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Senior Test Automation Engineer

EPAM Systems โ€ข Mexico

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Posted Aug 9, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Senior Test Automation Engineer (QA/Quality Engineering)

**Stack/tools: **

  • Languages/Frameworks: Java

  • Automation/API testing: Selenium, RestAssured, TestNG

  • Performance/load testing: Apache JMeter

  • Build/deps: Apache Maven

  • Cloud: AWS (incl. cloud testing experience)

  • CI/CD: automate tests integrated into CI/CD pipelines

  • Test/issue management: Jira, QMetry, TestRail

  • Version control/assist: GitHub, GitHub Copilot (exposure)

  • Cloud SDKs: AWS SDK

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    • Build, develop, and maintain automated + manual tests based on user stories/requirements.

    • Execute testing across projects; choose suitable automation approach; ensure UAT/acceptance criteria are met.

    • Communicate defects/results and coordinate with Scrum/engineering teams; support TDD and validate releases.

  • Must-have skills:

    • 3+ years in software QA with Java-based automation.

    • Hands-on automation testing for front-end and/or microservices/serverless.

    • Strong REST API testing (functionality, reliability, performance).

    • Experience with Jira/Test management tools and Git workflows.

    • Ability to integrate tests into CI/CD and test in AWS environments.

    • English communication at B2+ or higher.

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • AWS SNS and/or SQS (pub/sub, messaging/queues).

    • Broader exposure to AWS ecosystem and cloud-native tools.

  • Location & work type:

Full Description

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our team.

This role will be responsible for both independent and collaborative testing of one or more applications at any given time, with a focus on automation testing and manual testing as needed. The Quality Engineer will build test cases from user stories and requirements, execute tests, and communicate results to ensure successful product releases.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on testing, programming, and debugging across assigned applications Develop a deep understanding of the business objectives and requirements behind client products Conduct testing across one or more projects, determining the most appropriate automation approach for each Communicate with project teams to stay aligned on build features, requirements, and release plans Design and develop tests that meet functional and performance requirements while satisfying user acceptance criteria Partner with the Scrum team to drive Test Driven Development, enabling immediate feedback on modules under development Follow established testing tools and practices and provide recommendations to improve them over time Conduct peer reviews of tests or scripts built by other team members to uphold quality standards Validate that user stories and requirements are fully met before release Ensure defects are communicated quickly, clearly, and with sufficient detail for resolution Track testing progress and deliver daily or weekly status reports to stakeholders Anticipate and proactively raise potential issues that could affect quality or delivery timelines Support troubleshooting of production issues to determine whether defects are present Stay current with emerging technologies, testing tools, and industry best practices Collaborate with product teams on user stories, engineering teams on architecture and design, and operations teams on environments and deployments Guide and direct onshore and offshore consultants on the team whenever needed

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another technical discipline At least 3 years of experience in software QA and automated testing using Java, including tools such as Selenium, RestAssured, and AWS SDK Hands-on experience with automated testing of front-end applications, microservices, and/or serverless architectures Practical experience testing REST APIs for functionality, reliability, and performance Familiarity with issue and test management tools such as Jira, QMetry, TestRail, Apache JMeter, and TestNG Working experience with version control systems, along with exposure to GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted development Experience using Apache Maven for build and dependency management Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery Understanding of and experience testing in cloud environments, particularly AWS Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working effectively across teams Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English at a B2+ level or higher

Nice to have

Experience with AWS Simple Notification Service (SNS) for pub/sub messaging scenarios Experience with AWS Simple Queue Service (SQS) for message queuing in distributed systems Broader familiarity with Amazon Web Services and its ecosystem of cloud-native tools

We offer

International projects with top brands Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers Healthcare benefits Employee financial programs Paid time off and sick leave Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses Global career opportunities Volunteer and community involvement opportunities EPAM Employee Groups Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM 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.

JavaSeleniumRestAssuredAWS SDKREST API TestingJiraQMetryTestRailApache JMeterTestNGGitHub CopilotApache MavenCI/CD PipelinesAWSTest Driven DevelopmentEnglish (B2+)

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