Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Persistent Systems · IT Services & Consulting

PUNE
On-site
Posted 12 days ago
Data & AI

About the job

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:

As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable data platforms and machine learning solutions on Azure while ensuring engineering best practices and operational excellence.

Role: Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Location: All Persistent Locations

Experience: 8 to 12 years

Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

Design, develop, and maintain large-scale data processing pipelines using Azure Databricks and PySpark.

Build and optimise data solutions on Azure Cloud services.

Develop robust and scalable applications using Python and object-oriented programming principles.

Implement and manage machine learning lifecycle workflows using MLflow.

Create efficient data models and perform complex querying using SQL.

Develop unit tests and automation frameworks using PyTest to ensure code quality and reliability.

Work on data ingestion, transformation, cleansing, and preprocessing for analytical and ML workloads.

Collaborate with data scientists, architects, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.

Follow software engineering best practices including code reviews, version control, and documentation.

Implement deployment and release processes using CI/CD methodologies.

Troubleshoot and optimise data pipelines and machine learning workflows for performance and scalability.

Contribute to architecture discussions and drive technical excellence across projects.

Expertise You'll Bring:

8+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Machine Learning Engineering, or related domains.

Hands-on experience with Azure Databricks and Azure Cloud Services.

Strong expertise in PySpark for distributed data processing.

Advanced programming skills in Python.

Experience with MLflow for experiment tracking, model management, and deployment.

Strong knowledge of SQL and database concepts.

Experience with PyTest and automated testing frameworks.

Strong understanding of Software Engineering Fundamentals, design patterns, and Object-Oriented Programming (OOPs) concepts.

Solid understanding of Machine Learning Fundamentals, including:

Supervised and Unsupervised Learning Algorithms

Feature Engineering Techniques

Model Evaluation and Validation Methods

Experience with MLOps practices and model deployment strategies.

Exposure to Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tools.

Knowledge of containerisation technologies such as Docker.

Experience working in Agile/Scrum 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

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.”

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