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**About Position:** We are looking for an experienced Automation Testing Engineer with 5 to 8 years of expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks and test suites. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Python, Pytest, and API testing, along with expertise in UI, backend, and database validation. This role requires building robust automation solutions, ensuring application quality, and delivering scalable testing frameworks for enterprise applications. - **Role: Automation Testing** - **Location: Bangalore** - **Experience: 5 to 8 Years** - **Job Type: Full-Time Employment** **What You'll Do:** - Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks and test suites using Python. - Build scalable and reusable automation solutions to support functional, regression, integration, and end-to-end testing. - Develop and execute automated test cases for web applications, backend services, and APIs. - Work extensively on Python-based automation test development and framework enhancement. - Collaborate with development and QA teams to improve test coverage and software quality. - Create automation solutions that support rapid and reliable software releases. - Ensure high-quality deliverables through continuous testing and validation. - Participate in test planning, execution, defect tracking, and quality improvement initiatives. - Support testing activities from the client location and work closely with stakeholders to meet project objectives. **Expertise You'll Bring:** - 5 to 8 years of experience in Automation Testing with strong expertise in Python. - Hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining automation frameworks and test suites. - Strong proficiency in Python-based automation development using Pytest. - Experience developing automated test cases using Playwright with Python. - Ability to create and manage Excel-driven test scenarios with minimal coding effort. - Expertise in automating UI, backend, and API testing workflows. - Experience validating backend processes using SSH, Unix commands, and database queries. - Strong experience in file comparison, report validation, and data integrity testing. - Ability to analyze test failures and provide detailed root-cause analysis. - Hands-on experience testing REST APIs using Postman and automation scripts. - Expertise validating API responses, request payloads, headers, authentication mechanisms, and error handling scenarios. - Strong SQL skills with experience performing database validation and data verification. - Experience validating backend workflows triggered through UI interactions and API calls. - Knowledge of software testing life cycle, test methodologies, and quality assurance best practices. - Experience integrating automation suites into CI/CD pipelines. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. - Experience working in Agile development environments and delivering high-quality software solutions. **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.”***