{"id":1428167,"url":"https://alion.io/job/persistent-systems-senior-python-automation-test-engineer","title":"Senior Python Automation Test Engineer","company":{"id":59479,"name":"Persistent Systems","domain":"persistent.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/persistent-systems","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":null,"truth_index":null},"role":"QA","role_family":"QA","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Pune, India"],"countries":["IN"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":12000,"max_usd":30000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":15},"experience_years_min":7,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false},{"name":"Azure","optional":false},{"name":"Azure DevOps","optional":false},{"name":"CI/CD","optional":false},{"name":"GitHub Actions","optional":false},{"name":"JMeter","optional":false},{"name":"k6","optional":false},{"name":"Milvus","optional":false},{"name":"Neo4j","optional":false},{"name":"Playwright","optional":false},{"name":"Postman","optional":false},{"name":"Pytest","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"Qdrant","optional":false},{"name":"Rest-Assured","optional":false},{"name":"Scrum","optional":false},{"name":"Selenium","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-28T23:19:53Z","employer_posted_date":null,"last_verified_at":"2026-09-28T23:19:53Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":null,"days_open":4,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":4},"description":"About Position:\n\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in Automation Testing, Test Framework Development, API Testing, and Quality Engineering. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable automation frameworks while ensuring high-quality delivery of enterprise applications and modern data platforms. This role requires hands-on expertise in Python, PyTest, Selenium, Playwright, API Testing, Performance Testing, and CI/CD automation. The successful candidate will collaborate with development, DevOps, QA, and product teams to build robust testing strategies that enhance software quality, reliability, and release efficiency.\n\nRole: Senior Python Automation Test Engineer\nLocation: All Persistent Locations\nExperience: 7 to 12 Years\nJob Type: Full Time Employment\n\nWhat You'll Do:\n\nDesign, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and test suites using Python.\nBuild scalable and reusable automation frameworks using PyTest, Selenium, and Playwright.\nDevelop and execute automated functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end test cases.\nPerform API testing and automation using RestAssured, Postman, or similar tools.\nDesign test strategies, automation roadmaps, and quality engineering practices for enterprise applications.\nCollaborate with development teams to understand application architecture and testing requirements.\nValidate graph database implementations using Neo4j and Cypher queries.\nSupport testing of vector databases such as Milvus, Qdrant, and other AI-related data platforms.\nConduct performance, load, and stress testing using JMeter and k6.\nAnalyze application performance bottlenecks and provide quality improvement recommendations.\nIntegrate automation testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps.\nSupport cloud-based testing environments and infrastructure validation activities.\nParticipate in test planning, estimation, defect triage, and quality reviews.\nDevelop test reports, automation dashboards, and quality metrics.\nCollaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to enable continuous testing practices.\nEvaluate emerging tools, frameworks, and testing technologies for automation improvements.\nCreate and maintain test documentation, technical guides, and knowledge-sharing materials.\nMentor junior QA engineers and contribute to automation testing best practices.\nDrive continuous improvement of automation coverage, execution efficiency, and quality standards.\n\nExpertise You'll Bring:\n\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.\n7-12 years of experience in Automation Testing, Software Quality Assurance, or Quality Engineering.\nStrong expertise in Automation Framework Development and Test Strategy Design.\nAdvanced programming experience in Python.\nHands-on experience with PyTest and Python-based automation frameworks.\nExtensive experience with Selenium and Playwright automation tools.\nStrong experience in API testing and automation using RestAssured or equivalent tools.\nExpertise in integration testing, functional testing, regression testing, and end-to-end testing.\nExperience designing scalable automation frameworks from scratch.\nWorking knowledge of Neo4j graph databases and Cypher Query Language.\nUnderstanding of graph database concepts and validation techniques.\nExperience testing vector databases such as Milvus, Qdrant, or similar platforms.\nStrong hands-on experience with performance and load testing using JMeter and k6.\nFamiliarity with Microsoft Azure and cloud-based testing environments.\nExperience validating cloud-native and distributed application architectures.\nStrong knowledge of GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and CI/CD automation practices.\nUnderstanding of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.\nStrong analytical thinking, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.\nExperience working with enterprise-scale applications and complex distributed systems.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.\nAbility to work independently and within cross-functional Agile teams.\nStrong focus on software quality, automation excellence, and continuous improvement.\n\nBenefits:\n\nCompetitive salary and benefits package\nCulture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications\nOpportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies\nEmployee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards\nAnnual health check-ups\nInsurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents\n\nValues-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:\n\nPersistent 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.\n\nWe support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.\nOur office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.\nIf you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment\n\nLet's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers\n\nPersistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5608,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":7,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule","Growth opportunities","Hybrid work","Insurance coverage"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["IT Consulting & Digital Transformation","IT Outsourcing & Dedicated Teams","Custom Software Development"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-29T00:08:44Z"}],"liveness":{"score":90,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.903,"p_room":1,"age_days":3,"expected_fill_days":24,"reasons":["seen:3","velocity","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/persistent-systems-senior-python-automation-test-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/persistent-systems-senior-python-automation-test-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-03T00:35:43Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":197,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4803,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z"}}}