Quality Architect

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 looking for an **Architect (Test Automation)** who will be responsible for covering customers' business goals and technical tasks, planning the full-cycle project infrastructure and design, and deciding which components the product will comprise. This role is for those enthusiastic about engineering solutions and technologies, with opportunities to create proofs-of-concept, participate in pre-sales, consult clients, and conduct audits of existing solutions to evaluate their effectiveness and determine improvements. **Responsibilities** - Design large-scale solutions with deep technical details - Work closely with business stakeholders to identify project requirements - Design TA solutions that are maintainable, extensible, modular, and follow good industry practices (SOLID, design patterns, etc.) so project or program teams can implement them - Create and maintain TA frameworks, TA solutions, or other shared formats usable by all projects and programs across the company - Define and implement comprehensive test automation strategies including roadmap, tools, framework, and approach - Create and maintain documentation for automation processes, workflows, and configurations - Evaluate and select the best test automation tools for different purposes - Oversee the definition, selection, and extension of test automation architecture frameworks - Monitor and report on key quality metrics such as defect density, test coverage, and release cycle times for manual, automated, and performance testing - Oversee manual and automated testing efforts to validate functional, integration, regression, and performance aspects - Drive continuous improvement initiatives in test processes, tools, and techniques to accelerate digital transformation - Perform architecture reviews and audits - Establish project necessities and goals to reach a "go-live" solution - Engage in hands-on pre-sale activities including proposals, RFPs, RFIs, and demos - Communicate directly with customers during solution architecture design or implementation activities **Requirements** - 12 to 15 years of experience in IT - Knowledge of GenAI tools, testing AI/ML based systems, using LLMs, MCPs, RAG, and evaluating Agents through DeepEval/Ragas - Proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language, preferably Java, C# .NET, or Python - Familiarity with JavaScript and TypeScript - Understanding of industry trends and best practices - Proactive approach and leadership in architecture engagement **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.)