Chief Test Automation Engineer – Python

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 Chief Test Automation Engineer specializing in Python to lead our test automation initiatives.

You will drive automation strategies, design scalable solutions, and collaborate with scrum and development teams to enhance testing processes. Join us to shape the future of quality assurance and continuous improvement in our projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive test automation to ensure repeatable tests are automated and reduce test cycle time during releases
• Participate in scrum teams with development teams to define and refine unit, integration, and performance testing
• Create, execute, and maintain scripts and tools for various testing frameworks
• Implement, collect, analyze, and report team and project metrics demonstrating business value and continuous improvement
• Design large-scale test automation solutions with deep technical details
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to identify project requirements
• Design maintainable, extensible, and modular test automation solutions following industry best practices such as SOLID and design patterns
• Create and maintain test automation frameworks and shared solutions usable across multiple projects and programs
• Define and implement comprehensive test automation strategies including roadmap, tools, frameworks, and approaches
• Create and maintain documentation for automation processes, workflows, and configurations
• Evaluate and select optimal test automation tools for various purposes
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to clean coding principles and quality gates
• Lead proof of concept initiatives to explore new automation technologies and methodologies
• Integrate test automation with CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless delivery

Requirements

• Minimum 12 years of experience with Python coding and test automation frameworks
• Strong expertise in UI automation, Web Service and API testing
• Proven knowledge of design patterns and clean coding principles including SOLID
• Experience in defining and implementing testing strategies and metrics
• Ability to conduct thorough code reviews ensuring high code quality
• Strong leadership skills with experience driving test automation initiatives in large teams
• Proven track record designing scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks
• Experience working in Scrum and Agile development environments
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes to integrate automated testing
• Experience creating and maintaining documentation for automation workflows and processes
• Ability to evaluate and select appropriate automation tools based on project needs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize test automation processes
• Experience collaborating with business stakeholders to gather and refine project requirements

Nice to have

• Exposure to AI implementation and Generative AI tools
• Knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Experience with Agents and Multi-Cloud Platforms (MCPs)

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.)