Lead Automation Engineer

EPAM Systems; Mexico; On-site; PHP 5,643,000 - 8,777,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Global career opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

EPAM is seeking a Lead Automation Engineer to drive the automation testing strategy and guide a team toward high-quality solutions. You will shape testing practices and ensure seamless integration with modern development workflows.

You will define test processes, lead a skilled team, and collaborate with global peers on automation initiatives, ensuring robust testing across multiple platforms and technologies.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience in automation engineering.
• Minimum of 1 year of people management or team leadership (5+ FTE).
• Experience with automation testing integrated in DevOps pipelines.
• Hands-on automation using Katalon Studio and Appium.
• Experience with unit testing and UX testing activities.
• Familiarity with TDD and BDD frameworks.
• Background in fast-paced Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall test strategy across automation activities.
• Establish tool configuration and setup to support automation initiatives.
• Enhance Katalon Studio framework and expand its capabilities.
• Add detailed test cases covering key areas and scenarios.
• Coach and support the automation team throughout the lifecycle.
• Integrate automation reports with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Train team members on automation best practices and processes.

Skills

Automation

People mgmt

DevOps

Katalon

Appium

Unit testing

UX testing

TDD/BDD

Agile

CI/CD

Tools

Katalon Studio

Appium

Bitbucket

GitLab

TeamCity

SourceTree

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 Lead Automation Engineer to join our team.

In this role, you will drive the automation testing strategy and guide a team of engineers toward delivering high-quality solutions. You will play a key part in shaping testing practices and ensuring seamless integration with modern development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall test strategy across automation activities
• Establish tool configuration and setup to support automation initiatives
• Enhance the existing Katalon Studio framework to expand its capabilities
• Add detailed test cases covering key functional areas and scenarios
• Propose efficient solutions for testing challenges and process improvements
• Execute test cases and monitor their outcomes across cycles
• Generate user-friendly test reports for stakeholder visibility
• Integrate Katalon automation reports with Polarion for centralized tracking
• Validate custom keywords used within automation frameworks
• Implement the setup required for smooth automation operations
• Establish clear test processes for the team to follow consistently
• Define roles and responsibilities within the automation team
• Train team members on automation frameworks and best practices
• Coach and support the team throughout the development lifecycle
• Facilitate the transition of automation work and knowledge to the broader team

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional relevant experience in automation engineering
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in people management or team leadership, overseeing a team of 5 or more FTEs
• Experience in automation testing integrated with DevOps pipelines
• Hands-on implementation of automation using Katalon Studio and Appium
• Practical experience with unit testing and UX testing activities
• Working knowledge of TDD and BDD frameworks for structured test development
• Background in working within fast-paced Agile environments
• Extensive knowledge of Katalon, Bitbucket, GitLab, TeamCity, and Source Tree
• Proven ability to plan and coordinate test automation activities
• Skill in creating and communicating the test strategy to the automation team
• Ability to ensure the team consistently follows standard automation processes
• Fluent English communication skills at a B2 level or higher, both written and verbal

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
• Familiarity with Atlassian Jira for tracking test activities and defects
• Experience with GUI testing across different platforms and applications
• Working knowledge of Postman for API testing and validation
• Background in web service and API test automation

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.