Senior Automation Tester (C++)

EPAM Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Automation Tester to shape automation strategy and quality practices for a large-scale game development lifecycle. You will lead a small technical QA team, expand automated coverage, and partner with engineers to resolve complex issues.

You will build and extend test automation frameworks, drive regression cycles, triage defects, and communicate clear findings to keep delivery on track.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in software testing.
• 2+ years of hands-on automated testing and/or scripting.
• Strong C++ proficiency for test automation and technical troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Appium, Selenium, and JUnit in test automation.
• Upper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2) for clear cross-team communication.
• Nice to have CI/CD experience with systems such as Jenkins or TeamCity.
• Python scripting experience supporting automation and tooling.
• TestRail experience for test case management and reporting.
• Unreal Engine testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Define test strategy and test plans across the full development lifecycle.
• Lead automation direction and prioritize technical objectives to meet quality goals.
• Build and extend automated test suites using existing frameworks and tooling.
• Maintain and improve test automation framework architecture for scalability and reliability.
• Execute and oversee regression cycles, including targeted manual playthroughs.
• Drive defect triage and collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve critical issues.
• Align with production and engineering on technical requirements and quality risks.
• Communicate findings as clear, actionable insights to keep delivery on track.
• Coach and mentor a small QA team on tools, standards, and best practices.

Skills

Test strategy

Automation direction

QA leadership

Defect investigation

Cross-team communication

Mentoring

Test planning

Tools

Appium

Selenium

JUnit

TestRail

Jenkins

TeamCity

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Automation Tester to shape automation strategy and quality practices for a large-scale game development lifecycle. You will lead a small technical QA team, expand automated coverage, and partner with engineers to resolve complex issues.ResponsibilitiesDefine test strategy and test plans across the full development lifecycleLead automation direction and prioritize technical objectives to meet quality goalsBuild and extend automated test suites using existing frameworks and toolingMaintain and improve test automation framework architecture for scalability and reliabilityExecute and oversee regression cycles, including targeted manual playthroughsDrive defect triage and collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve critical issuesAlign with production and engineering on technical requirements and quality risksCommunicate findings as clear, actionable insights to keep delivery on trackCoach and mentor a small QA team on tools, standards, and best practicesRequirements3+ years of professional experience in software testing2+ years of hands-on experience in automated testing and/or scriptingStrong C++ proficiency for test automation and technical troubleshootingHands-on experience with Appium, Selenium, and JUnit in test automationStrong analytical skills and attention to detail for complex defect investigationUpper-Intermediate English proficiency (B2) for clear cross-team communicationNice to haveCI/CD experience with systems such as Jenkins or TeamCityAAA game testing experience across multiple development phasesPython scripting experience supporting automation and toolingTestRail experience for test case management and reportingUnreal Engine testing experienceWe 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 LinkedIn