Lead Automation Tester in Java

Automated Testing in Java, Gradle, Groovy, Java, Selenium, Serenity BDD, Testing Tools

Our team is seeking a skilled and committed Lead Automation Tester with expertise in Java.

The ideal candidate will lead efforts to design, implement, and enhance automated testing frameworks to ensure and uphold high-quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle. We aim to connect with professionals who excel in identifying defects and are driven by the pursuit of improved software quality. We welcome candidates to apply for this exciting role.

Responsibilities

Design functional, integration, and acceptance tests
Develop automated testing strategies for regression, functional, and smoke tests
Integrate testing stages seamlessly within the DevOps pipeline
Identify and resolve system inconsistencies quickly
Conduct automation testing on backend services
Monitor and document defects meticulously
Administer test data and environments effectively
Maintain version control of testing scripts

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field; preference for Master’s degree holders
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance, including at least 3 years in test automation development
At least 1 year of leadership experience
Proficiency in Gradle, Groovy, Java, Selenium, and Serenity BDD
Background in developing and managing automation scripts
Expertise in building testing frameworks from scratch
Competency in white box testing and mocking techniques
Flexibility to use agile methodologies combined with strong analytical skills
Understanding of functional, integration, and regression testing
Skills in designing unit tests to address edge cases, usability, and system reliability
Qualifications in manual testing techniques
Capability to integrate testing approaches within CI/CD pipelines
Strong documentation skills and proficiency in English (B2 level or higher)

Nice to have

Knowledge of CI/CD methodologies
Familiarity with GitHub
Background in Kubernetes

Benefits

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
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