Functional AI Tester
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 22, 2026. Persistent Systems scores B on the Alion truth index.
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 recognised 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 market leaders transform their industries.
About Position:
We are looking for an experienced Functional AI Tester who can design, develop, and execute comprehensive testing strategies for AI-powered applications, data pipelines, APIs, and software systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in automation testing, ETL validation, SQL-based data analysis, and test framework development. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, functionality, and quality of AI-enabled and data-driven applications through robust testing practices and continuous quality assurance.
- Role: Functional AI Tester
- Location: Pune
- Experience: 6 to 9 Years
- Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Python and PyTest.
- Design and implement scalable test automation frameworks for data-centric and reporting applications.
- Validate ETL processes, data transformations, and data quality using SQL and data validation techniques.
- Perform functional, regression, integration, API, and database testing across multiple applications.
- Create detailed test plans, test scenarios, test cases, and test execution reports.
- Execute end-to-end testing of AI-powered and data-driven applications.
- Identify, track, prioritize, and report software defects through the defect lifecycle.
- Perform root cause analysis of defects and collaborate with development teams to drive resolutions.
- Validate data accuracy, consistency, completeness, and integrity across systems.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure product quality.
- Support testing activities for analytics platforms, AI models, reporting systems, and enterprise applications.
- Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and Agile testing activities.
- Continuously improve test automation coverage and testing efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to quality engineering standards, testing best practices, and release readiness criteria.
Expertise You'll Bring:
- Python Automation Testing using PyTest for automation framework development and maintenance.
- ETL and Data Validation Testing for validating data pipelines, transformations, and business rules.
- Advanced SQL Querying, data validation, and data analysis techniques.
- Functional, Regression, and Integration Testing across enterprise-grade applications.
- API and Database Testing to validate application workflows and backend processes.
- Test Automation Framework Development and maintenance.
- Defect Management, Root Cause Analysis, and Quality Assurance best practices.
- Agile Testing methodologies and participation in Agile software development environments.
- Strong hands-on automation testing experience using Python and PyTest for building and maintaining automated testing solutions.
- Expertise in ETL/Data Testing and SQL to validate data ingestion, transformations, mappings, and overall data quality.
- Experience in planning, executing, and managing Functional, Regression, and Integration Testing activities.
- Knowledge of AI-enabled, analytics-driven, and data-intensive applications and their testing requirements.
- API testing concepts using tools such as Postman, REST APIs, and web services validation techniques.
- Database testing, data reconciliation, and data consistency verification methodologies.
- Test strategy creation, test planning, effort estimation, and test execution reporting.
- Defect lifecycle management and collaboration with development teams for issue resolution.
- Agile methodologies including Scrum, sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous testing practices.
- Data warehousing, reporting systems, cloud-based data platforms, and modern enterprise application architectures.
- Quality engineering principles, automation best practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively within cross-functional Agile teams.
- Experience validating business-critical applications with high standards of quality and reliability.
- Ability to mentor junior QA professionals and contribute to testing best practices.
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 hospitalisation 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.?