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Chief Test Automation Engineer – Python

EPAM Systems Karnataka, India

onsitefull-time
Posted Dec 2, 2025Apply by Jan 1, 2026

Role & seniority: Chief Test Automation Engineer (lead/principal level) specializing in Python

Stack/tools: Python; UI automation; Web Service/API testing; test frameworks; SOLID and design patterns; CI/CD integration; automation frameworks; documentation tooling

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain large-scale, modular test automation solutions; drive automation strategies and roadmaps

  • Lead Scrum/Agile testing efforts with development teams; define and refine unit, integration, and performance tests; lead PoCs for new automation tech

  • Create, execute, and maintain scripts/tools; collect/analyze/report metrics; integrate automation with CI/CD and provide stakeholder-facing insights

Must-have skills

  • 12+ years of Python coding and test automation experience

  • Deep UI, Web Service, and API testing expertise; strong code reviews and clean coding principles (SOLID)

  • Experience defining testing strategies/metrics; scalable, maintainable framework design; leadership in large teams

  • Scrum/Agile experience; familiarity with CI/CD tools/processes; documentation of automation workflows

Nice-to-haves

  • AI/Generative AI tools exposure; knowledge of LLMs and RAG

  • Experience with Agents and Multi-Cloud Platforms (MCPs)

  • Location & work type: Location not specified; work type not specified (role implies full-time leadership)

Full Description

We are seeking a Chief Test Automation Engineer specializing in Python to lead our test automation initiatives. You will drive automation strategies, design scalable solutions, and collaborate with scrum and development teams to enhance testing processes. Join us to shape the future of quality assurance and continuous improvement in our projects. Responsibilities Drive test automation to ensure repeatable tests are automated and reduce test cycle time during releases Participate in scrum teams with development teams to define and refine unit, integration, and performance testing Create, execute, and maintain scripts and tools for various testing frameworks Implement, collect, analyze, and report team and project metrics demonstrating business value and continuous improvement Design large-scale test automation solutions with deep technical details Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to identify project requirements Design maintainable, extensible, and modular test automation solutions following industry best practices such as SOLID and design patterns Create and maintain test automation frameworks and shared solutions usable across multiple projects and programs Define and implement comprehensive test automation strategies including roadmap, tools, frameworks, and approaches Create and maintain documentation for automation processes, workflows, and configurations Evaluate and select optimal test automation tools for various purposes Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to clean coding principles and quality gates Lead proof of concept initiatives to explore new automation technologies and methodologies Integrate test automation with CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless delivery Requirements Minimum 12 years of experience with Python coding and test automation frameworks Strong expertise in UI automation, Web Service and API testing Proven knowledge of design patterns and clean coding principles including SOLID Experience in defining and implementing testing strategies and metrics Ability to conduct thorough code reviews ensuring high code quality Strong leadership skills with experience driving test automation initiatives in large teams Proven track record designing scalable and maintainable test automation frameworks Experience working in Scrum and Agile development environments Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes to integrate automated testing Experience creating and maintaining documentation for automation workflows and processes Ability to evaluate and select appropriate automation tools based on project needs Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize test automation processes Experience collaborating with business stakeholders to gather and refine project requirements Nice to have Exposure to AI implementation and Generative AI tools Knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Experience with Agents and Multi-Cloud Platforms (MCPs) Show more Show less

PythonTest AutomationUI AutomationWeb Service TestingAPI TestingDesign PatternsClean Coding PrinciplesTesting StrategiesCode ReviewsLeadershipAgile DevelopmentCI/CDDocumentationAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCollaboration

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