Lead QA Automation Engineer (Python)
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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
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