Lead Java Automation Test Engineer with retail/eCommerce experience

EPAM Systems; Colombia; Remote; COP 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Upskilling and certification programs

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Lead Java Automation Test Engineer with strong retail/eCommerce experience to drive quality across the full technology stack: Web/UI, Mobile, APIs/Backend, Data, and Integrations.

The role demands design and execution of tests across multiple domains, use of AI/LLMs for test design, and leadership across distributed teams within a global delivery model. Collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Data teams is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QE experience with strong retail/eCommerce domain knowledge.
• Hands-on experience across Web, Mobile, API/Backend, and Data testing.
• Working knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs, AI tooling and agentic workflows.
• Automation experience with Playwright/Selenium, Appium, and API automation frameworks or equivalent.
• Experience with CI/CD, Git, and modern cloud/data platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, ownership, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end quality from requirements through production readiness.
• Design and execute testing across Web/UI, Mobile, API/Backend, Data, and integrated systems.
• Use AI/LLMs and agentic QE approaches for test design, automation, and analysis.
• Perform SQL/data validation; monitor data pipelines and troubleshoot data issues.
• Drive risk assessment, defect triage, root-cause analysis, and release readiness.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Data, and QE teams; provide technical leadership.

Skills

Web testing

Mobile testing

API testing

Data testing

CI/CD

Git

Cloud data platforms

English proficiency

Tools

Playwright

Selenium

Appium

API automation frameworks

Job description

We are looking for a hands-on Lead Java Automation Test Engineer with strong retail/eCommerce experience who can drive quality across the full technology stack — Web/UI, Mobile, APIs/Backend, Data, and Integrations. The candidate should be comfortable working across multiple domains and adapting to the testing needs of different product teams.ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end quality from requirements through production readinessDesign and execute testing across Web/UI, Mobile, API/Backend, Data, and integrated systemsUse AI/LLMs and agentic QE approaches for test design, automation, impact analysis, defect investigation, and productivity improvementsPerform SQL/data validation, execute and monitor data pipelines, and troubleshoot data/integration issuesBuild and maintain UI, API, Mobile, and Data automation integrated with CI/CDUnderstand complex retail customer journeys and validate interactions across upstream/downstream systemsDrive risk assessment, defect triage, root-cause analysis, and release readinessPartner effectively with Product, Engineering, Data, and other QE teams and provide technical leadership to distributed teamsRequirements5+ years of QE experience with strong retail/eCommerce domain knowledgeHands-on experience across Web, Mobile, API/Backend, and Data testingWorking knowledge of Generative AI, LLMs, AI coding tools, and agentic workflowsAutomation experience with Playwright/Selenium, Appium, and API automation frameworks or equivalentExperience with CI/CD, Git, and modern cloud/data platformsStrong troubleshooting, ownership, and cross-functional communication skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English (B2+ level)Nice to haveSkills in automated testing with JavaScriptCompetency in regression testingExpertise in requirements analysisShowcase of test cases developmentWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.