Lead Test Automation Engineer (Java)

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Test Automation Engineer with expertise in Java-based automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain scalable automated test solutions for web applications and APIs, collaborating closely with developers and QA teams.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain automated test frameworks using Java
• Build automated tests for web applications, APIs and backend services
• Define test strategies, test plans and automation coverage
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Analyze test results, identify defects and collaborate with development teams on resolution
• Improve test reliability, maintainability and execution efficiency
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions and quality engineering initiatives
• Mentor junior and mid-level QA engineers on automation best practices

Requirements:

• Strong background in test automation using Java
• Expertise in Selenium, Playwright, Cypress or similar automation tools
• Solid knowledge of testing frameworks such as JUnit, TestNG, Cucumber or similar
• Proficiency in API testing using tools or libraries such as REST Assured, Postman or similar
• Good understanding of software testing principles, QA processes and test design techniques
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps or similar
• Familiarity with Git and version control practices
• Good understanding of Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong analytical, debugging and communication skills
• Background in performance testing tools
• Familiarity with Docker or cloud-based test execution
• Hands-on experience with BDD