[Hiring] Lead QA Automation Engineer @EPAM Systems

Role Description

We are looking for a Lead QA Automation Engineer with 8+ years of experience to drive test automation strategy and lead a team of QA engineers. The role combines hands-on automation expertise in Python with team leadership, ensuring high-quality delivery across complex enterprise applications, APIs, and Big Data systems.

• Lead the QA automation team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance support
• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks using Python and frameworks such as PyTest
• Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting for Big Data applications
• Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams to integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure consistent use of version control and maintain high-quality automation code standards
• Conduct code reviews, implement best practices, and define automation strategy for new initiatives
• Leverage AI-assisted tools for test generation, automation script design, and efficiency improvements
• Facilitate risk assessment and defect management to ensure high-quality releases

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in QA automation with proven leadership experience in QA automation teams
• Strong experience with Big Data testing and distributed data validation
• Expertise in Python, PyTest, and test automation framework design
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins and GitLab CI
• Proficiency in version control tools such as Git
• Capability to mentor junior engineers and drive adoption of automation best practices
• Flexibility to use AI tools to enhance test design, efficiency, and coverage