Lead QA Automation Engineer, Python

EPAM Systems; Poland; Hybrid; PLN 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Remote work within Poland

Opportunity to work abroad up to 60–60

Relocation opportunities

Employee stock purchase plan

Health insurance

Multisport

Shopping vouchers

English classes

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Poland seeks a Lead QA Automation Engineer with proven leadership in QA automation teams and strong Big Data testing experience. The role combines hands-on Python automation with team leadership to ensure high-quality delivery across enterprise applications, APIs, and Big Data systems.

You will design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks using Python and PyTest/Robot Framework, oversee test planning and reporting, and collaborate with DevOps to integrate

Qualifications

• 8+ years of QA automation with leadership in automation teams.
• Strong Big Data testing and distributed data validation experience.
• Expertise in browser automation using Selenium and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• API testing with Postman and Requests.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote automation best practices.
• Experience applying AI-assisted testing tools.
• English at least B2+ level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA automation team with technical guidance and mentorship.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks with Python.
• Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting for web, API, and Big Data apps.
• Collaborate with development, product and DevOps to integrate automation into CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Ensure high-quality automation code standards and reviews.
• Define automation strategy for new initiatives.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to improve test design and coverage.
• Facilitate risk assessment and defect management.

Skills

QA automation leadership

Python automation

Big Data testing

Selenium

API testing

Mentoring

AI-assisted testing

English proficiency

Tools

Selenium

Postman

Requests

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI

PyTest

Robot Framework

Job description

We are looking for a Lead QA Automation Engineer with proven leadership experience in QA automation teams and strong experience with Big Data testing and distributed data validation. The role combines hands-on automation expertise in Python with team leadership, ensuring high-quality delivery across complex enterprise applications, APIs, and Big Data systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA automation team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance support
• Design, develop, and maintain robust automated test frameworks using Python and frameworks such as PyTest, Robot Framework, or equivalent
• Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting for web, API, and Big Data applications
• Collaborate with development, product, and DevOps teams to integrate test automation into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Ensure consistent use of version control (Git) and maintain high-quality automation code standards
• Conduct code reviews, implement best practices, and define automation strategy for new initiatives
• Leverage AI-assisted tools for test generation, automation script design, and efficiency improvements
• Facilitate risk assessment and defect management, ensuring high-quality releases

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in QA automation with proven leadership experience in QA automation teams
• Strong experience with Big Data testing and distributed data validation
• Expertise in browser automation using Selenium and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
• Deep knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman and Requests library
• Capability to mentor junior engineers and drive adoption of automation best practices
• Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance test design, efficiency, and coverage
• Proficiency in English at a B2+ level

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:
  • Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization
  • Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture
  • Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland
  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually
  • Business-driven relocation opportunities
• We provide growth opportunities:
  • Career development programs
  • Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs
  • Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS)
  • English classes
• We cover it all:
  • Stable pay
  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount
  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)
  • Referral bonuses up to $2,000
  • Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more
  • Corporate, social and well-being events
• Please, note:
  • Benefits listed above are available to employees only
  • We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually
  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.