Chief QA Automation Engineer

EPAM Systems; Mexico; On-site; PHP 7,524,000 - 11,285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Employee financial programs

Paid time off and sick leave

Upskilling and certification courses

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Chief QA Automation Engineer to own quality assurance for an enterprise AI platform built on MCP Servers. You will lead test strategy, develop Python automation, and ensure robust integration testing across APIs and tools.

The role requires deep experience with MCP, GenAI/LLM architectures, and CI/CD pipelines, with strong English communication. Join a global team delivering cutting-edge AI solutions across international projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of QA/test strategy experience.
• 2+ years guiding and supervising development teams.
• Deep understanding of MCP Server/Model Context Protocol.
• Strong Python automation with API/integration testing.
• Experience validating distributed backend systems and microservices.
• Knowledge of GenAI/LLM and agent-driven architectures (MCP integrations).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing approaches.
• Excellent English communication (B2 level or higher).

Responsibilities

• Review docs to craft QA strategy for MCP-based AI solutions.
• Develop Python-based automated testing suites for MCP Servers and integrations.
• Verify MCP protocol operation including authentication and tool integration tests.
• Investigate agent-to-MCP-tool sequences and test various success/failure scenarios.
• Evaluate stability, performance, and production-readiness of MCP services.
• Set up quality gates and integrate automated tests into CI/CD.
• Identify root causes of test failures and collaborate with devs to resolve.

Skills

Python automation

API testing

CI/CD

GenAI/LLM

Testing strategy

Distributed backends

English communication

Tools

GitHub

Kubernetes

Job description

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 looking for a Chief QA Automation Engineer to take ownership of quality assurance for an enterprise AI platform built around MCP (Model Context Protocol) Servers. This opportunity suits a technically driven professional who enjoys blending quality engineering expertise with exposure to emerging AI systems. You will hold a key responsibility in verifying the accuracy and stability of sophisticated, agent-oriented architectures. This position offers a unique opportunity to lay the groundwork for testing standards on an innovative AI platform right from the start.

Responsibilities

• Review product and architectural documentation to craft the QA strategy and define testing boundaries for AI solutions built on MCP
• Develop and program Python-based automated testing suites spanning MCP Servers, tools, resources, APIs, and associated integrations
• Verify accurate MCP protocol operation, encompassing tool discovery and execution, schema checks, error management, authentication/authorization, and integration testing
• Investigate agent-to-MCP-to-tool sequences, covering successful, unsuccessful, boundary, breakdown, and security-focused test conditions
• Evaluate the stability, performance, scalability, and readiness for production of MCP-based services
• Set up quality gates and weave automated testing directly into CI/CD processes
• Identify emerging quality issues, analyze the root causes of test failures, and work alongside developers and architects to resolve them

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, showcasing the ability to independently drive test strategy and quality assurance efforts
• At least 2 years spent guiding and supervising development teams
• In-depth, practical understanding of MCP Server/Model Context Protocol and its structural design
• Strong hands-on Python automation background, including direct experience with API and integration testing
• Experience validating distributed backend systems, APIs, microservices, and their interconnections
• Solid comprehension of GenAI/LLM and agent-driven architectures, including agents, tools, prompts, and MCP-related integrations
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and current automated testing approaches
• Keen analytical capabilities with the skill to translate requirements and architectural concepts into detailed test scenarios
• Excellent English communication skills (B2 level or higher)

Nice to have

• Practical familiarity with GitHub for managing version control, enabling team collaboration, and structuring test automation code
• Experience leveraging Kubernetes to validate and test the behavior of containerized applications and services

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM 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.