QA Playwright AI Engineer

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 seeking an experienced QA Playwright AI Engineer with strong expertise in test automation, Playwright, JavaScript/TypeScript, and AI-enabled testing practices. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and building scalable automation frameworks, validating web applications, integrating automated tests with CI/CD pipelines, and leveraging AI tools to improve test coverage, quality, and efficiency. This role requires a senior QA automation professional with handson experience in Playwrightbased automation, strong programming skills, API testing knowledge, and exposure to AIdriven quality engineering practices.

• Role: QA Playwright AI Engineer
• Location: Pune, Nagpur
• Experience: 10+ Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust web automation frameworks using Playwright
• Build and execute automated test scripts for functional, regression, smoke, and end-to-end testing
• Create reusable automation components, test utilities, and reporting mechanisms
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA teams to define test strategy and quality standards
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Azure DevOps
• Leverage AIenabled tools and techniques for test case generation, defect analysis, automation optimization, and test coverage improvement
• Analyze test execution results, identify root causes, and work with engineering teams to resolve defects
• Perform API testing and validate backend integrations using tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or equivalent frameworks
• Mentor QA team members, review automation code, and drive best practices across quality engineering
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality and timely delivery.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in QA automation, quality engineering, and test strategy
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright using JavaScript or TypeScript
• Experience in web automation testing across modern browsers and enterprise applications
• Strong understanding of automation framework design, Page Object Model, test data management, and reporting
• Hands-on experience with API testing, REST services, and integration validation
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or Azure DevOps
• Experience with Git, code review practices, branching strategies, and automation repository management
• Exposure to AI-assisted testing tools, GenAI-based test design, self-healing automation, or intelligent defect analytics
• B.E. / B.Tech. / M.C.A. or equivalent qualification

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 accessibilityfriendly, 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.?