Senior Test Automation Engineer

About Position:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Automation QA Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about quality, automation, and cutting-edge technologies in the video streaming domain. You will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our web applications and services.Role: Senior Test Automation Engineer – OTT & Video Streaming PlatformsLocation: BangaloreExperience: 6+ YearsJob Type: Full Time EmploymentWhat You'll Do:Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks and test suites for web applications and APIs.Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and DevOps to ensure high-quality releases.Lead efforts in identifying test automation opportunities and implementing solutions to improve test coverage and efficiency.Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to test automation and application defects.Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes.Drive adoption of best practices in test automation, including TDD/BDD methodologies.Explore and integrate AI-driven tools and techniques to enhance QA automation capabilities.Mentor junior QA engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.Expertise You'll Bring:Minimum 6+ years in software engineering or test automation roles.Proficiency in automation frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium, Cucumber, Appium, JUnit, etc.Hands-on experience in the video streaming domain with technologies like DASH, HLS, MPEG-4, WideVine, FairPlay.Strong programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or Go.Deep understanding of REST APIs, HTML5, CSS, and web fundamentals.Familiarity with TDD/BDD paradigms and AI for QA automation.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals including operating systems, algorithms, data structures, and databases.Passion for leveraging automation to improve product quality and development velocity.Proven experience working on large-scale web applications hosted on cloud platforms.Effective communication and collaboration skills across teams.Demonstrated interest or experience in Generative AI tools and technologies, either professionally or personally.Benefits:Competitive salary and benefits packageCulture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certificationsOpportunity to work with cutting-edge technologiesEmployee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awardsAnnual health check-upsInsurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parentsValues-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work 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 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 employmentLet’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”