EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.We are seeking a Senior Java Automation Test Engineer with strong expertise in Java automation frameworks, API testing, and CI/CD integration. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing scalable automation solutions, driving quality engineering practices, and mentoring teams to accelerate software testing and delivery.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, enhance, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using JavaBuild robust automation solutions using SeleniumLead framework architecture decisions focused on scalability, maintainability, and reusabilityImplement parallel execution strategies and optimize execution times across browsers and platformsDevelop reusable libraries, utilities, and framework extensionsDesign and implement API automation solutions for REST and SOAP servicesValidate XML and JSON payloads through serialization and deserialization techniquesHandle session management and API integration testingConduct code reviews and enforce clean coding standardsEstablish and govern coding standards, branching strategies, and version control best practicesIntegrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub ActionsPublish automation reports and dashboards for stakeholdersRequirements6 to 9 years of experience in IT, with a focus on test automationExpertise in Java, including Object-Oriented Programming principles such as Classes and Objects, Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation, and AbstractionProficiency in Selenium, REST, and SOAP API automationKnowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms including Basic Authentication, Bearer Tokens, OAuth, and NTLMFamiliarity with software design patterns including Singleton, Factory, Decorator, Page Object Model, and Page FactorySkills in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub ActionsUnderstanding of static code analysis and quality gatesBackground in generating and utilizing embeddings for semantic search applicationsUnderstanding of similarity search and retrieval mechanismsNice to haveUnderstanding of Transformer ArchitectureFamiliarity with Attention Mechanisms and Transformer-based model architecturesWe offerOpportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographiesVast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certificationsOpportunity to share your ideas on international platformsSponsored Tech Talks & HackathonsUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsPossibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projectsFocused individual developmentBenefit package:Health benefitsRetirement benefitsPaid time offFlexible benefitsForums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)