About the Position

We're on the lookout for a Senior Automation Tester to become part of our team. The right candidate brings solid Java test automation expertise, practical experience with Selenium and REST API validation, and a working understanding of web application security along with common OWASP risk areas.

Responsibilities

Create, build out, and sustain automated testing scripts written in Java
Establish and keep up UI-level automation efforts through the Selenium framework
Write automated test coverage targeting REST APIs and underlying backend services
Confirm that security vulnerability patches have been correctly applied and that flagged issues are fully resolved
Execute functional, integration, and regression test cycles following security patches, dependency updates, and other application modifications
Verify outcomes and remediation efforts by leveraging Veracode or comparable SAST, SCA, and DAST platforms
Partner with development staff to recreate security-related defects and confirm that fixes have been properly implemented
Guarantee that security-related fixes don't introduce new problems into functionality that's critical to business operations
Review results from automated testing, pinpoint failed cases, and assist with tracing issues back to their source
Carry out validation at the API and database level whenever the situation calls for it
Work in close coordination with developers, QA colleagues, product stakeholders, and other team members
Help drive improvements in test coverage, automation practices, and overall quality standards across applications

Requirements

Three-plus years of applied, hands-on experience in Java-driven test automation
Solid, practical background working with Selenium
Considerable experience validating and testing REST APIs
Background incorporating and running automated tests as part of CI/CD pipeline workflows
Working comprehension of web application security principles along with frequently encountered OWASP vulnerabilities
Capability to assess and confirm fixes related to security concerns
Hands-on background conducting functional, integration, and regression testing
Sharp troubleshooting and analytical thinking abilities
Capacity to operate effectively within established enterprise systems and navigate complex business processes
Solid grasp of SQL along with experience performing database-level validation
Reasonable communication skills paired with working English fluency at B2 level or higher, supporting comprehension of business needs and their translation into agentic architectures

Nice to Have

Background incorporating and sustaining automated testing within CI/CD pipeline environments
Direct, practical experience working with Veracode or similar security testing solutions
Exposure to SAST, SCA, and/or DAST tooling along with the ability to interpret their output
Background testing applications constructed using Spring or Spring Boot frameworks
Experience conducting regression testing and automation work within legacy enterprise environments
Background testing applications going through dependency, framework, or security-driven upgrade processes
Experience either constructing or modernizing large-scale, complex technical systems

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

Locations

Brazil
Colombia
Mexico

Skills

Automated Testing in Java
REST API
SQL
Security Vulnerabilities
Selenium
CI/CD
Veracode SAST/DAST

Senior Automation Tester (Java)

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