Senior Software Test Automation Engineer (Java)

EPAM Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Test Automation Engineer with strong Java expertise to design and maintain automated testing solutions for web applications, RESTful services, and Salesforce platforms within a modern microservices architecture.

You will design Playwright-based test scripts, validate Salesforce customizations and Apex logic, and implement comprehensive API and integration tests across CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with global development, product, and QA teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Java test automation.
• Expertise in Test Automation Framework Architecture.
• Proficiency in Playwright and REST Assured.
• Testing Salesforce-based applications and using TestRail.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and iterative test planning in Scrum/Kanban.
• Ability to write clear, precise, and reusable test cases based on requirements.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with version control tools like GitHub or GitLab.
• Proficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright for web-based apps and RESTful services.
• Understand Salesforce functionality (custom objects, Apex logic, Lightning components) and Java microservices.
• Develop and execute test plans including integration and API testing for microservices.
• Collaborate with development, product, and QA teams throughout the Agile lifecycle.
• Conduct end-to-end testing for Salesforce customizations, integrations, Lightning Web Components, and Apex triggers.
• Review REST API specifications and perform automated API testing using Postman or Playwright.
• Monitor test execution results and troubleshoot integration failures in CI/CD pipelines.
• Track, document, and report defects using Jira.

Skills

Java test automation

Test automation framework architecture

Playwright

REST Assured

Salesforce testing

Agile methodologies

Test case design

Debugging

Git/GitHub or GitLab

English proficiency (B2+)

Tools

Postman

Mocha

Jest

TestRail

Jira

GitHub

GitLab

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Senior Software Test Automation Engineer with strong Java expertise to join our team. In this role, you will design and maintain robust automated testing solutions for web-based applications, RESTful services, and Salesforce-based platforms, ensuring the highest quality across our microservices architecture.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using the Playwright framework for web-based applications and RESTful servicesUnderstand and validate functionality of applications built on the Salesforce platform (e.g., custom Salesforce objects, Apex logic, Lightning components) and Java microservicesDevelop and execute comprehensive test plans, including integration and API testing for microservices and endpointsCollaborate with the development, product, and QA teams throughout the Agile software development lifecycleConduct end-to-end testing for Salesforce customizations, integrations, Lightning Web Components, and Apex triggersReview RESTful API specifications and perform automated API testing using tools like Postman or PlaywrightMonitor test execution results and troubleshoot integration failures in automation pipelines (CI/CD)Track, document, and report defects using tools such as JiraRequirements3+ years of experience in Java test automationExpertise in Test Automation Framework ArchitectureProficiency in Playwright and REST AssuredSkills in testing Salesforce-based applications and using TestRailUnderstanding of Agile methodologies and iterative test planning in Scrum/Kanban environmentsCapability to write clear, precise, and reusable test cases based on requirements and acceptance criteriaStrong debugging and troubleshooting skillsFamiliarity with version control tools like GitHub or GitLabProficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higherNice to haveBackground in Anthropic ClaudeSalesforce Administrator or Developer CertificationKnowledge of testing libraries related to Playwright (e.g., Mocha or Jest)Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure related to microservices hostingWe 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