Senior QA Automation Engineer – Java & Playwright

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 a highly skilled Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Java and Playwright to build and maintain robust test automation frameworks, ensure product quality, and drive continuous testing across modern web applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in automation testing, API testing, CI/CD integration, and quality engineering best practices. This role requires a quality-first mindset and a passion for delivering reliable, scalable, and high-performing software solutions. You will work closely with development, product, and business teams to implement automation-first testing strategies and improve release quality.

• Role: Senior QA Automation Engineer - Java & Playwright
• Location: All Persistent Locations
• Experience: 6 to 11 years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Java and Playwright.
• Create, execute, and maintain automated test scripts for web applications, APIs, and end-to-end business workflows.
• Develop automation strategies that support continuous testing and quality validation across the SDLC.
• Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, architects, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and define test coverage.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable faster and more reliable software releases.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, smoke, end-to-end, and cross-browser testing.
• Conduct API validation using automation frameworks and testing tools.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate with development teams for resolution.
• Create and maintain test plans, test cases, test data, automation reports, and quality metrics.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Monitor test execution trends and continuously improve automation effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to QA standards, testing best practices, and organizational quality processes.
• Drive automation-first testing initiatives to improve efficiency, coverage, and product quality.
• Support production validation, release verification, and post-deployment testing activities.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 6-11 years of experience in Software Testing, Test Automation, and Quality Assurance.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java programming and Playwright Automation Framework development.
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable automation frameworks for enterprise web applications.
• Expertise in UI automation, browser automation, and end-to-end test automation.
• Strong experience with API testing using Postman, RestAssured, or similar frameworks.
• Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Experience performing functional, regression, integration, smoke, usability, and system testing.
• Hands-on experience integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar DevOps tools.
• Proficiency with Git and version control best practices.
• Knowledge of test reporting, dashboards, and quality monitoring tools.
• Experience working in Agile and Scrum-based development environments.
• Good understanding of SQL and database validation techniques.
• Strong debugging, analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to automation 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 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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