Lead Automation Tester

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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 highly skilled Lead Automation Tester in Java to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to the quality and reliability of complex software systems. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust solutions and support continuous improvement in testing practices. Responsibilities Design and implement comprehensive test plans, test cases, and regression suites for web, mobile, and backend platforms Carry out multiple testing approaches, including functional, regression, integration, system, user acceptance, smoke, and sanity testing Develop and enhance automation frameworks for Angular-based frontend and Golang backend services Expand and maintain automated test suites to ensure coverage of new and existing features Build and refine regression and smoke test suites to maintain application stability Assess API functionality using tools such as Postman, Swagger, or custom automation solutions Evaluate backend processes, microservices, data flows, caching, and distributed system operations Check database activities, including SQL/NoSQL schema updates, migrations, and data consistency Partner with developers to replicate issues and determine root causes Engage in design and architecture sessions to maximize testability Help define quality standards and release criteria Execute load, stress, scalability, and performance testing with tools like JMeter, Locust, Gatling, or K6 Track logs and performance metrics using Datadog, Splunk, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, or GCP Stackdriver Support the creation of robust CI/CD pipelines with automated quality checks Prepare and update documentation for test plans and strategies Champion QA best practices and foster ongoing improvements throughout the development lifecycle Requirements Minimum 5 years of experience in automated testing At least one year of experience leading and managing development teams Deep knowledge of frontend and backend testing methodologies Practical experience building test automation with Java Strong skills in debugging, analysis, and problem resolution Background in testing distributed systems, microservices, and event‑driven solutions Effective verbal and written communication for team collaboration Advanced English communication skills at B2 level or above Nice to have Experience with Google Cloud Platform or other leading cloud providers such as AWS or Azure Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, or similar containerized testing environments Familiarity with contract testing tools like Pact or Hoverfly Experience testing data pipelines, ETL processes, or machine learning and AI‑driven systems We offer International projects with top brands Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers 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 Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology, Engineering, and Quality Assurance Industries Software Development, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals #J-18808-Ljbffr