EMS QA Automation Engineer

Persistent Systems; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Education sponsorship

Long Service awards

Flexible hours

Project parties

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Persistent is seeking an experienced EMS QA Automation Engineer to join our quality engineering team in Bengaluru. The ideal candidate will have strong automation and manual testing skills with hands-on Python and Selenium experience for EMS telecom applications.

You will design, execute, and maintain automated tests, develop test data and reports, and collaborate with development and product teams to ensure software quality across enterprise network management systems.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of software testing and test automation experience.
• Hands-on with Selenium and Python in EMS environments.
• Experience in EMS testing and telecom network management.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis abilities.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests using Python and Selenium.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and manual testing of EMS applications.
• Create test plans, test cases, and execution reports from requirements.
• Analyze requirements and validate across environments.
• Collaborate with developers and product teams to ensure quality.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and defect triage.

Skills

Selenium

EMS testing

Manual testing

Automation frameworks

Agile / Scrum

Test planning

Root cause analysis

Network management

4G/5G telecom

Debugging skills

Tools

Python

Selenium

Job description

We are seeking an experienced EMS QA Automation Engineer to join our quality engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in automation and manual testing with hands-on experience in Python, Selenium, and telecom EMS applications. This role involves validating enterprise-grade network management systems, ensuring software quality, automating test processes, and collaborating closely with development and product teams to deliver reliable solutions for telecom environments.

• Role: EMS QA Automation Engineer
• Experience: Between 4 to 6 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Python and Selenium.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and manual testing of EMS applications and platforms.
• Analyze business and technical requirements and create comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Execute test scenarios and validate application behavior across multiple environments.
• Identify, document, track, and verify defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot automation failures and perform root cause analysis of test issues.
• Maintain and enhance automation frameworks to improve test coverage and execution efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with developers, architects, and product teams to ensure product quality.
• Validate EMS functionalities related to network management and telecom operations.
• Participate in release validation activities and production readiness assessments.
• Develop and maintain test data, test reports, and quality metrics documentation.
• Ensure compliance with software quality standards, processes, and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for test automation and quality engineering processes.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, test reviews, and defect triage meetings.

Expertise You Bring:

• 4-6 years of experience in Software Testing, Quality Assurance, and Test Automation.
• Extensive experience working with Selenium automation frameworks.
• Proven experience in EMS (Element Management System) testing.
• Strong understanding of manual testing methodologies and testing best practices.
• Experience creating test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test execution reports.
• Hands‑on experience with functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Strong understanding of defect lifecycle management and bug‑tracking processes.
• Experience working with telecom network management systems and operations environments.
• Knowledge of 4G/5G technologies and telecom domain concepts.
• Familiarity with automation framework design, maintenance, and optimization.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle and quality assurance processes.
• Experience working in Agile and Scrum-based environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple testing activities effectively.
• 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
• 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.

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