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 highly experienced Ansible & Terraform Architect to drive infrastructure automation, standardization, and cloud transformation initiatives. This role focuses on implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation‑first practices to improve reliability, scalability, and speed of service delivery across enterprise environments, supporting large‑scale transformations and M&A initiatives.
Role: Ansible &Terraform Architect-
Location: All Persistent Location
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Experience:15+ years
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Job Type: Full-Time Employment
What You'll Do:
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Lead and support solutioning activities for RFPs, solution defence, and large-scale transformation and automation programs.
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Architect and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform for multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
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Design and develop automation frameworks using Ansible for configuration management, provisioning, and orchestration.
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Lead and mentor a team of DevOps and automation engineers by providing technical guidance, coaching, and architectural direction.
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Foster a collaborative, automation-first culture that promotes innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
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Define and maintain standards for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment pipelines.
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Oversee the management and optimization of infrastructure environments across cloud and on-premises platforms.
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Develop reusable Terraform modules and Ansible playbooks to standardize and accelerate deployments.
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Manage relationships with technology vendors, cloud providers, and tooling partners, including coordination for support and escalations.
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Partner closely with Presales and Sales teams to support automation-led transformation opportunities and solution positioning.
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Work with delivery teams to implement best practices across accounts, ensuring consistency, scalability, and operational excellence.
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Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through roadmap planning, capability showcasing, and advisory engagements.
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Continuously align infrastructure automation strategies to business requirements and drive innovation to solve complex challenges.
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Improve delivery efficiency and reduce operational costs through automation, standardization, and process optimization.
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Provide escalation leadership and hands-on troubleshooting for complex infrastructure, deployment failures, and automation issues.
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Establish governance, compliance, and reporting frameworks for infrastructure provisioning and automation services.
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Ensure successful execution of due diligence activities and seamless transitions for transformation and migration programs.
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Coach track leads and SMEs to enhance expertise in IaC, DevOps practices, and cloud-native architecture.
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Stay updated with emerging technologies in the DevOps and automation landscape and apply them for business value creation.
Expertise You'll Bring:
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Terraform (modules, state management, workspaces), Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and provisioning best practices
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Ansible (playbooks, roles, collections), configuration management and orchestration
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Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP including compute, networking, storage, IAM, and security services
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CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI/CD
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Version control systems such as Git, branching strategies, and repository management
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Containerisation and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
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Scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell
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Infrastructure security, compliance frameworks, secrets management (Vault, Key Vault, etc.)
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Networking fundamentals including VPC, subnets, load balancers, firewalls, and connectivity models
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Monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Cloud-native monitoring solutions)
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Hybrid cloud and multi-cloud architecture design and deployment strategies
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Troubleshooting infrastructure provisioning issues, automation failures, and CI/CD pipeline errors
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Root cause analysis, incident management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams for resolution
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification
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15+ years of experience in infrastructure, DevOps, and automation technologies
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Proven experience in designing and implementing Terraform and Ansible solutions at enterprise scale
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Strong communication, stakeholder management, and consulting skills
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Demonstrated success in driving automation, cloud transformation, and DevOps practices aligned to business outcomes
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Certifications in Terraform (HashiCorp), AWS, Azure, or GCP
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DevOps and Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD or equivalent)
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Experience with enterprise-scale cloud migrations and M&A integrations
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
Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers
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