Infosys to hire 2,100 staff in US over the next few months

New Delhi: India’s second-largest software services firm Infosys plans to hire over 2,100 people in the US over the next few months to expand capabilities across domains, including digital, big data, analytics and cloud.

The major recruitment drive in the US will support the growth of Infosys’ business and enhance its capabilities, the company said in a statement.

“With this programme, Infosys will bolster its expertise in client relationship management, consulting and technical delivery. The addition of these employees will help Infosys provide its clients local market insights, industry-leading technology expertise, and timely responsiveness to critical issues,” it said.

While 1,500 professionals will be hired for consulting, sales and delivery during the current financial year, close to 600 bachelors and masters graduates will be roped in from US universities over the next 12 months.

Infosys will also recruit up to 300 management and technology graduates from US universities, who will work across multiple technology domains, including digital, big data, analytics and cloud.