NET Senior Solution Architect – Azure

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 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9% Q-o-Q and 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been named the fastest-growing Indian IT services brand in the "Brand Finance India 100" 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Application Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2025

Overview

We are looking for a
Senior Solution Architect
with deep expertise in
.NET Core
,
Microsoft Azure Cloud
, and hands-on experience in
Generative AI
technologies. This role focuses on designing, implementing, and leading enterprise-scale cloud and AI-driven solutions.

You'll collaborate with stakeholders to define architecture strategy, drive innovation, and ensure delivery excellence using modern Azure and AI capabilities.

Core Technologies

Mandatory:

• .NET Core 6.0 and above
• ASP.NET MVC / Web API
• Microsoft Azure Cloud Services
  (App Services, Functions, API Management, Service Bus, Key Vault, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Generative AI and Cognitive Solutions using Azure
  , including:
• Azure OpenAI
  (prompt engineering, embeddings, copilots, chat solutions)
• Semantic Kernel
  for orchestration
• RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
  design patterns
• Multi-Agent architecture
• MCP Server
  for agent coordination
• Microservices Architecture & Design Patterns
• Solution Architecture, Rearchitecting, and Modernization
• Cost Estimation, RFPs, Landing Zone, and Blueprint Design
• NoSQL Databases (Cosmos DB, MongoDB, etc.)

Good to Have:

• AWS Cloud Services
  (EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, etc.)
• Synapse Analytics / Data Engineering
  exposure
• Frontend frameworks
  like Angular (v4+)

What You'll Do:

• Architect, design, and deliver
  large-scale Azure-based solutions
  using .NET Core and modern design principles.
• Define and document architecture blueprints, integration patterns, and technology choices.
• Design and implement
  AI-powered solutions
  leveraging Azure OpenAI and Semantic Kernel to enhance application intelligence and automation.
• Lead architecture assessments, design reviews, and technical governance.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical strategies and roadmaps.
• Drive
  end-to-end solution delivery
  , from concept through go-live.
• Guide teams on applying
  RAG, multi-agent
  , and
  prompt-driven design
  to enterprise use cases.
• Contribute to
  pre-sales
  and
  proposal solutioning
  , including effort estimation and technical presentations.
• Mentor and coach engineering teams on cloud-native and AI-first design principles.
• Stay ahead of the curve on Azure platform advancements and AI-driven architectural trends.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 10+ years
  of experience in full-stack development and architecture on the .NET platform.
• 7+ years
  of experience designing and implementing
  Azure-based enterprise solutions
  .
• Hands-on experience
  building or integrating
  Generative AI solutions
  (Azure OpenAI, Semantic Kernel, RAG, or Multi-Agent systems).
• Strong understanding of
  microservices, APIs, cloud-native design, and DevOps
  .
• Deep expertise in
  Azure security, scalability, and cost optimization
  .
• Strong background in
  integration, performance tuning, and architectural governance
  .
• Familiarity with
  AI solution lifecycle
  — data sourcing, prompt design, testing, and evaluation.
• Excellent
  communication, leadership, and stakeholder management
  skills.
• AWS
  experience is a plus (multi-cloud or migration experience preferred).

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 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 employment

Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent -

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