, configuration management, and log analysis
- Familiarity with SSL/TLS, certificates, keystores, truststores
- Understanding of HTTP/HTTPS, REST, load balancing, and networking basics
- Experience with monitoring tools (AppDynamics, Prometheus, Grafana etc.)
- Hands?on experience in incident/change/problem management (ITIL)
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, ECS
- Exposure to automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, Chef
- Cloud experience (AWS preferred)
- Knowledge of WebSphere or other enterprise middleware stacks
- Experience in banking or regulated environments
Educational Background:
- Bachelor?s degree in Computer Science / Engineering or equivalent experience
- Relevant professional certifications
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.?
