We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Tester in Java to become part of our team.
In this position, you will take on a key role in safeguarding the quality and dependability of software products through solid automation practices. You will work with cross-functional teams to advance testing excellence and help establish a strong culture of quality engineering.
Responsibilities
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Architect and deliver automation testing solutions that match project goals and quality benchmarks
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Build and support automated test scripts that enable ongoing validation across release cycles
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Partner with developers, product managers, and fellow QA engineers to achieve thorough test coverage
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Drive test planning activities and shape testing approaches for both new capabilities and existing functionality
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Examine requirements and turn them into clearly structured test scenarios
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Detect, log, and follow up on defects, ensuring prompt resolution and transparent communication
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Engage in agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
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Guide junior team members and share best practices to elevate the overall capability of the team
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Regularly review and refine testing processes, tools, and frameworks
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Deliver quality insights and reports to stakeholders to enable well-informed decisions
Requirements
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A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
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A minimum of 3 years of applicable experience in software quality assurance and test automation
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Strong command of QA methodologies, encompassing manual and automated testing, planning, and execution
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Practical experience embedding automated tests into CI/CD pipelines through tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
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Demonstrated mentorship and coaching abilities, with a track record of growing junior engineers and nurturing a learning environment
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Project management capabilities, including task delegation, sprint planning, and progress monitoring
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Conflict resolution skills, with the ability to navigate disagreements and preserve team unity
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Strong stakeholder communication skills, comfortable sharing quality metrics and updates with leadership
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Proven experience designing test strategies that are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business objectives
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Working knowledge of risk-based testing, with the ability to prioritize efforts according to impact and likelihood of failure
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Dedication to process improvement, continuously assessing and refining QA practices and tools
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Flexibility to adjust quickly in fast-paced or shifting project conditions
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Sharp eye for detail, with the ability to spot edge cases and maintain high product quality
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Empathy and emotional awareness to understand team dynamics and individual drivers
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Hands-on background in REST and SOAP API test automation using Rest Assured
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Proven experience designing and maintaining automation scripts that confirm systems meet acceptance criteria
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Solid background working within Agile methodologies
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Outstanding organizational, troubleshooting, and analytical capabilities
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Substantial experience in functional, integration, and regression testing
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Experience producing unit tests focused on robustness, including edge cases, usability, and overall reliability
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Strong working knowledge of manual testing practices
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Practical experience integrating test suites into CI/CD pipelines
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Excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written (B2+ level or higher)
We offer
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International projects with top brands
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Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
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Healthcare benefits
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Employee financial programs
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
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Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
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Global career opportunities
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Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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EPAM Employee Groups
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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
