Lead QA Automation Engineer (Python) – Big Data & AI Testing

EPAM Systems; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Multisport card

Shopping vouchers

Referral bonuses

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead QA Automation Engineer to lead our QA automation team in Poland. You will combine hands-on Python automation with leadership to ensure high-quality delivery across enterprise applications, APIs and Big Data systems.

You’ll drive automation strategy, mentor engineers, and collaborate with DevOps to embed tests in CI/CD, with opportunities to work remotely within Poland. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in QA automation, strong Big Data testing experience, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years in QA automation with leadership experience.
• 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.

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

Skills

QA leadership

Big Data testing

Selenium

Python automation

CI/CD automation

AI-assisted testing

Tools

PyTest

Robot Framework

Postman

Requests

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Selenium WebDriver

Job description

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead QA Automation Engineer to lead our QA automation team in Poland. You will combine hands-on Python automation with leadership to ensure high-quality delivery across enterprise applications, APIs and Big Data systems.

You’ll drive automation strategy, mentor engineers, and collaborate with DevOps to embed tests in CI/CD, with opportunities to work remotely within Poland. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in QA automation, strong Big Data testing experience, and