Node Architect

About Position: As a TPM, You are passionate about AI-first, cloud-native development and understand the critical role of engineering management in delivering secure, maintainable, and forward-looking software. You collaborate seamlessly across disciplines and enjoy aligning technical execution with product vision and organizational goals.Role: Node Architect Location: Pune Experience: 12+ Years Job Type: Full Time EmploymentWhat You'll Do:People & Team Leadership Lead, grow, and mentor a team of software and QA engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. Promote psychological safety, trust, and collaboration within and across teams Provide coaching and performance feedback, support career development, and help team members achieve their professional goals Technical Direction & Execution Partner with Product, Architecture, and Design to define the teamʼs roadmap and translate vision into high-impact deliverables. Guide the teamʼs technical decisions and ensure sound engineering practices, including secure, scalable architecture and clean, maintainable code. Drive adoption of AI/ML technologies. Delivery & Operations Own delivery outcomes: set clear goals, establish metrics, and ensure the team meets commitments with quality and resilience. Collaborate with DevOps and QA to maintain a robust CI/CD pipeline and implement testing strategies for rapid and safe deployments. Champion agile methodologies and support iterative, value-driven development. Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate with security, payments, and product stakeholders to align technical solutions with customer and business needs. Ensure compliance with data security and PCI-DSS requirements in all development effortsExpertise You'll Bring:6+ years of professional software engineering experience with 2+ years in engineering management. An AI-first mindset with the ability to coach engineers on AI-driven development principles, including the practical application of AI/ML. Proven experience architecting scalable, secure solutions in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) using cloud-native architectures and serverless computing. Proficiency in Python, Ruby, Java, C#, or Node.js, with hands-on experience in API design and development and familiarity with Typescript, React, and Docker. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with a focus on optimizing performance. Proven track record of mentoring and providing technical leadership to engineering teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non technical stakeholders. Passion for empowering the social good sector with technology.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 parentsValues-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work 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 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 employmentLet’s unleash your full potential at Persistent -persistent.com/careers“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”