Data Engineer - United States

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 23 sequential quarters of growth with $422.5M in Q3 FY26 revenue, up 4.0% Q-o-Q and 17.3% Y-o-Y growth. Our 26,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We won the 2025 ISG Star of Excellence™ Award for AI and Data Excellence and were named a Leader in the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Data, Analytics and AI Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.

About Position:

We are seeking an Data Engineer who will be laying the groundwork for data analysis and experimentation, you’ll guide clients through the digital landscape with a sharp eye on what’s important for them. You’ll clean, transform, and aggregate data; compile and install database systems; write complex queries; scale to multiple machines; and put disaster-recovery systems in place

• Role: Data Engineer
• Job Location: Dallas, TX
• Experience: 8+ Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and implement scalable data solutions to support advanced analytics and business intelligence initiatives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into robust data pipelines and processing frameworks.
• Utilize Big Data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark to build and optimize large-scale data processing systems.
• Develop high‑quality code using Python, Java, Scala, and SQL to support data extraction, transformation, and modeling activities.
• Collaborate with analytics and data science teams to prepare datasets and enable machine-learning workflows using tools like Anaconda and Spark ML.
• Troubleshoot data-related issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and ensure data integrity across systems.
• Continuously explore new technologies and techniques to improve data architecture, performance, and reliability.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Hands‑on experience in building end‑to‑end data solutions for advanced analytics use cases.
• Strong proficiency in Big Data ecosystems, including Hadoop, Spark, and distributed data processing frameworks.
• Solid programming capabilities in Python, Java, SQL querying, and Scala for data manipulation and application development.
• Practical knowledge of advanced analytics and machine‑learning tools, including Anaconda and Spark ML libraries.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, enabling effective partnership with stakeholders, technical teams, and clients.
• Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a strong willingness to take on new challenges and work beyond your comfort zone.

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.”