Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Persistent Systems · IT Services & Consulting

PUNE
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Software Engineering

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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 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 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 26 sequential quarters of growth with $487.6M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 7.8% Q-o-Q and 20.0% Y-o-Y. Our 29,500+ global 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 an experienced Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) with deep expertise in Transaction Banking and Corporate Banking domains. The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of software engineering excellence, customer-facing consulting capabilities, and domain knowledge in banking operations. This role involves working closely with clients and internal stakeholders to design, develop, and deploy innovative solutions that solve complex business challenges, accelerate digital transformation, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Role: Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Location: Pune

Experience: Between 8 to 12 Years

Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

Partner with clients and business stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Design, develop, and deploy proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and production-ready applications.

Build scalable solutions for Transaction Banking and Corporate Banking use cases.

Develop backend and integration services using Python, Java, and/or TypeScript/JavaScript.

Design and implement REST APIs, microservices, and enterprise integration frameworks.

Analyze large datasets and leverage SQL, data engineering, and analytical techniques to generate insights and business value.

Collaborate with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.

Evaluate existing systems and recommend improvements to architecture, performance, scalability, and reliability.

Support solution deployment, user adoption, and post-production stabilization activities.

Participate in client workshops, technical discussions, solution demonstrations, and architecture reviews.

Troubleshoot complex business and technical challenges across banking platforms and integrations.

Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for automation, optimization, and digital transformation.

Mentor engineering teams and contribute to technical best practices and delivery excellence.

Expertise You'll Bring:

8-12 years of experience in Software Engineering, Solution Engineering, Technical Consulting, or Forward Deployed Engineering roles.

Strong hands-on software development experience delivering enterprise-grade applications.

Proven experience in Transaction Banking and Corporate Banking domains.

Strong understanding of banking processes including payments, cash management, liquidity management, treasury operations, trade finance, and corporate banking services.

Strong programming skills in Python, Java, and/or TypeScript/JavaScript.

Experience designing and developing REST APIs, microservices, and service-oriented architectures.

Strong SQL, data engineering, and data analysis capabilities.

Experience building Proof of Concepts (PoCs), prototypes, MVPs, and production-grade solutions.

Experience integrating enterprise platforms, banking systems, and third-party applications.

Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalable application architectures, and cloud-native development.

Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.

Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.

Ability to influence business and technical decision-making across multiple teams.

Experience working within Agile and enterprise delivery environments.r Hybrid project delivery environments.

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.

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

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