Lead Automation Engineer

We are looking for a Lead Automation Engineer to join our team.

In this role, you will drive the automation testing strategy and guide a team of engineers toward delivering high-quality solutions. You will play a key part in shaping testing practices and ensuring seamless integration with modern development workflows.

Responsibilities

Define the overall test strategy across automation activities

Establish tool configuration and setup to support automation initiatives

Enhance the existing Katalon Studio framework to its capabilities

Add detailed test cases covering key functional areas and scenarios

Propose efficient solutions for testing challenges and process improvements

Execute test cases and monitor their outcomes across cycles

Generate user-friendly test reports for stakeholder visibility

Integrate Katalon automation reports with Polarion for centralized tracking

Validate custom keywords used within automation frameworks

Implement the setup required for smooth automation operations

Establish clear test processes for the team to follow consistently

Define roles and responsibilities within the automation team

Train team members on automation frameworks and best practices

Coach and support the team throughout the development lifecycle

Facilitate the transition of automation work and knowledge to the broader team

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional relevant experience in automation engineering

Minimum of 1 year of experience in people management or team leadership, overseeing a team of 5 or more FTEs

Experience in automation testing integrated with DevOps pipelines

Hands-on implementation of automation using Katalon Studio and Appium

Practical experience with unit testing and UX testing activities

Working knowledge of TDD and BDD frameworks for structured test development

Background in working within fast-paced Agile environments

Extensive knowledge of Katalon, Bitbucket, GitLab, TeamCity, and Source Tree

Proven ability to plan and coordinate test automation activities

Skill in creating and communicating the test strategy to the automation team

Ability to ensure the team consistently follows standard automation processes

Fluent English communication skills at a B2 level or higher, both written and verbal

Nice to have

Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment

Familiarity with Atlassian Jira for tracking test activities and defects

Experience with GUI testing across different platforms and applications

Working knowledge of Postman for API testing and validation

Background in web service and API test automation

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

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