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 talented Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with strong expertise in Playwright, JavaScript, TypeScript, API Testing, End-to-End (E2E) Testing, and Test-Driven Development (TDD). The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing scalable test automation frameworks, ensuring software quality through robust testing practices, and collaborating closely with developers, product owners, and QA teams throughout the SDLC.
Role: SDET with Playwright-
Location: All Persistent Location
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Experience: 7+yrs
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Job Type: Full-Time Employment
What You'll Do:
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Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks using Playwright.
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Create reliable and reusable automated test scripts for web applications.
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Develop and execute End-to-End (E2E), functional, integration, regression, and API test cases.
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Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines.
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Participate in requirement analysis and provide feedback from a quality perspective.
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Define test strategies, test plans, and acceptance criteria.
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Perform root cause analysis of defects and collaborate with development teams for resolution.
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Ensure high test coverage across UI, API, and backend services.
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Validate REST APIs using automated testing tools and frameworks.
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Design and execute API test cases for functional, integration, and performance validation.
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Verify data integrity, authentication, authorization, and error handling scenarios.
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Work closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners during sprint cycles.
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Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospective meetings.
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Advocate Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Shift-Left testing practices.
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Enhance automation framework scalability, maintainability, and execution efficiency.
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Stay updated with emerging automation tools, testing methodologies, and industry best practices.
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Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to quality engineering standards.
Expertise You'll Bring:
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
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7+ years of experience in Test Automation and Quality Engineering.
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Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
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Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
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Proven experience building and maintaining automation frameworks.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
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Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
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Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
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Annual health check-ups
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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 Ltd. 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.
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We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
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Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
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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.”
