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:
As a Software Quality Engineer (Release Testing), you will serve as the final gatekeeper for product quality, ensuring that our network security solutions are robust, scalable, and production-ready before reaching customers. You will play a critical role in validating complex network protocols, security insights, and system integrations across diverse environments. This role sits at the intersection of test infrastructure, cloud platforms, and deep network analysis. You will design and manage high-fidelity test environments that replicate real-world conditions, working closely with globally distributed teams to deliver high-quality, reliable releases in a fast-paced setting.
- Role: Manual Tester with Networking
- Location: Pune
- Experience: 6+ Years
- Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Own End-to-End Testing Lifecycle: Lead release validation efforts across multiple projects, ensuring stability and quality of deliverables.
- Build & Manage Test Infrastructure: Design and maintain scalable testing environments across on-prem, virtual, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) using Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform).
- Network Protocol Testing: Analyze and validate network traffic using protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SSL/TLS to create realistic and high-fidelity test cases.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Development, Product Management, and global QE teams to triage defects, track issues, and align with release objectives.
- SIEM & Security Testing: Work with tools like Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel to validate security event logging and insights.
- Test Optimization: Continuously improve testing frameworks, automation, and infrastructure to enhance efficiency and coverage.
- Issue Diagnosis & Debugging: Perform deep-dive troubleshooting across system, network, and application layers.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear documentation of test strategies, environments, and release readiness metrics.
Expertise You'll Bring:
- 5?10 years of experience in Software Engineering, Quality Engineering, or SDET roles
- Hands-on expertise with:
- SIEM tools (Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel)
- Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform)
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Strong understanding of network protocols:
- TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SSL/TLS
- Solid experience in Linux administration (RHEL/Ubuntu)
- Proficiency in Git and collaborative development workflows
- Proactive problem solver with a strong sense of ownership
- Ability to manage priorities in ambiguous and fast-paced environments
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in global teams
- Strong analytical thinking with attention to detail
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Deep understanding of Layer 2?7 networking, including encrypted traffic challenges
- Familiarity with Zeek, Suricata, and YARA
- Exposure to specialized network hardware setups such as Napatech NIC
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
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.?
