Senior Java Test Automation Engineer GenAI & AI Testing

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Java Test Automation Engineer with GenAI expertise to advance AI-powered testing solutions. You will design scalable automation frameworks, implement AI-assisted test generation and data synthesis, and integrate AI capabilities into CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires 3+ years in software engineering or QA automation, hands-on Java experience with frameworks (JUnit, Playwright, TestNG, Selenium, REST Assured), and strong communication in English.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering, test automation, QA automation, or a related software development role.
• Hands-on experience with Java and testing frameworks such as JUnit, Playwright, TestNG, Selenium, REST Assured, or equivalent technologies.
• Experience designing and maintaining reusable automation frameworks, applying object-oriented programming, design patterns, clean code principles, and effective test automation practices.
• Practical experience applying GenAI technologies, LLM APIs, and prompting techniques to software testing, automation engineering, or software development workflows.
• Hands-on experience using AI tools to accelerate test design, generate or improve automation scripts, create synthetic test data, analyze test failures, or optimize regression testing.
• Understanding of agentic workflows, tool calling, LLM evaluation, and methods for assessing the quality, reliability, and limitations of AI-generated outputs.
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or equivalent platforms.
• Knowledge of Git-based workflows, code reviews, static code analysis, debugging, and software development best practices.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, ability to work independently, and effective communication skills for collaboration with distributed teams and clients.
• English proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test automation frameworks using Java and industry-standard testing tools, ensuring reliability, maintainability, and high test coverage.
• Integrate Generative AI and LLM-based capabilities into test automation workflows to support test case generation, automation script development, test data synthesis, and intelligent defect analysis.
• Develop and integrate AI-powered agents, utilities, and APIs to automate testing activities, optimize regression testing, and streamline quality assurance processes.
• Apply software design patterns, clean code principles, reusable components, and robust architectural practices to build maintainable automation solutions.
• Integrate automated test suites and AI-powered testing capabilities into CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous testing, intelligent test selection, automated failure analysis, and quality gates.
• Evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness of LLM-based testing solutions using appropriate evaluation methods, monitoring, and observability practices.
• Assess emerging GenAI models, AI coding assistants, and AI-driven testing tools; develop prototypes and recommend solutions based on technical feasibility and business value.
• Work closely with developers, QA engineers, DevOps specialists, and other stakeholders to promote engineering excellence and accelerate AI adoption across the SDLC.
• Present technical solutions and AI-driven automation prototypes, explaining their architecture, benefits, limitations, and implementation considerations

Skills

Java

JUnit

Playwright

TestNG

Selenium

REST Assured

CI/CD

English (B2+)

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Job description

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Java Test Automation Engineer with GenAI expertise to advance AI-powered testing solutions. You will design scalable automation frameworks, implement AI-assisted test generation and data synthesis, and integrate AI capabilities into CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires 3+ years in software engineering or QA automation, hands-on Java experience with frameworks (JUnit, Playwright, TestNG, Selenium, REST Assured), and strong communication in English.