Lead QA Automation Architect (Java/Playwright)

EPAM Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Test Automation Engineer with deep Java skills to architect and sustain automated testing for web apps, REST APIs, and Salesforce-driven systems.

You will lead Playwright-based test suites, validate Salesforce customizations and Apex/Lightning components, drive API testing, and collaborate across Agile teams within CI/CD pipelines to ensure high-quality software.

Qualifications

• Five or more years in Java-based test automation.
• Minimum one year of leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of test automation framework architecture.
• Excellent English communication (Upper-Intermediate or higher).

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright for web apps and REST services.
• Verify Salesforce applications including Apex code and Lightning components, plus Java-based microservices.
• Drive end-to-end test strategies with integration and API testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with developers, product, and QA across Agile teams and log defects in Jira.

Skills

Java

Test Automation

Playwright

REST Assured

Salesforce Testing

API Testing

CI/CD

Jira

Git/GitHub

TestRail

Agile

Leadership

English B2+

Tools

Playwright

REST Assured

Postman

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Test Automation Engineer with deep Java skills to architect and sustain automated testing for web apps, REST APIs, and Salesforce-driven systems.

You will lead Playwright-based test suites, validate Salesforce customizations and Apex/Lightning components, drive API testing, and collaborate across Agile teams within CI/CD pipelines to ensure high-quality software.