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 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9% Q-o-Q and 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been named the fastest-growing Indian IT services brand in the “Brand Finance India 100” 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens™ 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Application Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025
About Position:
Role: Backend developer
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Experience: 10 to 15 years
Job Type: Full Time Employment
Mandatory Mention 3 skills: Node.js, Microservices, AWS
Summary
: We are seeking a seasoned Backend Staff Engineer with 10+ years of experience in building scalable microservices using Node.js and AWS.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud-native development, CI/CD pipelines, and test automation,
SRE mindset
with a background in banking or financial services.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Node.js .
Implement and Integrate secure RESTful APIs with JWT-based authentication and role-based access control.
Build and deploy services on AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, API Gateway).
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or TeamCity.
Write unit and integration tests using Mocha, Chai, Jest, and Supertest.
Optimize performance of backend services (e.g., caching with Redis, rate limiting).
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).
Monitor and troubleshoot production issues using Splunk, Observe, or AppDynamics.
Required Technical Skills
Programming \& Frameworks
Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript
REST APIs, asynchronous programming
Microservices architecture
Cloud \& DevOps
AWS: EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, IAM, API Gateway
CI/CD: Git-based workflows, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, TeamCity
Deployment: Octopus Deploy or similar
Testing \& Quality
Unit Testing: Mocha, Chai, Jest
Integration Testing: Supertest, Postman/Newman
Code Quality: ESLint, SonarQube (optional)
Databases
MSSQL, NoSQL or Oracle MongoDB
ORM: Sequelize, TypeORM (optional)
Monitoring \& Observability
Tools: Splunk, Observe, AppDynamics
Logging: Winston, Morgan, CloudWatch Logs
Soft Skills \& Methodologies
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Experience working in Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban)
Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AWS cloud services
Familiarity with OAuth2, JWT, and secure API design
Documentation tools: Swagger/OpenAPI, Confluence
Domain-Specific Expectations (Banking)
Secure login and registration flows with MFA
Role-based access control for sensitive banking operations
Transaction microservices with rollback and audit logging
Inter-service communication using RabbitMQ or similar
Performance optimization and rate limiting for critical APIs
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.
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.”