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Get Access To All JobsABOUT 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.
Principal Forward Deployed Engineer — Microsoft Stack
Product Development, Sustenance, Modernization & Agentic AI infusion
Employment Type: Full-time
Travel: 25% during active client engagements
Experience Level: 15+ years
About the Role
As a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will be the most senior technical leader embedded inside our strategic client accounts. You will architect, code, and ship the highest-risk components of large-scale Microsoft-stack modernization programs while embedding agentic AI into client products and engineering workflows. You will own technical outcomes — measured in cost, velocity, quality, and revenue impact — and lead an 8–15 person Persistent delivery pod alongside the client's engineering leadership. This is a hands-on principal role. Approximately 60% of your time will be on engineering, architecture, and code; the remainder on client leadership, pod direction, and platform contribution.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and code the components of complex Microsoft-stack modernization programs, replacing legacy .NET Framework, WebForms, WCF, and VB.NET monoliths with .NET 8/9 cloud-native systems on Azure.
- Design and ship production agentic AI systems on Azure AI Foundry, Semantic Kernel, and the Microsoft Agent Framework, embedded into client products or SDLC workflows to deliver measurable engineering productivity gains.
- Lead target-state architecture, strangler-fig migration sequencing, agent topology design, eval frameworks, and architectural decision records the client engineering organization will operate for years.
- Establish the data and insight layer using Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Lakehouse, Direct Lake) and Power BI to make modernization and AI outcomes visible to client executives within weeks.
- Own engineering standards for the Persistent pod, including code reviews, CI/CD discipline, observability, and security posture; raise the technical bar continuously.
- Partner with Persistent account leadership on SOWs, change orders, and expansion opportunities; serve as the technical face of Persistent at the client.
- Support all relevant pre-sales pursuits as principal technical advisor.
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years at principal architect, distinguished engineer, or equivalent senior technical leadership level on Microsoft-stack programs.
- Lead architect on at least three legacy-to-cloud-native modernization programs of $5M+ TCV or equivalent enterprise scale, with documented business outcomes.
- 3+ years building production GenAI or agentic systems, with at least one system live in production carrying real user load and measurable business outcomes.
- Active hands-on coder, currently writing production code, reviewing pull requests, and producing reference implementations.
- Demonstrable client-facing seniority: defending technical decisions to CTOs and Boards, contributing to SOW and contract negotiations, and holding engineering quality under commercial pressure.
Product Development, Sustenance & Modernization on Microsoft stack (required — primary focus area)
- C# 12+, .NET 8/9, ASP.NET Core, Minimal APIs, gRPC; proven uplift patterns from .NET Framework 4.x, VB.NET, WCF, WebForms, classic ASP.
- Strangler fig, anti-corruption layer, branch-by-abstraction, event interception; domain-driven decomposition of monoliths; CQRS and event sourcing where warranted.
- Cloud-native on Azure: AKS, Container Apps, App Service, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, API Management, Application Insights, OpenTelemetry.
- Data tier modernization: SQL Server to Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, or PostgreSQL Flexible Server; CDC patterns; dual-write transitions.
- Engineering platform: Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, Bicep, ARM, Terraform, GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot Enterprise.
- Security and identity: Microsoft Entra ID (including B2C / External ID), managed identities, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, Zero Trust patterns.
Agentic AI on Microsoft stack (required — primary focus area)
- Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI Service (GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, o-series); embeddings, fine-tuning, prompt-flow; model routing and cost / latency optimization.
- Semantic Kernel, Microsoft Agent Framework, AutoGen, Copilot Studio; single-agent and multi-agent topologies (planner-executor, hierarchical, swarm).
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) server design and consumption; function-calling discipline; secure tool use against enterprise systems.
- Retrieval and grounding: Azure AI Search with hybrid retrieval and semantic re-ranking; vector stores on Cosmos DB and PostgreSQL pgvector; citation-grade grounding.
- Eval-driven development (offline and online); Azure AI Content Safety; prompt-injection defense; Responsible AI practices; human-in-the-loop design.
- Embedding agents across the SDLC — requirements, test generation, code review, release notes — with disciplined measurement of productivity uplift.
Infrastructure & DevOps on Azure stack (required — primary focus area)
- Infrastructure & Networking: Azure VMs, VNet, ExpressRoute, Firewall, Load Balancing, and Availability Zones.
- Landing Zones: CAF-aligned Governance, RBAC, Subscriptions.
- DevOps, Automation & Agentic PDLC: Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot (incl. Copilot Workspace and code review), Visual Studio / VS Code with Copilot, Copilot for Azure, Terraform, Bicep/ARM, AI-assisted code generation / test generation / release automation.
Microsoft Fabric and Power BI (Preferred but not mandatory)
- Microsoft Fabric: OneLake, Lakehouse and Warehouse experiences, Direct Lake, Data Factory pipelines, Real-Time Intelligence (KQL), Data Activator.
