Data Engineer

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:

Position: Senior Data Engineer

Experience: (8–12 years)

Location: PA USA (Hybrid)

What You'll Do:

Role Summary

Design, build, and operationalize scalable data pipelines and data products using a

Python-based, code-first engineering approach

, aligned to enterprise architecture, governance, and AI-readiness goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop pipelines and transformations using

Python (PySpark / notebooks / scripts)

• Work within

VS Code \+ GitHub development workflows

• Build ingestion, transformation, and curated data layers aligned to medallion architecture
• Integrate data from ERP, MES, OT, historian, and operational systems
• Convert notebooks into

production-grade, reusable components

• Implement

unit testing, logging, monitoring, and observability frameworks

• Follow

branching strategies, pull request processes, and CI/CD pipelines

• Package reusable logic into

shared modules and libraries

• Enable creation of

certified, semantic-ready data products

• Optimize performance, troubleshoot failures, and ensure production reliability
• Maintain technical documentation and operational runbooks

What you will bring:

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in

Python and PySpark-based data engineering

• Experience with

VS Code, GitHub, and code-based pipeline development

• Strong experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, SQL
• Understanding of:
• Notebook vs. production pipeline design
• Code modularization and reuse
• Strong debugging, optimization, and problem-solving capabilities

Preferred Background

• Manufacturing data experience

Exposure to AI-ready datasets, feature engineering, and data observability

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

For more detail, please contact – Manjinder Singh ([email protected])

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