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 whats 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 disruptors 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 a Senior Test Automation Engineer who will define, develop, and execute automated tests to support new feature development and maintenance of legacy embedded software. The role involves close collaboration with agile development squads and stakeholders to ensure highquality software delivery across embedded and backoffice systems.
- Role: Python Automation Embedded Test Engineer
- Location: Pune
- Experience: 5+ Years
- Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do
- You will be responsible for building and evolving automated testing solutions within an agile environment to continuously improve software quality.
- Participate in development planning to define test automation scope and delivery plans
- Collaborate with teams to refine requirements into development backlogs
- Design, develop, and execute automated tests for new features and bug fixes
- Create and maintain test automation scripts, plans, and documentation
- Improve automated testing processes, tools, and best practices
- Track and report KPIs and test automation metrics to measure quality impact
- Work closely within agile teams, contributing to all agile ceremonies
- Support continuous improvement of QA practices across delivery teams
Expertise You'll Bring
- The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on automation experience within embedded and enterprise software environments, along with an agile mindset.
- 5+ years of experience in test automation using Robot Framework or Pytest
- Strong experience writing automation tests using Python and Gherkin syntax
- Expertise in designing scalable and maintainable automation frameworks
- Hands-on experience with TDD/BDD approaches
- Proficiency with source control tools such as GitLab, Bitbucket
- Experience using JIRA, Confluence, XRay, TestRail
- Strong CI/CD exposure using Jenkins, Artifactory, GitHub Actions
- Experience in embedded software development environments
- Solid understanding of Agile (Scrum, Kanban) methodologies
- Exposure to AI-assisted testing tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude Code)
- Excellent English communication skills and experience working with European teams
- Bachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field
- Experience with code coverage and quality tools such as SonarQube, CodeQL
- Experience introducing new QA processes and tools
- Domain exposure to ticketing systems, smart cards, payments, or security protocols (OAuth2, OpenID, OWASP)
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
Lets unleash your full potential at Persistent
- Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Robot Framework,Python
