Lead Automation Test Engineer with Java

EPAM Systems; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Private health insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid sick leave

Referral program

Professional certification

Language courses

Descripción de la vacante

EPAM Systems in Madrid is seeking a Lead Automation Test Engineer to join the private banking sector, bringing a strong automation background and Java expertise. The role defines test concepts, coordinates test activities, and mentors juniors in a hybrid setup in Madrid city center.

Fluent or native English is required for stakeholder communication; you will work with cross-functional teams across financial services technology, implementing test strategies, planning, data handling, and risk

Formación

• 6-7+ years of professional automation test engineering experience.
• Strong Java coding skills and knowledge of test automation tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsabilidades

• Implement the test strategy with a focus on automation.
• Prepare and maintain test plans aligned to release strategy.
• Coordinate test resources and monitor quality, deadlines, costs.
• Analyze requirements and model testability.
• Create test specs from functional and non-functional requirements.
• Set up test environment and data.
• Analyze product risk to determine test depth.
• Document tests and provide evidence to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members.

Conocimientos

Java programming

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

English proficiency

Educación

Higher education in engineering or computer science

Herramientas

Selenium

Cucumber

Tosca

Descripción del empleo

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a strong background in automation testing and an interest in financial services? Join EPAM in Madrid as a Lead Automation Test Engineer in the private banking sector and accelerate your career in financial services technology. We're looking for a team player with excellent communication skills, engineering mastery and a B2+/C1 English level for effective stakeholder interactions.

As part of this project, you will be responsible for defining a test concept and specify, manage, execute and document tests with suitable tools and techniques, focusing on automation and agreed process standards. In addition, coordinate and monitor the defined test activities in terms of quality, deadlines and costs.

This is a hybrid role based in Madrid's city center, ideal for those eager to thrive in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact in private banking technology. Join EPAM and contribute to shaping the future of financial services in Spain!

Responsibilities

• Implement the test strategy using standardized test methods and tools with a high focus on automation wherever possible
• Prepare and maintain test plans aligned to release strategy and calendar
• Provide and monitor the required test resources (personnel, methods, processes and tools)
• Analyze, test and evaluate user requirements, specifications and models in terms of testability
• Create test specifications based on a detailed technical analysis of both the functional and non-functional requirements (reliability, efficiency, usability, etc.)
• Set up the test environment and required test data
• Analyze the product risk to determine the test depth and identify residual risks
• Conduct and document tests in alignment with the specified test cases and identify, analyze, describe and isolate errors
• Provide test reports and evidence to key stakeholders
• Offer mentorship and guidance to junior team members

Requirements

• Strong computer science fundamentals with 6-7+ years of professional automation test engineering experience with Java and test automation tools like Selenium, Cucumber or Tosca
• 1+ years of relevant leadership experience
• Relevant higher education, professional background, certifications within engineering, computer science or computer engineering
• Solid Java coding skills
• Dynamic and agile mindset, being passionate about change
• Independent, efficient, proactive and meticulous ways of working
• Able to work under pressure and manage a portfolio of tasks
• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Fluent or Native English skills

We offer

• Private health insurance
• EPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan
• 100% paid sick leave
• Referral Program
• Professional certification
• Language courses

EPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with 61,700+ EPAMers in 55+ countries and regions. Since 1993, our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world. In 2018, we opened an office in Spain that quickly grew to over 1,450 EPAMers distributed between the offices in Málaga, Madrid and Cáceres as well as remotely across the country. Here you will collaborate with multinational teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously.

• Why Join EPAM
• WORK AND LIFE BALANCE. Enjoy more of your personal time with flexible work options, 24 working days of annual leave and paid time off for numerous public holidays.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING CULTURE. Craft your personal Career Development Plan to align with your learning objectives. Take advantage of internal training, mentorship, sponsored certifications and LinkedIn courses.
• CLEAR AND DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS. Grow in engineering or managerial direction to become a People Manager, in-depth technical specialist, Solution Architect, or Project/Delivery Manager.
• STRONG PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. Join a global EPAM community of highly skilled experts and connect with them to solve challenges, exchange ideas, share expertise and make friends.