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Functional Tester

Persistent Systems pune, Maharashtra, India

hybridfull-time
Posted Feb 4, 2026Apply by Mar 6, 2026

Role & seniority: Functional Tester, Mid-Senior level

Stack/tools: L2/L3 network/telecom or application protocols; REST API testing; Unix/Linux; JIRA; GitLab CI/CD; Python (automation) or Selenium (UI automation)

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Test network/telecom systems focusing on L2/L3 and application-level protocols; perform REST API testing with debugging

  • Ensure basic network security compliance during testing and deployments

  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines (GitLab) and develop/maintain automation scripts or UI tests

Must-have skills

  • Hands-on experience in network/telecom domains with L2/L3 or application protocols

  • REST API testing with debugging

  • Unix/Linux environment proficiency

  • Experience with JIRA for test/defect tracking

  • Basic knowledge of GitLab CI/CD

Nice-to-haves

  • Python-based test automation

  • UI automation with Selenium

Location & work type

  • Location: All Persistent locations

  • Employment type: Full-time; hybrid work; flexible hours; accessible/ergonomic workplace; potential for company-sponsored education and certifications

Full Description

About Position

We are seeking for Functional Tester with hands on experience network/Telecom domain with L2/L3 protocols (or) any Application protocols,

Role: Functional Tester

Location: All Persistent Locations

Experience: 6 to 10 Years

Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You’ll Do

Work on network and telecom systems, focusing on L2/L3 protocols and application-level protocols. Perform REST API testing, including debugging and validation of integrations. Ensure basic network security compliance during testing and deployments. Operate in Unix/Linux environments for configuration, troubleshooting, and automation tasks. Use testing and defect tracking tools like JIRA to manage and report issues effectively. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, ensuring smooth build and deployment processes. Develop automation scripts using Python or perform UI automation with Selenium to enhance testing efficiency.

Expertise You'll Bring

Good knowledge in network/Telecom domain with L2/L3 protocols (or) any Application protocols Basic Network security skills REST API testing with debugging skills is must Exp. in Unix/Linux environment is must Good in Testing/defect tracking tool like JIRA

Should have basic knowledge in GitLab CI/CD: Pipelines Automation with Python (or) UI Automation with selenium is added advantage

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.”

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

Functional TestingNetwork DomainTelecom DomainL2 ProtocolsL3 ProtocolsApplication ProtocolsREST API TestingDebuggingNetwork SecurityUnix/LinuxJIRAGitLab CI/CDPython AutomationSelenium UI Automationmulti-location

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