Job Description

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.

About Position:

We are seeking an experienced Java SDET / Automation Testing Engineer to join our Quality Engineering team in Hyderabad. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in automation testing, API testing, test framework development, and quality engineering practices. This role requires a highly motivated professional who can design and implement robust automation frameworks while ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of enterprise applications and services.

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Role: Java SDET/ Automation Testing
- Location: Hyderabad
- Experience: Between 10 to 12 Years
- Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reusable automation testing frameworks using Java.
- Develop and execute automated test scripts for APIs, microservices, and enterprise applications.
- Perform API automation testing using Rest Assured and related testing frameworks.
- Design and implement BDD-based automation frameworks using Cucumber.
- Collaborate with developers, architects, business analysts, and product owners to understand requirements and define testing strategies.
- Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives,



and other Agile ceremonies.
- Validate functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing requirements.
- Create, execute, and maintain automated test suites for continuous testing.
- Review business and technical requirements and identify test scenarios and automation opportunities.
- Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for complex application issues.
- Develop automation solutions for service, API, and backend testing layers.
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps tools.
- Conduct code reviews for automation scripts and promote testing best practices.
- Create and maintain detailed test documentation, reports, and quality metrics.
- Collaborate with development teams to resolve defects and improve application quality.
- Support performance validation and reliability testing activities.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance automation frameworks and testing processes.
- Stay updated with emerging testing tools, frameworks, and industry best practices.

Expertise You'll Bring:

- 10 to 12 years of experience in Software Testing, Quality Engineering, or SDET roles.
- Strong hands-on expertise in Java programming and object-oriented design principles.
- Extensive experience in Automation Testing for enterprise applications and APIs.
- Strong experience with Rest Assured for API automation testing.
- Hands-on experience implementing BDD frameworks using Cucumber.
- Experience building and maintaining scalable automation frameworks using Java.
- Strong understanding of API testing, web services, microservices architecture, and service validation.
- Experience automating testing across UI, API, and service layers.
- Strong knowledge of data structures and software engineering concepts.
- Experience with Selenium or similar UI automation frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot-based applications and testing methodologies.
- Strong understanding of test design, defect lifecycle,



and quality assurance processes.
- Experience working with JMeter for performance and load testing.
- Knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or IBM MQ.
- Strong SQL skills with experience writing complex queries and validating database operations.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, and related DevOps technologies.
- Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
- Experience with version control systems and collaborative development practices.
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
- Ability to create automation strategies and improve testing efficiency.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting quality engineering best practices.

Benefits:

- Market-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."

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Open Positions

Java,SDET

Skills Required

Hyderabad

Location

Java,SDET

Desirable Skills

186884

Job Code

📌 Java SDET/ Automation Testing (India)
🏢 Persistent
📍 India