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 PE?� Assessment 2025.

Location: Pune, India

Years of Experience: 8 to 12 Years

About Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Python Playwright Automation Engineer with 8 to 12 years of experience in software development, test automation, and quality engineering. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on expertise in Python and Playwright, with a proven track record of designing scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, and end-to-end testing.

What You'll Do

- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise automation frameworks using Python and Playwright.
- Build automated UI, API, functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end test suites.
- Develop reusable Python libraries, utilities, fixtures, and automation components.
- Implement Playwright capabilities including browser contexts, fixtures, parallel execution, tracing, screenshots,



and reporting.
- Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines.
- Develop API automation using Python libraries and REST APIs.
- Create maintainable test frameworks using appropriate design patterns and coding standards.
- Perform test failure analysis, debugging, root-cause analysis, and defect reporting.
- Improve test execution speed, reliability, coverage, and maintainability.
- Collaborate closely with developers, QA engineers, product teams, and DevOps engineers.
- Participate in code reviews and establish automation engineering best practices.
- Support automated testing across development, QA, staging, and production-like environments.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on Python and automation practices.

Mandatory Skills

- 7?8+ years of software development, QA automation, or test engineering experience.
- Advanced programming experience with Python.
- Strong hands-on experience with Playwright.
- Experience designing automation frameworks from scratch.
- Strong knowledge of UI and web application automation.
- Experience with REST API testing and automation.
- Experience with PyTest or similar Python testing frameworks.
- Strong understanding of Git and source-control workflows.
- Experience integrating automation with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) platforms.
- Understanding of Basic SQL and database validation.
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
- Experience working in Agile SCRUM development environments.

Preferred Skills

- Experience with Docker Container and containerized test execution.
- Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms.
- Experience with Selenium C# or other browser automation technologies.




- Knowledge of performance and security testing.
- Experience with Test Reporting and quality metrics.

Expertise You'll Bring

To excel in this role, you will need a solid foundation in Python programming, extensive experience with Playwright for automation, and a deep understanding of testing methodologies. Your ability to design and implement robust automation frameworks will be crucial in enhancing our testing processes and ensuring high-quality software delivery.

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."

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Open Positions

Automation testing,Playwright,Selenium

Skills Required

PUNE

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Automation testing,Playwright,Selenium

Desirable Skills

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📌 Senior Python Automation Engineer (Pune)
🏢 Persistent Systems
📍 Pune