DevOps 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 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 have delivered 23 sequential quarters of growth with $422.5M in Q3 FY26 revenue, up 4.0% Q-o-Q and 17.3% Y-o-Y growth. Our 26,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We won the 2025 ISG Star of Excellence™ Award for AI and Data Excellence and were named a Leader in the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Data, Analytics and AI Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025

Job Decription:

We are seeking a DevOps Architect with experience in technical architecture, infrastructure delivery, and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate should have of hands-on experience in cloud-native environments, particularly with AWS and Kubernetes, and will play a key role in designing scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions. This role demands strong leadership in DevOps strategy, CI/CD implementation, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and optimization of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub.
• Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives using Terraform.
• Oversee observability improvements using tools like Datadog, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Own and evolve the DevOps roadmap in collaboration with development and infrastructure teams.
• Guide the implementation of container orchestration strategies using AWS EKS (Auto Mode) and tools like Karpenter, External-DNS, and Cert-Manager.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects and IT leadership on cloud strategy and architecture decisions.
• Design and implement complex, scalable, and secure AWS solutions tailored to customer needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose effective migration strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in technical architecture, DevOps, or infrastructure delivery roles.
• Hands-on DevOps experience in cloud-native environments.
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code frameworks Terraform and AWS Cloud Formations.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies using GitHub Actions workflow.
• Strong expertise in AWS services: EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, VPC, ALB, WAF, etc.
• Production experience managing Kubernetes, preferably AWS EKS (Auto Mode).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes tooling: Karpenter, External-DNS, Cert-Manager.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and cloud security practices.
• Experience with Datadog for monitoring and observability.
• Strong background in Linux system administration and scripting (Bash, Ruby).
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools: AWS Cloud Watch, Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana.

Preferred Certifications:

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

Terraform Associate Certification

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles 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

Inclusive Environment:

Persistent Ltd. 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 offer hybrid work options and flexible working hours to accommodate various needs and preferences.
• Our office is equipped with accessible facilities, including adjustable workstations, ergonomic chairs, 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. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Our company fosters a value-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to:

• Accelerate growth, both professionally and personally
• Impact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologies
• Enjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the core
• Unlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry’s best

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent!

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”