- Power BI: semantic modeling, DAX, Direct Lake vs. Import vs. DirectQuery trade-offs, row-level security, deployment pipelines, embedded analytics.
- Migration awareness: Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and legacy SSIS / SSRS onto Fabric; Microsoft Purview for governance and lineage.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft certifications at expert level: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure AI Engineer Associate, Fabric Analytics Engineer etc.
- Prior Forward Deployed Engineer or customer engineer experience at Microsoft, Palantir, Databricks, Snowflake, or top-tier engineering-led consulting firms.
- Conference speaking, open-source contributions, or technical writing on .NET modernization, agentic AI, or Microsoft Fabric.
- Industry depth in one of: PE-backed software ISVs, financial services, healthcare, or industrial / manufacturing.
- Experience operating inside Global Capability Center (GCC) transitions or PE portfolio-company value-creation engagements.
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.”
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.
Principal Forward Deployed Engineer — Microsoft Stack
Product Development, Sustenance, Modernization & Agentic AI infusion
Employment Type: Full-time
Travel: 25% during active client engagements
Experience Level: 15+ years
About the Role
As a Principal Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE), you will be the most senior technical leader embedded inside our strategic client accounts. You will architect, code, and ship the highest-risk components of large-scale Microsoft-stack modernization programs while embedding agentic AI into client products and engineering workflows. You will own technical outcomes — measured in cost, velocity, quality, and revenue impact — and lead an 8–15 person Persistent delivery pod alongside the client's engineering leadership. This is a hands-on principal role. Approximately 60% of your time will be on engineering, architecture, and code; the remainder on client leadership, pod direction, and platform contribution.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and code the components of complex Microsoft-stack modernization programs, replacing legacy .NET Framework, WebForms, WCF, and VB.NET monoliths with .NET 8/9 cloud-native systems on Azure.
- Design and ship production agentic AI systems on Azure AI Foundry, Semantic Kernel, and the Microsoft Agent Framework, embedded into client products or SDLC workflows to deliver measurable engineering productivity gains.
- Lead target-state architecture, strangler-fig migration sequencing, agent topology design, eval frameworks, and architectural decision records the client engineering organization will operate for years.
- Establish the data and insight layer using Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Lakehouse, Direct Lake) and Power BI to make modernization and AI outcomes visible to client executives within weeks.
- Own engineering standards for the Persistent pod, including code reviews, CI/CD discipline, observability, and security posture; raise the technical bar continuously.
- Partner with Persistent account leadership on SOWs, change orders, and expansion opportunities; serve as the technical face of Persistent at the client.
- Support all relevant pre-sales pursuits as principal technical advisor.
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years at principal architect, distinguished engineer, or equivalent senior technical leadership level on Microsoft-stack programs.
- Lead architect on at least three legacy-to-cloud-native modernization programs of $5M+ TCV or equivalent enterprise scale, with documented business outcomes.
- 3+ years building production GenAI or agentic systems, with at least one system live in production carrying real user load and measurable business outcomes.
- Active hands-on coder, currently writing production code, reviewing pull requests, and producing reference implementations.
- Demonstrable client-facing seniority: defending technical decisions to CTOs and Boards, contributing to SOW and contract negotiations, and holding engineering quality under commercial pressure.
Product Development, Sustenance & Modernization on Microsoft stack (required — primary focus area)
- C# 12+, .NET 8/9, ASP.NET Core, Minimal APIs, gRPC; proven uplift patterns from .NET Framework 4.x, VB.NET, WCF, WebForms, classic ASP.
- Strangler fig, anti-corruption layer, branch-by-abstraction, event interception; domain-driven decomposition of monoliths; CQRS and event sourcing where warranted.
- Cloud-native on Azure: AKS, Container Apps, App Service, Azure Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, API Management, Application Insights, OpenTelemetry.
- Data tier modernization: SQL Server to Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, or PostgreSQL Flexible Server; CDC patterns; dual-write transitions.
- Engineering platform: Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, Bicep, ARM, Terraform, GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot Enterprise.
- Security and identity: Microsoft Entra ID (including B2C / External ID), managed identities, Key Vault, Defender for Cloud, Zero Trust patterns.
Agentic AI on Microsoft stack (required — primary focus area)
- Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI Service (GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, o-series); embeddings, fine-tuning, prompt-flow; model routing and cost / latency optimization.
- Semantic Kernel, Microsoft Agent Framework, AutoGen, Copilot Studio; single-agent and multi-agent topologies (planner-executor, hierarchical, swarm).
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) server design and consumption; function-calling discipline; secure tool use against enterprise systems.
- Retrieval and grounding: Azure AI Search with hybrid retrieval and semantic re-ranking; vector stores on Cosmos DB and PostgreSQL pgvector; citation-grade grounding.
