EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
We are seeking a Lead Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in Java-based test automation frameworks, API testing, and CI/CD integration. The ideal candidate will design scalable automation solutions, drive quality engineering practices, and mentor teams to accelerate software testing and delivery.
Responsibilities
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Design, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Java
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Build robust automation solutions using Selenium
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Lead framework architecture decisions focused on scalability, maintainability, and reusability
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Implement parallel execution strategies and optimize execution times across browsers and platforms
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Develop reusable libraries, utilities, and framework extensions
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Design and implement API automation solutions for REST and SOAP services
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Validate XML and JSON payloads through serialization and deserialization techniques
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Handle session management and API integration testing
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Conduct code reviews and enforce clean coding standards
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Establish and govern coding standards, branching strategies, and version control best practices
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Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions
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Configure static code analysis and quality gates, and publish automation reports and dashboards for stakeholders
Requirements
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9 to 14 years of experience in IT
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Expertise in Java, Object-Oriented Programming principles (Classes and Objects, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation, Abstraction)
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Proficiency in Selenium, API test automation, and CI/CD integration
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Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms including Basic Authentication, Bearer Tokens, OAuth, and NTLM
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Familiarity with software design patterns including Singleton, Factory, Decorator, Page Object Model (POM), and Page Factory
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Competency in Jenkins and GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipeline integration
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Background in generating and utilizing embeddings for semantic search applications
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Understanding of similarity search and retrieval mechanisms
Nice to have
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Understanding of Transformer Architecture, Attention Mechanisms, and Transformer-based model architectures
We offer
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Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
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Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
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Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
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Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
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Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
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Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
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Focused individual development
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Benefit package:
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Health benefits
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Retirement benefits
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Paid time off
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Flexible benefits
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Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)
