AI Architect

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

• Role: AI Architect
• Location: Charlotte NC
• Experience: 9-12+ years
• Job Type: Full Time
• Primary focus: Complex automations, architecture, reusable factory patterns and engineering oversight

What You'll Do

• Own technical design for complex Agentic automation patterns.
• Define reusable architecture and development standards for the automation factory.
• Design reusable SOR connectors, workflow patterns, components, and integration approaches.
• Provide technical guidance for Python/Google ADK-based implementation.
• Review agent architecture, prompts, context strategy, tool definitions and integration design.
• Establish code quality, testing, observability and engineering standards.
• Lead technical reviews and troubleshoot critical production issues.
• Guide teams through technical UAT, production deployment and validation/tuning.
• Identify recurring solutions and convert them into reusable patterns/components.
• Mentor developers and senior developers.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, SMEs, platform teams and engineering stakeholders.
• Support technical estimation, dependency management and risk identification.

Expertise You'll Bring

• 9-12+ years software engineering experience
• Expert-level Python
• Strong architecture/design background
• Production Agentic AI development
• Google ADK or comparable agent framework
• Advanced prompt/context engineering
• Multi-agent/workflow orchestration
• Enterprise API/data integration
• Strong testing and debugging discipline
• CI/CD and production engineering
• Technical leadership and stakeholder management

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

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.”