Java Lead

Job Description

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 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9% Q-o-Q and 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been named the fastest-growing Indian IT services brand in the "Brand Finance India 100" 2025 report . We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens™ 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Application Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025


About Position:

We are looking for an experienced Java Lead with 10-15 years of expertise in designing and delivering scalable, Ladder bifurcates. Staff FDE (IC): deep technical authority across engagements. Engagement Lead (Mgmt): runs a portfolio 2 or more workstreams/PODs, manages 3-6 FDEs, owns outcomes.

• Role: Java Lead
• Location: Hyderabad
• Experience: 10- 15 years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• IC: own the hardest problems - agent architectures, eval frameworks, COBOLJava target-state; align with Enterprise Architecture

We are looking for an experienced Java Lead with 10-15 years of expertise in designing and delivering scalable, Ladder bifurcates. Staff FDE (IC): deep technical authority across engagements. Engagement Lead (Mgmt): runs a portfolio 2 or more workstreams/PODs, manages 3-6 FDEs, owns outcomes.

• IC: set cross-program technical strategy and reference architectures


• Mgmt: own scope, staffing, demand forecasting, BCP and delivery governance (RAG, KPIs)


• Mgmt: own client satisfaction and project health• Architecture proficiency; target-state design (PCFGCP, COBOLJava, IBM MQKafka)


• Architecture proficiency; target-state design (PCFGCP, COBOLJava, IBM MQKafka)


• Enterprise integration and resiliency at scale
• Mgmt: project and people leadership, estimation, pyramid optimization• Architecture profic. ency; target-state design (PCFGCP, COBOLJava, IBM MQKafka)

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Sets AIDLC standards on the account; agentic architecture and SLM strategy
• Articulates AI-productivity ROI and value frameworks to client engineering leadership
• "Java/Spring Boot, GitHub + Copilot, Maven, PostgreSQL, Docker, Jira/Confluence, GCP fundamentals.
• Harness, GKE/Cloud Run, Kafka, SonarQube, Vertex AI basics; IBM Watsonx for Z (Track B).
• Terraform, Camunda/Appian, Vertex AI, agentic frameworks (Agents + Skills, MCP)."
• 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 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 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."