- Eval-driven development (offline and online); Azure AI Content Safety; prompt-injection defense; Responsible AI practices; human-in-the-loop design.
- Embedding agents across the SDLC — requirements, test generation, code review, release notes — with disciplined measurement of productivity uplift.
Infrastructure & DevOps on Azure stack (required — primary focus area)
- Infrastructure & Networking: Azure VMs, VNet, ExpressRoute, Firewall, Load Balancing, and Availability Zones.
- Landing Zones: CAF-aligned Governance, RBAC, Subscriptions.
- DevOps, Automation & Agentic PDLC: Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitHub Actions, GitHub Copilot (incl. Copilot Workspace and code review), Visual Studio / VS Code with Copilot, Copilot for Azure, Terraform, Bicep/ARM, AI-assisted code generation / test generation / release automation.
Microsoft Fabric and Power BI (Preferred but not mandatory)
- Microsoft Fabric: OneLake, Lakehouse and Warehouse experiences, Direct Lake, Data Factory pipelines, Real-Time Intelligence (KQL), Data Activator.
- Power BI: semantic modeling, DAX, Direct Lake vs. Import vs. DirectQuery trade-offs, row-level security, deployment pipelines, embedded analytics.
- Migration awareness: Synapse, Azure Data Factory, and legacy SSIS / SSRS onto Fabric; Microsoft Purview for governance and lineage.
Preferred Qualifications
- Microsoft certifications at expert level: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure AI Engineer Associate, Fabric Analytics Engineer etc.
- Prior Forward Deployed Engineer or customer engineer experience at Microsoft, Palantir, Databricks, Snowflake, or top-tier engineering-led consulting firms.
- Conference speaking, open-source contributions, or technical writing on .NET modernization, agentic AI, or Microsoft Fabric.
- Industry depth in one of: PE-backed software ISVs, financial services, healthcare, or industrial / manufacturing.
- Experience operating inside Global Capability Center (GCC) transitions or PE portfolio-company value-creation engagements.
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.”
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Persistent Systems hires Architects who can lead client-facing delivery across cloud, data, and application modernization. Frame your portfolio around end-to-end solution design, not just implementation, so your experience maps directly to how they staff these roles.
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USCIS requires H-1B petitions to demonstrate the role requires a specific bachelor's degree or higher. For Architect positions, ensure your degree field aligns with the technical domain listed in the job description before applying.
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Persistent Systems organizes hiring around practice areas like digital engineering, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms. Search open Architect roles filtered by practice to find positions where your specific technical background is the primary qualification, not a secondary preference.
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If you're not currently in H-1B status, the annual cap registration window runs in March, with October 1 as the earliest start date. Build this into your negotiation so your start date is realistic and your employer files during the correct registration period.
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Persistent Systems sponsors Green Cards through PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 pathways for qualifying employees. Ask directly during the offer process whether Green Card sponsorship is available for the specific Architect role and what the typical timeline to filing looks like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Persistent Systems sponsor H-1B visas for Architects?
Yes, Persistent Systems sponsors H-1B visas for Architect roles. The company operates as a technology services employer with a consistent pattern of sponsoring technical and senior individual contributor positions. For Architect roles specifically, the position must qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, meaning the job requires a degree in a directly related technical field.
Which visa types does Persistent Systems use for Architect roles?
Persistent Systems sponsors H-1B visas for Architect positions requiring specialty occupation qualifications. For candidates on TN visa status, certain Architect roles may qualify depending on the job duties and citizenship. For longer-term permanent residence, Persistent Systems uses PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa pathways for eligible employees who have demonstrated tenure and performance in their roles.
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Browse open Architect positions on Migrate Mate to find roles at Persistent Systems that include visa sponsorship. When applying, tailor your resume to the specific practice area listed in the job description, whether that is cloud, application modernization, or data architecture. Persistent Systems hiring processes for Architect roles typically involve multiple technical rounds and a client-alignment interview, so prepare for both design and delivery scenarios.
What qualifications does Persistent Systems expect for Architect roles?
Persistent Systems typically looks for Architects with a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, plus significant hands-on experience in solution design. Certifications from AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud carry weight for cloud-focused Architect roles. Client-facing experience and the ability to translate business requirements into technical architecture are consistently emphasized across their job descriptions.
How do I plan my timeline if I need H-1B sponsorship for an Architect role at Persistent Systems?
If you need a new H-1B cap-subject petition, the registration period opens in March each year, and the earliest employment start date if selected is October 1. Start your job search at Persistent Systems several months before the March window so your employer has time to prepare and file your registration. If you're transferring an existing H-1B from another employer, Persistent Systems can file a cap-exempt transfer and you can start sooner once USCIS receives the petition.