Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
We are currently seeking an experienced Lead Test Automation Engineer in Python with a strong background in automation and performance solutions for our dynamic team.
This role is expected to design, develop, and maintain high-standard automated regression suites and test harnesses. If you're a motivated, tech-savvy, and strategic thinker, there's a place for you on our team. Apply today!
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions, including building automated regression suites and test harnesses that follow organizational standards
- Develop inclusive test plans and test cases from functional and design specifications; execute those cases and report the results
- Work closely with development teams to deliver business functionality that aligns with quality requirements and acceptance criteria
- Acts as a test lead, mentor project staff, and ensure best practices are applied in all testing activities
- Review and approve work of project team members, keeping testing activities on schedule
- Build efficient testing solutions for web, services/APIs, databases, and actively participate in their functional, system, and regression testing
- Participate in project scoping, functional reviews, and technical reviews; ensure alignment with automation/performance strategies during architecture/design reviews
- Capture quality assurance data and metrics to facilitate risk analysis for quality delivery
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience in software testing across all layers (API, DB, and UI), including testing planning and execution
- 1+ years of relevant leadership experience
- Excellent understanding of QA and testing methodologies and best practices
- Knowledge of Python and proficiency in creating/maintaining and executing automation tests using Selenium
- Familiarity with Agile processes, preferably Scrum
- Understanding and proficiency of working with REST service and SOA architecture
- Experience in creating/maintaining automation frameworks
- Familiarity with SQL for complex database querying and management activities
- Exposure to distributed source control systems, preferably Git
- Good knowledge of test data management techniques
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, written communications, and high standards of confidentiality
- Fluent English at a B2+ level
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS/Azure and testing experience with micro-services, containers, Dockers
- Proficiency with DevOps pipeline in a containerized environment using Azure DevOps/Jenkins
- Knowledge of DB processes, data validation, transformation logics, data migration, and file storage in S3
- Experience in change management and defect tracking tools
We Offer
- Opportunity to work with a leading tech company, EPAM Systems
- Hybrid work model in Kazakhstan
- Competitive contractor terms
About the Company
EPAM Systems is a global software product development and digital platform engineering company. We partner with many of the world’s leading businesses to innovate and accelerate their digital transformation.