We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our team.
In this role, you will play a key part in shaping how automation testing is designed, executed, and evolved across the project. You will collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure testing practices align with modern development workflows and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.
Responsibilities
-
Define the overall test strategy across all automation-related activities
-
Configure tools and establish the setup required to support automation initiatives
-
Extend the existing Katalon Studio framework to broaden its capabilities
-
Create detailed test cases covering critical functional areas and scenarios
-
Propose efficient solutions to testing challenges and process improvements
-
Execute test cases and monitor their results throughout execution cycles
-
Deliver user-friendly test reports that provide clear visibility to stakeholders
-
Integrate Katalon automation reports with Polarion to enable centralized tracking
-
Validate custom keywords used within automation frameworks
-
Roll out the setup needed for smooth and consistent automation operations
-
Establish clear test processes for the team to follow in a consistent manner
-
Define roles and responsibilities within the automation team
-
Train team members on automation frameworks and recommended best practices
-
Coach and support the team throughout the entire development lifecycle
-
Facilitate the handover of automation work and knowledge to the wider team
Requirements
-
At least 3 years of professional relevant experience in automation engineering
-
Background in automation testing integrated with DevOps pipelines
-
Applied implementation of automation using Katalon Studio and Appium
-
Practical involvement in unit testing and UX testing activities
-
Working understanding of TDD and BDD frameworks for structured test creation
-
Experience operating within fast-paced Agile environments
-
Broad knowledge of Katalon, Bitbucket, GitLab, TeamCity, and Source Tree
-
Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate test automation efforts
-
Skill in shaping and communicating the test strategy to the automation team
-
Capability to ensure the team consistently adheres to standard automation processes
-
Hands-on experience with Cucumber for behavior-driven test scenarios and Selenium for web application test automation
-
Confident English communication at B2 level or higher, in both written and spoken forms
Nice to have
-
Familiarity with Atlassian Jira for tracking test activities and defects
-
Experience in Continuous Integration development and maintenance to support automated workflows
-
Practical exposure to GUI testing across different platforms and applications
-
Working knowledge of Postman for API testing and validation
-
Background in web service and API test automation
We offer
-
International projects with top brands
-
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
-
Healthcare benefits
-
Employee financial programs
-
Paid time off and sick leave
-
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
-
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
-
Global career opportunities
-
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
-
EPAM Employee Groups
-
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
