Test Automation Engineer

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

Life assurance

Income protection and critical illness

Private medical insurance

Dental care

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan

Cyclescheme

Season ticket loans

Free lunch on Wednesdays

On-site massages

Social events

In-house training & certifications

Discretionary annual bonus

Discretionary LTI Program

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. in Belfast is seeking a Test Automation Engineer to design and maintain automated tests for front- and back-end systems, using Playwright for frontend and Java/TypeScript for backend. You will integrate tests into GitLab CI pipelines and support Docker-based test environments.

The role requires collaboration with developers and QA teams, participation in sprint planning, and a focus on reliable, scalable test suites with strong English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven automated testing across frontend and backend.
• Experience with Java or TypeScript and Playwright.
• CI/CD familiarity, especially GitLab, and Docker usage.
• English at B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for frontend and backend systems.
• Use Playwright for frontend automation and Java/TypeScript for backend testing.
• Integrate automated tests into CI pipelines using GitLab and containers with Docker.
• Collaborate with developers and QA to improve test coverage and reliability.

Skills

Automation testing

Java

TypeScript

Playwright

CI/CD (GitLab)

Docker

English proficiency (B2+)

Tools

Playwright

GitLab

Python

Docker

Job description

We are looking for a Test Automation Engineer to join our team and drive the design and execution of automated testing strategies across frontend and backend systems. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative, agile environment, bringing strong expertise across multiple technologies and automation best practices.Please note that working from the office 3 days per week is required.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for frontend and backend systemsUse Playwright for frontend automation and Java/TypeScript for backend testingIntegrate automated tests into CI pipelines using GitLabSupport containerized testing environments using DockerCollaborate with developers and QA teams to identify test coverage gaps and improve test reliabilityContribute to performance testing efforts and help optimize system responsivenessParticipate in sprint planning and provide input on test strategy and coverageRequirementsProven experience in automated testing across frontend and backend systemsProficiency in Java or TypeScriptExperience with Playwright or similar frontend testing toolsFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, especially GitLabWorking knowledge of Docker for test environment setupCapability to build reliable, maintainable test suites and integrate them into development workflowsEnglish proficiency at B2 level or higherNice to haveExperience with Python for scripting or test automationExposure to performance testing tools and methodologiesUnderstanding of agile delivery and DevOps practicesWe offerEPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness coverPrivate medical insurance and dental careEmployee Assistance ProgramCompetitive group pension planCyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loansVarious perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social eventsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and coursesIf otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus programIf otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program