Retail QA Architect: Lead Java Automation & AI Testing

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

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.