QA Automation Engineer - Playwright & AI

Persistent Systems; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Company-sponsored higher education and

Certifications

Long Service awards

Insurance coverage: group term life

Job summary

Persistent is seeking a QA Automation Engineer with strong Playwright expertise and AI-enabled testing capabilities in Gurugram. The role focuses on building scalable automation frameworks, driving quality engineering initiatives, and integrating AI-assisted testing into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities include designing automation for web and API, validating AI-generated tests, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and modern test automation frameworks.
• Extensive experience in API testing and automation.
• Knowledge of GitHub Copilot and AI-driven testing tools.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for web, API, and enterprise applications.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Playwright and other modern automation tools.
• Implement AI-assisted testing solutions for test case generation, script creation, defect prediction, and test optimization.
• Build and maintain API automation using REST Assured, Postman, or equivalents.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines for continuous testing and faster releases.
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams for timely resolution.
• Review AI-generated test cases and automation outputs for quality and reliability.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote automation best practices across teams.

Skills

Playwright

API testing

CI/CD

AI-enabled testing

GItHub Copilot

Agile

Tools

REST Assured

Postman

Git

Jira

Zephyr

TestRail

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in Playwright and AI-enabled testing solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building scalable automation frameworks, driving quality engineering initiatives, implementing AI-assisted testing capabilities, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products. This role requires hands‑on experience in web and API automation, modern testing practices, CI/CD integration, and the adoption of AI tools to improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.

• Location: Gurugram
• Experience: 5 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks for web, API, and enterprise applications.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Playwright and other modern automation tools.
• Implement AI-assisted testing solutions for test case generation, script creation, defect prediction, and test optimization.
• Build and maintain API automation frameworks using tools such as REST Assured, Postman, or equivalent technologies.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and faster releases.
• Analyze test execution results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams for timely resolution.
• Review and validate AI-generated test cases, automation scripts, and defect analysis outputs.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to identify failure patterns, quality risks, and root causes of defects.
• Optimize self-healing automation frameworks to reduce test maintenance efforts and improve reliability.
• Participate in test strategy development, sprint planning, estimation, and risk assessment activities.
• Support release readiness reviews and quality gate assessments.
• Evaluate emerging AI-enabled testing tools and recommend innovative solutions for quality engineering.
• Mentor junior QA engineers and promote automation best practices across teams.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders including developers, product owners, DevOps teams, and business analysts.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 5-8 years of experience in software testing and test automation.
• Strong hands-on experience with Playwright and modern test automation frameworks.
• Extensive experience in API testing and automation.
• Strong understanding of test design techniques, defect lifecycle management, and quality assurance principles.
• Experience with GitHub Copilot, AI-driven testing tools, self-healing frameworks, or similar AI-enabled solutions.
• Knowledge of prompt engineering techniques for generating test scenarios, scripts, test data, and edge cases.
• Understanding of responsible AI practices, including validation of AI outputs, privacy considerations, and hallucination risks.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience using Git or similar version control systems.
• Knowledge of AWS services and testing applications deployed in AWS environments.
• Familiarity with Jira, Zephyr, TestRail, or equivalent test management tools.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to lead automation initiatives and drive continuous quality improvements.
• 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

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."