Lead Automation Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Automation Engineer to join our team.

In this role, you will drive the automation testing strategy and guide a team of engineers toward delivering high-quality solutions. You will play a key part in shaping testing practices and ensuring seamless integration with modern development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall test strategy across automation activities
• Establish tool configuration and setup to support automation initiatives
• Enhance the existing Katalon Studio framework to expand its capabilities
• Add detailed test cases covering key functional areas and scenarios
• Propose efficient solutions for testing challenges and process improvements
• Execute test cases and monitor their outcomes across cycles
• Generate user-friendly test reports for stakeholder visibility
• Integrate Katalon automation reports with Polarion for centralized tracking
• Validate custom keywords used within automation frameworks
• Implement the setup required for smooth automation operations
• Establish clear test processes for the team to follow consistently
• Define roles and responsibilities within the automation team
• Train team members on automation frameworks and best practices
• Coach and support the team throughout the development lifecycle
• Facilitate the transition of automation work and knowledge to the broader team

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional relevant experience in automation engineering
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in people management or team leadership, overseeing a team of 5 or more FTEs
• Experience in automation testing integrated with DevOps pipelines
• Hands-on implementation of automation using Katalon Studio and Appium
• Practical experience with unit testing and UX testing activities
• Working knowledge of TDD and BDD frameworks for structured test development
• Background in working within fast-paced Agile environments
• Extensive knowledge of Katalon, Bitbucket, GitLab, TeamCity, and Source Tree
• Proven ability to plan and coordinate test automation activities
• Skill in creating and communicating the test strategy to the automation team
• Ability to ensure the team consistently follows standard automation processes
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2 level or higher, both written and verbal

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
• Familiarity with Atlassian Jira for tracking test activities and defects
• Experience with GUI testing across different platforms and applications
• Working knowledge of Postman for API testing and validation
• Background in web service and API test automation

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
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn