Python test engineer (auto) in AI-assisted QA

EPAM; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited access to EPAM's internal学习库

Free English classes with certified 老师

Relocation opportunities

Well-being programs

Job summary

EPAM is seeking a Lead QA Automation Engineer with strong Python expertise to join our engineering team. You will own QA initiatives and drive AI-assisted testing across the lifecycle, collaborating with developers and stakeholders to ensure high-quality software.

You will design automated tests, develop UI and API automation, and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs. The role combines test design, automation, data validation, and AI-driven practices in a global engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Python and test automation.
• Solid hands-on experience with Pytest, Pydantic, and Requests.
• Strong experience with UI automation, including Page Object Model, CSS selectors, and XPath.
• Experience with REST API testing and Allure.
• Practical understanding of modern LLMs and AI-assisted QA workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for UI and back-office apps using Python and Pytest.
• Expand automated coverage across UI, REST APIs, and data validation layers.
• Apply AI-assisted engineering practices to test analysis, scenario design, and automation development.
• Break down complex QA tasks into clear steps for AI-assisted execution.
• Create, manage, and reuse QA artifacts within AI-driven workflows.
• Collaborate with developers to improve QA frameworks and processes.

Skills

Python

Pytest

Pydantic

Requests

UI automation

Page Object Model

CSS selectors

XPath

REST API testing

Allure

LLMs

SQL

Tools

Page Object Model

CSS selectors

XPath

Allure TestOps

Job description

Описание

We are looking for a Lead QA Automation Engineer with strong Python expertise and hands-on experience with AI-assisted engineering practices to join our engineering team. In this role, you will combine advanced test automation skills with a modern approach to AI-assisted software quality engineering, taking ownership of QA initiatives and driving improvements across the testing lifecycle. You will work with LLMs and AI-assisted workflows to decompose complex QA tasks, create and manage engineering artifacts, improve test design and automation efficiency, and critically evaluate AI-generated output.

Задачи

• Design, develop, and maintain automated tests for user-facing and back-office applications using Python and Pytest
• Develop and maintain UI and REST API automation, expanding automated coverage across different layers of the application
• Apply AI-assisted engineering practices to test analysis, scenario design, automation development, documentation, and other QA activities
• Decompose complex QA and engineering tasks into clear, structured steps suitable for AI-assisted workflows
• Create, use, and manage relevant artifacts as part of AI-assisted development and testing processes
• Analyze requirements, identify gaps and ambiguities, and translate them into clear, testable scenarios
• Apply Specification-Driven Development (SDD) principles and recognize common AI-assisted engineering anti-patterns
• Critically evaluate AI-generated output and validate its correctness, quality, and applicability
• Work with databases, perform SQL queries, and validate data programmatically
• Contribute to non-functional testing and broader QA automation initiatives
• Review and improve existing QA frameworks, processes, and automation practices
• Collaborate closely with developers, engineers, and stakeholders to introduce effective and sustainable QA approaches
• Take ownership of QA initiatives, proactively identify improvement opportunities, and drive them through implementation

Требования

• Strong commercial experience with Python and test automation
• Solid hands-on experience with Pytest, Pydantic, and Requests
• Strong experience with UI automation, including Page Object Model, CSS selectors, and XPath
• Experience with REST API testing and Allure
• Practical understanding of modern LLMs, including their capabilities, limitations, and guardrails
• Experience applying AI tools in software engineering or QA workflows
• Understanding of how to structure and decompose tasks for effective AI-assisted execution
• Ability to critically assess AI-generated code, test scenarios, documentation, and other artifacts
• Understanding of Specification-Driven Development (SDD) and common AI-assisted engineering anti-patterns
• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with incomplete or evolving requirements
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive improvements constructively and handle different perspectives
• High level of ownership, initiative, and ability to work independently
• Будет плюсом: Experience with Faker, Locust, Allure TestOps, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
• Experience introducing or improving QA practices and automation frameworks within an established engineering environment
• Experience with performance or load testing
• Experience applying AI-assisted approaches to software quality engineering

Условия

• Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
• Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
• Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
• Corporate and social events
• Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
• Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
• Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
• Free English classes with certified teachers
• Discounts in local language schools, including offline courses for the Uzbek language
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Medical & family care package
• Four trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Discounts for fitness clubs, dance schools and sports programs
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)