Lead QA Automation Engineer Python — Big Data & AI Tools

EPAM Systems; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Multisport

Shopping vouchers

Referral bonuses up to $2,000

Relocation opportunities

Entertainment and relaxation zones

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Poznań, Poland, seeks a Lead QA Automation Engineer to lead a QA automation team, driving Python-based automation across web, API and Big Data systems. You will design frameworks, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality releases while collaborating with DevOps to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.

The role supports hybrid work with remote options within Poland and opportunities for international collaboration. B2B cooperation can be arranged for contractors.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of QA automation experience with leadership experience.
• Strong big data testing and distributed data validation expertise.
• Expertise in browser automation with Selenium and web tech.
• Experience with API testing tools like Postman and Requests.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote automation best practices.
• Experience using AI tools to enhance test design and coverage.
• Fluent English at B2+ level.

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 automation leadership

Big Data testing

Selenium

Python

CI/CD automation

English proficiency

Tools

Selenium

Postman

Requests

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

EPAM Systems in Poznań, Poland, seeks a Lead QA Automation Engineer to lead a QA automation team, driving Python-based automation across web, API and Big Data systems. You will design frameworks, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality releases while collaborating with DevOps to integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines.

The role supports hybrid work with remote options within Poland and opportunities for international collaboration. B2B cooperation can be arranged for contractors.