Senior Automation Engineer

EPAM Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to shape how automation testing is designed, executed, and evolved across projects. You will collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to align testing with modern development workflows.

Responsibilities include defining test strategy, configuring tools, extending the Katalon framework, creating detailed test cases, and delivering reports. This role requires hands-on automation with Katalon Studio and Appium in a fast-paced Agile

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional relevant experience in automation engineering.
• Background in automation testing integrated with DevOps pipelines.
• Applied implementation of automation using Katalon Studio and Appium.
• Practical involvement in unit testing and UX testing activities.
• Working understanding of TDD and BDD frameworks for structured test creation.
• Experience operating within fast-paced Agile environments.
• Broad knowledge of Katalon, Bitbucket, GitLab, TeamCity, and Source Tree.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate test automation efforts.
• Skill in shaping and communicating the test strategy to the automation team.
• Capability to ensure the team consistently adheres to standard automation processes.
• Hands-on experience with Cucumber for behavior-driven test scenarios and Selenium for web application test automation.

Responsibilities

• Define the overall test strategy across all automation-related activities.
• Configure tools and establish the setup required to support automation initiatives.
• Extend the existing Katalon Studio framework to broaden its capabilities.
• Create detailed test cases covering critical functional areas and scenarios.
• Propose efficient solutions to testing challenges and process improvements.
• Execute test cases and monitor their results throughout execution cycles.
• Deliver user-friendly test reports that provide clear visibility to stakeholders.
• Integrate Katalon automation reports with Polarion to enable centralized tracking.
• Validate custom keywords used within automation frameworks.
• Roll out the setup needed for smooth and consistent automation operations.
• Establish clear test processes for the team to follow in a consistent manner.
• Define roles and responsibilities within the automation team.
• Train team members on automation frameworks and recommended best practices.
• Coach and support the team throughout the entire development lifecycle.
• Facilitate the handover of automation work and knowledge to the wider team.

Skills

Automation engineering

DevOps pipelines

Agile

TDD/BDD

English communication

Cucumber

Selenium

Test strategy

Tools

Katalon Studio

Appium

Bitbucket

GitLab

TeamCity

SourceTree

Jira

Postman

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our team.In this role, you will play a key part in shaping how automation testing is designed, executed, and evolved across the project. You will collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure testing practices align with modern development workflows and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.ResponsibilitiesDefine the overall test strategy across all automation-related activitiesConfigure tools and establish the setup required to support automation initiativesExtend the existing Katalon Studio framework to broaden its capabilitiesCreate detailed test cases covering critical functional areas and scenariosPropose efficient solutions to testing challenges and process improvementsExecute test cases and monitor their results throughout execution cyclesDeliver user-friendly test reports that provide clear visibility to stakeholdersIntegrate Katalon automation reports with Polarion to enable centralized trackingValidate custom keywords used within automation frameworksRoll out the setup needed for smooth and consistent automation operationsEstablish clear test processes for the team to follow in a consistent mannerDefine roles and responsibilities within the automation teamTrain team members on automation frameworks and recommended best practicesCoach and support the team throughout the entire development lifecycleFacilitate the handover of automation work and knowledge to the wider teamRequirementsAt least 3 years of professional relevant experience in automation engineeringBackground in automation testing integrated with DevOps pipelinesApplied implementation of automation using Katalon Studio and AppiumPractical involvement in unit testing and UX testing activitiesWorking understanding of TDD and BDD frameworks for structured test creationExperience operating within fast-paced Agile environmentsBroad knowledge of Katalon, Bitbucket, GitLab, TeamCity, and Source TreeDemonstrated ability to plan and coordinate test automation effortsSkill in shaping and communicating the test strategy to the automation teamCapability to ensure the team consistently adheres to standard automation processesHands-on experience with Cucumber for behavior-driven test scenarios and Selenium for web application test automationConfident English communication at B2 level or higher, in both written and spoken formsNice to haveFamiliarity with Atlassian Jira for tracking test activities and defectsExperience in Continuous Integration development and maintenance to support automated workflowsPractical exposure to GUI testing across different platforms and applicationsWorking knowledge of Postman for API testing and validationBackground in web service and API test automationWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.