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:

We are looking for a RUST Developer/ Lead who has experience in design and implementation of large-scale, high-performance systems in Rust, ensuring optimal architecture, scalability, and reliability. You will make critical architectural decisions, oversee implementation, and provide guidance on best practices. Provide leadership to a growing team of backend engineers, mentoring them through complex technical challenges. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and ownership. You?ll set the vision and provide technical leadership for the team, driving high standards for code quality and process excellence.

• Role: RUST Developer
• Location: Pune
• Experience:3 +Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with senior business stakeholders and direct clients to understand evolving needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide regular technical updates and ensure that development work aligns with business goals.
• Proven track record of designing and building RESTful APIs with a strong understanding of JSON and data interchange formats.
• In-depth experience with message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka, including building, scaling, and optimizing event-driven systems. Strong expertise in PostgreSQL with hands-on experience in database schema design, query optimization, performance tuning, and managing large-scale databases.
• Extensive experience with Azure DevOps, including setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and utilizing Azure Repos for version control.
• Proficiency in Docker and container orchestration practices, ideally with tools like Kubernetes (if applicable).
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing and mentoring engineering teams, promoting best practices, and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Exceptional communication skills, with experience in leading technical discussions, interacting with clients, and presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Expertise in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and the ability to manage technical debt while pushing forward on new features.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on troubleshooting complex distributed systems and optimizing system performance."

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in software development, with 2+ years specifically in Rust development, focused on building high-performance backend systems and distributed architectures.
• Expertise in OS-agnostic development, designing and deploying solutions that work across various platforms (Linux, Windows, macOS, etc.).
• Extensive experience with Azure DevOps, including setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and utilizing Azure Repos for version control.
• Proficiency in Docker and container orchestration practices, ideally with tools like Kubernetes (if applicable).
• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing and mentoring engineering teams, promoting best practices, and fostering a culture of innovation.
• Exceptional communication skills, with experience in leading technical discussions, interacting with clients, and presenting technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Expertise in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and the ability to manage technical debt while pushing forward on new features.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on troubleshooting complex distributed systems and optimizing system performance.

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."