Senior Python QA Automation 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 18 of the Fortune 50 companies, 7 of the 10 top US banks, 9 of the 10 technology companies, 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 have delivered 26 sequential quarters of growth with $487.6M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 7.8% Q-o-Q and 20.0% Y-o-Y. Our 29,500+ global team members, located in 21 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We received five awards at the ISG (Information Services Group) Provider Lens Awards 2026 and, for the second year in a row, were awarded the Growth Honor of the Year at the Everest Group Elevate 2026.

About Position:

We are seeking a Senior Python QA Automation Engineer with 6-11 years of experience in test automation and embedded systems testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automation frameworks for embedded products while ensuring high-quality software and firmware releases. This role requires strong expertise in Python, Robot Framework, embedded testing, and automation engineering within Agile development environments. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams to validate product quality, automate testing processes, and contribute to continuous delivery objectives.

• Role: Senior Python QA Automation Engineer
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 6 to 11 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Python-based test automation frameworks for embedded software and hardware products.
• Create, execute, and enhance automated test suites using Python, Pytest, and Robot Framework.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and end-to-end testing for embedded and firmware-based applications.
• Validate hardware-software interactions, firmware functionality, device communication protocols, and peripheral interfaces.
• Test embedded device lifecycle scenarios including boot, reboot, factory reset, soft reset, hard reset, power-cycle, recovery, and failover scenarios.
• Develop automation scripts for device communication, test execution, result validation, data collection, and reporting.
• Automate log collection, analysis, diagnostics, and defect reproduction processes.
• Work closely with software, firmware, hardware, and DevOps teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog grooming activities.
• Identify, document, track, and verify software defects while collaborating with development teams on issue resolution.
• Contribute to test strategy, test planning, quality metrics, and continuous improvement of QA processes.
• Support CI/CD integration of automated test suites to enable faster and reliable software releases.
• Analyze automation failures, troubleshoot test issues, and enhance framework stability and maintainability.
• Ensure software deliverables meet quality, reliability, and performance standards before production release.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 6 to 11 years of experience in Quality Assurance, Test Automation, and Embedded Systems Testing.
• Strong hands-on programming expertise in Python for automation framework development and test scripting.
• Proven experience designing and implementing automation solutions using Python-based testing frameworks.
• Strong experience with Pytest and Robot Framework.
• Hands-on experience testing embedded systems, firmware, device software, and hardware-integrated applications.
• Experience performing functional, regression, integration, system, recovery, and performance testing.
• Strong understanding of hardware-software interactions and embedded device behavior.
• Experience testing device boot sequences, power management, recovery mechanisms, and reset workflows.
• Experience automating device communication protocols and validation workflows.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for automation failures and system issues.
• Experience analyzing application logs, device logs, and test execution reports to identify root causes.
• Strong working knowledge of Linux operating systems and command-line environments.
• Experience using Git, GitLab, GitHub, or other version control systems.
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and experience integrating automated tests into delivery pipelines.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Familiarity with test management, defect tracking, and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quality-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Information Technology, Embedded Systems, or a related field.

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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