Manual Tester

You will design and manage high-fidelity test environments that replicate real-world conditions, working closely with globally distributed teams to deliver high-quality, reliable releases in a fast-paced setting.\n\nRole: Manual Tester\nLocation: Pune\nExperience: 6+ Years\nJob Type: Full Time Employment\n\nWhat You'll Do:\n\nOwn End-to-End Testing Lifecycle: Lead release validation efforts across multiple projects, ensuring stability and quality of deliverables.\nBuild & Manage Test Infrastructure: Design and maintain scalable testing environments across on-prem, virtual, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) using Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform).\nNetwork Protocol Testing: Analyze and validate network traffic using protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SSL/TLS to create realistic and high-fidelity test cases.\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Development, Product Management, and global QE teams to triage defects, track issues, and align with release objectives.\nSIEM & Security Testing: Work with tools like Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel to validate security event logging and insights.\nTest Optimization: Continuously improve testing frameworks, automation, and infrastructure to enhance efficiency and coverage.\nIssue Diagnosis & Debugging: Perform deep-dive troubleshooting across system, network, and application layers.\nDocumentation & Reporting: Maintain clear documentation of test strategies, environments, and release readiness metrics.\n\nExpertise You'll Bring:\n\n510 years of experience in Software Engineering, Quality Engineering, or SDET roles\nHands-on expertise with:\nSIEM tools (Splunk, Elastic, Sentinel)\nInfrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform)\nCloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)\nStrong understanding of network protocols:\nTCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, SSL/TLS\nSolid experience in Linux administration (RHEL/Ubuntu)\nProficiency in Git and collaborative development workflows\nProactive problem solver with a strong sense of ownership\nAbility to manage priorities in ambiguous and fast-paced environments\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in global teams\nStrong analytical thinking with attention to detail\nExperience with Docker and Kubernetes\nDeep understanding of Layer 2–7 networking, including encrypted traffic challenges\nFamiliarity with Zeek, Suricata, and YARA\nExposure to specialized network hardware setups such as Napatech NIC\n\nBenefits:\n\nCompetitive salary and benefits package\nCulture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications\nOpportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies\nEmployee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards\nAnnual health check-ups\nInsurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents\n\nValues-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:\n\nPersistent 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.\n\nWe support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.\nOur office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.\nIf you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment\n\nLet's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers\n\n\"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.\"