Automation Engineer

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 have delivered 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9% Q-o-Q and 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been named the fastest-growing Indian IT services brand in the “Brand Finance India 100” 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider Lens™ 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Application Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025

About Position:

• Role: Sr. Automation Engineer
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• Experience: 8 to 12 years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment
• Mandatory Mention 3 skills: Automation, Python, Selenium WebDriver, Katalon Studio

What You'll Do:

• We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Python, Selenium, and Katalon Studio to join our Quality Engineering team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring software quality through automation, collaborate directly with clients and cross-functional teams, and drive quality initiatives across Agile delivery programs.
• The candidate should possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, hands-on experience with test automation frameworks, and practical knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Exposure to AI/ML-based testing and intelligent automation will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Experience in Software Quality Assurance and Automation Testing
• Hands-on automation experience
• Proven experience working in client-facing roles
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments

Required Technical Skills

Test Automation

• Strong proficiency in Python
• Hands-on experience with Selenium WebDriver
• Extensive experience with Katalon Studio
• Experience designing and maintaining automation frameworks
• Functional, Regression, Smoke, Integration, and End-to-End Testing
• API Testing (Postman/REST APIs preferred)

Tools & Platforms

• JIRA for defect and sprint management
• Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing
• Git/GitHub/GitLab
• Jenkins or CI/CD pipelines
• Test Management and Reporting tools

Methodologies

• Agile Scrum
• Sprint Planning & Estimation
• User Story Validation
• Defect Lifecycle Management
• Continuous Testing Practices

Good to Have

• AI/ML-based testing concepts
• Experience with AI-assisted test generation tools
• Knowledge of Generative AI, Copilot-based testing accelerators, or intelligent automation frameworks
• Cloud-based testing exposure (AWS/Azure)

Roles & Responsibilities

Quality Engineering & Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Python, Selenium, and Katalon.
• Create reusable automation scripts for web, API, and integration testing scenarios.
• Identify automation opportunities and drive automation-first quality engineering practices.
• Perform root cause analysis of defects and ensure timely resolution.

Client Engagement

• Act as the primary QA representative during client discussions, demos, and quality reviews.
• Gather and understand business requirements from client stakeholders and translate them into test scenarios.
• Provide quality metrics, test status, and risk assessments to clients and project leadership.
• Build trust with client teams through proactive communication and quality-focused delivery.

Agile Delivery Support

• Participate in Sprint Planning, Backlog Grooming, Daily Stand-ups, Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Review user stories and acceptance criteria for testability and completeness.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and DevOps teams.
• Support continuous integration and continuous testing practices within Agile teams.

Test Management & Governance

• Create test strategies, test plans, and execution reports.
• Manage defects through JIRA and maintain QA documentation in Confluence.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects.
• Drive quality gates and release readiness assessments.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Mentor junior QA engineers and automation testers.
• Promote QA best practices, coding standards, and automation frameworks.
• Contribute to process improvements and testing innovation initiatives.
• Support estimation, resource planning, and delivery commitments.

AI/ML & Innovation (Preferred)

• Explore AI-driven test case generation and intelligent defect prediction techniques.
• Evaluate emerging AI testing tools and frameworks to improve productivity.
• Contribute to organization-wide quality engineering transformation initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Excellent client communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Self-driven and outcome-oriented mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively within distributed global teams
• Strong ownership and accountability for quality deliverables

Benefits:

• · Competitive salary and benefits package
• · Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles 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

Inclusive 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.

• We offer hybrid work options and flexible working hours to accommodate various needs and preferences.
• · Our office is equipped with accessible facilities, including adjustable workstations, ergonomic chairs, 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. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Our company fosters a values-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to:

• Accelerate growth, both professionally and personally
• Impact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologies
• Enjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the core
• Unlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry’s best

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.”