Lead QA Automation Engineer Python

EPAM Systems; Wrocław; Hybrid; PLN 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid by design

Relocation opportunities

Health insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15

Multisport

Shopping vouchers

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Poland is seeking a Lead QA Automation Engineer with proven leadership in QA automation teams and deep experience with Big Data testing and distributed data validation. The role blends hands-on Python automation with team mentorship to ensure high-quality delivery across enterprise applications, APIs, and Big Data systems.

You will guide test automation frameworks (Selenium, PyTest/Robot), drive CI/CD integration with Jenkins or GitLab, review code, and apply AI-assisted testing

Qualifications

• 8+ years in QA automation with leadership experience.
• Strong experience in Big Data testing and distributed data validation.
• Expertise in Selenium and web technologies.
• Experience with Postman and Requests for API testing.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Experience using AI tools to enhance test design and coverage.
• Professional English at B2+ level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA automation team with mentorship and performance support.
• Design and maintain automated test frameworks using Python and PyTest/Robot.
• Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting for web, API, and Big Data apps.
• Collaborate with Dev, Product, and DevOps to integrate tests into CI/CD.
• Ensure high-quality automation code and version control usage.
• Guide automation strategy and conduct code reviews.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to improve test generation and efficiency.
• Manage risk assessment and defect handling for releases.

Skills

QA automation leadership

Big Data testing

AI-assisted testing

API testing experience

English proficiency

Tools

Selenium

Python

Postman

Requests library

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.