Lead Automation Test Engineer - Java with Playwright

Job description

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 • Design, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Java • Build robust automation solutions using Selenium • Lead framework architecture decisions focused on scalability, maintainability, and reusability • Implement parallel execution strategies and optimize execution times across browsers and platforms • Develop reusable libraries, utilities, and framework extensions • Design and implement API automation solutions for REST and SOAP services • Validate XML and JSON payloads through serialization and deserialization techniques • Handle session management and API integration testing • Conduct code reviews and enforce clean coding standards • Establish and govern coding standards, branching strategies, and version control best practices • Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions • Configure static code analysis and quality gates, and publish automation reports and dashboards for stakeholders Requirements • 9 to 14 years of experience in IT • Expertise in Java, Object-Oriented Programming principles (Classes and Objects, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation, Abstraction) • Proficiency in Selenium, API test automation, and CI/CD integration • Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms including Basic Authentication, Bearer Tokens, OAuth, and NTLM • Familiarity with software design patterns including Singleton, Factory, Decorator, Page Object Model (POM), and Page Factory • Competency in Jenkins and GitHub Actions for CI/CD pipeline integration • Background in generating and utilizing embeddings for semantic search applications • Understanding of similarity search and retrieval mechanisms Nice to have • Understanding of Transformer Architecture, Attention Mechanisms, and Transformer-based model architectures We offer • Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies • Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications • Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms • Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons • Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions • Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects • Focused individual development • Benefit package: • Health benefits • Retirement benefits • Paid time off • Flexible benefits • Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)