QA Automation Engineer - Playwright & AI

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. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026.

About Position:

We are looking for an experienced QA Automation Engineer ? Playwright to drive quality assurance and automation initiatives across modern web applications and enterprise platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing scalable automation frameworks, validating UI and API functionality, improving test coverage, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. This role requires strong expertise in Playwright automation, API testing, quality engineering practices, and continuous integration environments. The candidate will work closely with developers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable, and high-performing applications.

• Role: QA Automation Engineer ? Playwright
• Location: Gurugram
• Experience: 5 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks using Playwright.
• Create automated test scripts for UI, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
• Validate web application functionality, user journeys, and business workflows across multiple browsers and devices.
• Develop reusable test components and automation utilities to improve testing efficiency.
• Perform API testing, validation, and automation using appropriate testing tools and frameworks.
• Integrate automation suites into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and faster releases.
• Execute functional, regression, smoke, sanity, and integration testing activities.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues.
• Participate in requirement reviews, sprint planning, and test strategy discussions.
• Ensure application quality through comprehensive test coverage and automation best practices.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, business analysts, and product owners to understand requirements and quality expectations.
• Monitor test execution reports and provide actionable quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Support release validation, production readiness reviews, and defect verification activities.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation innovation, and quality engineering best practices.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 5?8 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Test Automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright automation framework.
• Experience developing automation frameworks for enterprise web applications.
• Expertise in UI automation testing and end-to-end test automation.
• Strong experience in API testing, API automation, and service validation.
• Experience working with modern web technologies and browser automation.
• Knowledge of test design techniques, automation best practices, and quality engineering processes.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing integration.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and modern software development methodologies.
• Experience using defect management and test management tools.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Understanding of performance, security, and non-functional testing concepts.
• Knowledge of MCP (Model Context Protocol) and AI-assisted testing frameworks is an advantage.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within geographically distributed and cross-functional teams.

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

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?Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.?