Senior Automation 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 whats 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 18 of the Fortune 50 companies 7 of the 10 top US banks 9 of the 10 technology companies and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptors 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 26sequential quarters of growth with $487.6M in Q2 FY27 revenue up 7.8% Q-o-Q and 20.0% Y-o-Y. Our 29500global team members located in 21 countries have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We received five awards at the ISG (Information Services Group) Provider Lens Awards 2026 and for the second year in a row were awarded the Growth Honor of the Year at the Everest Group Elevate 2026.

About Position:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team in this role you will be responsible for designing and building internal platforms tools and automation solutions that significantly enhance engineering productivity. You will leverage cutting-edge technologies including AI and machine learning to develop intelligent assistants and agentic applications that automate operational and engineering workflows.

• Role: Senior Automation Engineer
• Location: Pune Bengaluru
• Experience: 12 to 15 years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What Youll Do:

• Design develop and maintain internal software tools and platforms that improve engineering efficiency.
• Build agentic applications capable of reasoning planning executing tasks and interacting with enterprise systems.
• Develop workflow automation solutions utilizing APIs event-driven architectures and orchestration frameworks.
• Create developer productivity tools that simplify testing deployment troubleshooting and operational workflows.
• Build intelligent assistants using modern AI/ML and LLM technologies to enhance user experience.
• Design scalable backend services and integrations that support automation initiatives across the organization.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify repetitive processes and implement automation solutions.
• Measure and improve productivity efficiency and operational outcomes through innovative automation strategies.
• Establish best practices for software quality reliability security and maintainability.
• Mentor engineers on automation technologies software architecture and AI application development.

Expertise Youll Bring:

• Proficiency in Python is a must.
• Strong experience in developing automation solutions and internal tools.
• Expertise in AI/ML technologies and their application in automation.
• Experience with APIs event-driven architectures and orchestration frameworks.
• Solid understanding of software development best practices including quality and security.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and their integration with internal systems.
• Experience with observability platforms and developer tools.
• Knowledge of ticketing systems and their automation.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding engineering teams.

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

Lets unleash your full potential at Persistent- is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.