Senior Automation Tester (Java)

We are seeking a Senior Automation Tester in Java to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to play a vital part in ensuring the quality and reliability of software products before they reach end users. You'll collaborate with a team that values precision, continuous learning, and a commitment to delivering dependable solutions. This position is well-suited for professionals who take satisfaction in building robust testing solutions and contributing to a culture of technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Design and build automated test scripts to validate application functionality across multiple layers of the system
• Identify appropriate areas for automation coverage and prioritize test cases based on risk and business impact
• Execute automated test suites and analyze results to detect defects prior to release
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to understand feature requirements and translate them into testable scenarios
• Maintain and enhance existing automated test suites to keep pace with evolving application functionality
• Investigate test failures to determine root causes and distinguish between genuine defects and test script issues
• Contribute to defining testing strategies and approaches for new features and system enhancements
• Participate in planning discussions to estimate testing effort and timelines for upcoming work
• Support continuous integration efforts by ensuring automated tests run reliably within build pipelines
• Document testing approaches, known issues, and best practices to support knowledge sharing across the team

Requirements

• Bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
• A minimum of three years of hands-on, relevant experience in automation testing
• Strong proficiency in Java, applied specifically within test automation contexts
• Practical experience using Web UI test automation tools built on Java
• Hands-on background in automating tests for web services and APIs
• Working knowledge of version control systems for managing and tracking code changes
• Solid understanding of how to architect and structure test automation frameworks
• Experience applying BDD frameworks within a Java-based testing environment
• Strong communication skills paired with English fluency at a C1 level or higher, enabling clear understanding of business requirements and their translation into agentic architectures

Benefits

• 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