Lead QA Automation Engineer (Python)

Company: EPAM Systems
Location: Poland
Type: remote
Posted: Nov 1, 2026
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EPAM Systems, a global IT services company, is hiring a Lead QA Automation Engineer in Poland. The role requires 8+ years of experience in Python and PyTest, with a focus on Big Data testing and CI/CD integration. Candidates should have proven leadership skills and familiarity with AI-assisted testing tools. The position offers a hybrid work model within Poland, up to 60 days of remote work abroad annually, and an employee stock purchase plan with a 15% discount.

We are looking for a Lead QA Automation Engineer with 8+ years of experience to drive test automation strategy and lead a team of QA engineers. The role combines hands-on automation expertise in Python with team leadership, ensuring high-quality delivery across complex enterprise applications, APIs, and Big Data systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the QA automation team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance support
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks using Python and frameworks such as PyTest
  • Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting for Big Data applications
  • Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams to integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines
  • Ensure consistent use of version control and maintain high-quality automation code standards
  • Conduct code reviews, implement best practices, and define automation strategy for new initiatives
  • Leverage AI-assisted tools for test generation, automation script design, and efficiency improvements
  • Facilitate risk assessment and defect management to ensure high-quality releases

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in QA automation with proven leadership experience in QA automation teams
  • Strong experience with Big Data testing and distributed data validation
  • Expertise in Python, PyTest, and test automation framework design
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins and GitLab CI
  • Proficiency in version control tools such as Git
  • Capability to mentor junior engineers and drive adoption of automation best practices
  • Flexibility to use AI tools to enhance test design, efficiency, and coverage

Benefits

We gather like-minded people:

  • Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization
  • Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture
  • Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Business-driven relocation opportunities

We provide growth opportunities:

  • Career development programs
  • Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • English classes

We cover it all:

  • Stable pay
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Referral bonuses up to $2,000
  • Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more
  • Corporate, social and well-being events

Please, note:

  • Benefits listed above are available to employees only
  • We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

About the Company

Name: EPAM Systems

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