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 12 of the 30 most innovative global companies, 60% of the largest banks in 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 by reporting $1,409.1M revenue in FY25, delivering 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 23,900+ global team members, located in 19 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We are also pleased to share that Persistent won in four categories at the prestigious 2024 ISG Star of Excellence™ Awards, including the Overall Award based on the voice of the customer. We were included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, setting high standards in sustainability and corporate responsibility. We were awarded for our state-of-the-art learning and development initiatives at the 16th TISS LeapVault CLO Awards. In addition, we were cited as the fastest-growing IT services brand in the 2024 Brand Finance India 100 Report. Throughout our market-leading growth, we've maintained a strong employee satisfaction score of 8.2/10.

About Position:

We are looking for an enthusiastic Lead Python Developer to join our innovative team. As a forward-thinking company that continually improves the financial lives of our customers, we aim to develop cutting-edge financial and business tools. In this Lead-level position, you will be responsible for building and maintaining software applications and ability to lead the team that meet the needs of millions of users globally.

• Role: Lead Python Developer
• Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (3 days a week Onsite)
• Experience: 12+ Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Building high-performance APIs using Python and AWS services.
• Implementing automation using scripting languages (e.g., Python ) to manage AWS services.
• Building tools for deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of system resources in an AWS environment.
• Developing software components in Python that interact with AWS cloud services by leveraging the AWS APIs.
• Drive aggressive implementation of application requirements for functionality and quality.
• Drive infrastructure software standards and guidelines, Performance analysis, benchmarking and detailed design of the system.
• Familiarity with client-server architecture and networking tools (e.g. SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, telnet, NETCONF etc.)
• Frontend scripting or web development (e.g. Angular/React, HTML5, CSS3 etc.)
• Experience with MySQL and/or Oracle
• Experience with LAMP and Open-source based technologies.
• Service Provider network experience is a major plus
• Experience with NoSQL databases e.g. Redis / Cassandra
• Familiarity with Web Services, REST & XML-RPC
• Experience with version control systems, such as svn / git
• Building high-performance APIs using Python and AWS services
• Implementing automation using scripting languages (e.g., Python) to manage AWS services.
• Building tools for deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of system resources in an AWS environment.
• Developing software components in Python that interact with AWS cloud services by leveraging the AWS APIs.
• Drive aggressive implementation of application requirements for functionality and quality. Drive infrastructure software standards and guidelines, Performance analysis, benchmarking and detailed design of the system.
• Familiarity with client-server architecture and networking tools (e.g. SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, telnet, NETCONF etc.)
• Frontend scripting or web development (e.g. Angular/React, HTML5, CSS3 etc.)
• Experience with MySQL and/or Oracle Experience with LAMP and Open-source based technologies. Service Provider network experience is a major plus
• Experience with NoSQL databases e.g. Redis / Cassandra
• Familiarity with Web Services, REST & XML-RPC Experience with version control systems, such as svn / git
• Should have the ability to lead the team
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• "Self-starter"" attitude and ability to make decisions independently
• Helpful, can-do attitude and a willingness to take ownership of problems

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Familiarity with client-server architecture and networking tools (e.g. SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS, SSH, telnet, NETCONF etc.)
• Frontend scripting or web development (e.g. Angular/React, HTML5, CSS3 etc.)
• Experience with MySQL and/or Oracle
• Experience with LAMP and Open-source based technologies.
• Experience with NoSQL databases e.g. Redis / Cassandra
• Experience with version control systems, such as svn / git
• Experience with MySQL and/or Oracle Experience with LAMP and Open-source based technologies. Service Provider network experience is a major plus
• Experience with NoSQL databases e.g. Redis / Cassandra
• Familiarity with Web Services, REST & XML-RPC Experience with version control systems, such as svn / git
• Should have the ability to lead the team
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• "Self-starter"" attitude and ability to make decisions independently
• Helpful, can-do attitude and a willingness to take ownership of problems

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, IT, or a related field

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles 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

Inclusive 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 offer hybrid work options and flexible working hours to accommodate various needs and preferences.
• Our office is equipped with accessible facilities, including adjustable workstations, ergonomic chairs, 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. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Our company fosters a values-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to:

• Accelerate growth, both professionally and personally
• Impact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologies
• Enjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the core
• Unlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry's best

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