Senior Python Automation Engineer

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 whats 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 disruptors 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 23sequential quarters of growth with $422.5M in Q3 FY26 revenue up 4.0% Q-o-Q and 17.3% Y-o-Y growth. Our 26500global 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 Excellenceand were named a Leader in the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Data Analytics and AI Services PEAssessment 2025.

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.

• 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.

• 78 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.

• 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.

To excel in this role you will need a strong 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 applicationprocess or at any time during your employment

Lets unleash your full potential at Persistent- is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.