Java Lead

About Position: We are looking for an experienced Java Lead with 1015 years of expertise in designing and delivering scalable, Ladder bifurcates. Staff FDE (IC): deep technical authority across engagements. Engagement Lead (Mgmt): runs a portfolio 2 or more workstreams/PODs, manages 36 FDEs, owns outcomes. Role: Java Lead Location: Hyderabad Experience: 10 to 15 years Job Type: Full Time Employment What You'll Do: IC:own the hardest problems agent architectures, eval frameworks, COBOL→Java target-state; align with Enterprise Architecture IC: set cross-program technical strategy and reference architectures Mgmt: own scope, staffing, demand forecasting, BCP and delivery governance (RAG, KPIs) Mgmt: own client satisfaction and project health• Architecture proficiency; target-state design (PCF→GCP, COBOL→Java, IBM MQ→Kafka) Architecture proficiency; target-state design (PCF→GCP, COBOL→Java, IBM MQ→Kafka) Enterprise integration and resiliency at scale Mgmt: project and people leadership, estimation, pyramid optimization• Architecture proficiency; target-state design (PCF→GCP, COBOL→Java, IBM MQ→Kafka) Expertise You'll Bring: Sets AIDLC standards on the account; agentic architecture and SLM strategy Articulates AI-productivity ROI and value frameworks to client engineering leadership Java/Spring Boot, GitHub + Copilot, Maven, PostgreSQL, Docker, Jira/Confluence, GCP fundamentals. Harness, GKE/Cloud Run, Kafka, SonarQube, Vertex AI basics; IBM Watsonx for Z (Track B). Terraform, Camunda/Appian, Vertex AI, agentic frameworks (Agents + Skills, MCP). 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.com/careers Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.