Lead Automation Tester in Java

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

Our team seeks a skilled and dedicated Lead Automation Tester with strong Java expertise.

This role involves taking charge of developing, optimizing, and implementing automated testing frameworks to ensure superior quality throughout our software development process. We welcome candidates who possess sharp analytical skills for quality improvement and are eager to contribute to a meaningful and challenging role.

Responsibilities

Design functional, integration, and acceptance test plans
Develop automated testing strategies for regression, functional, and smoke testing
Ensure seamless incorporation of testing processes into the DevOps pipeline
Identify and resolve system discrepancies quickly
Conduct automation testing for backend services
Monitor and document software defects with precision
Administer test data and maintain test environments carefully
Maintain version control of testing scripts accurately

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline; preference for candidates with Master’s degrees
Minimum of 5 years in Quality Assurance, including 3 years in test automation development
Leadership experience of at least 1 year in relevant roles
Proficiency in Gradle, Groovy, Java, Selenium, and Serenity BDD tools
Background in developing and maintaining reliable automation scripts
Expertise in building testing frameworks from scratch
Familiarity with white box testing and advanced mocking techniques
Strong understanding of agile methodologies paired with advanced analytical skills
Competency in functional, integration, and regression testing practices
Skills in designing unit tests to address edge cases, usability concerns, and reliability challenges
Comprehensive knowledge of manual testing strategies and approaches
Capability to integrate sophisticated testing strategies into CI/CD pipelines seamlessly
Qualifications in effective software documentation and professional English (B2 level or above)

Nice to have

Familiarity with implementing CI/CD practices
Understanding of version control using GitHub
Knowledge of container orchestration with 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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