We are thrilled to invite a driven Lead QA Automation Engineer with deep expertise in both automated and manual API testing to take charge of our quality assurance initiatives.
In this leadership-oriented role, you will oversee the implementation of advanced automated testing strategies and ensure seamless integration into our CI/CD pipelines within Azure and GCP environments, with future expansion into AWS. You will mentor team members, provide strategic direction for QA processes, and act as a key liaison between development teams and stakeholders. Your role will be instrumental in driving the quality of our services as we scale.
We accept CVs in English only.
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Responsibilities
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- Lead the design and implementation of scalable and robust automated testing strategies for API services
- Define quality assurance best practices and ensure their adoption across the engineering teams
- Own the integration of automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps and ArgoCD
- Oversee and execute comprehensive testing efforts, including automated, manual, unit, and integration tests
- Develop and maintain test case repositories using test management tools within Azure DevOps
- Collaborate closely with developers, portfolio teams, and stakeholders to communicate technical issues, ensure alignment, and advocate for quality improvements
- Mentor and guide junior QA engineers, fostering their technical growth and promoting teamwork
- Plan and prioritize testing activities based on project scope and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality releases
- Identify, analyze, and address complex issues using advanced problem-solving skills to minimize project risks
- 5+ years of experience in automated testing and quality assurance within a fast-paced development environment
- 1+ years of experience in team leadership
- Proven expertise in Python and proficiency in additional scripting languages, such as Shell, with an emphasis on writing automation frameworks and scripts
- Exceptional experience in CI/CD processes, including the integration of comprehensive automation strategies into CI/CD pipelines
- Deep understanding of QA concepts, API testing principles, testing methodologies, and detailed test plans
- Strong experience with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and comprehensive knowledge of cloud platforms including Azure and GCP
- Ability to foster collaboration in cross-functional teams while clearly articulating technical challenges and solutions to non-technical stakeholders
- Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and priorities
- Understanding of services developed in multiple languages, such as Python, JavaScript, and Go, with the capability to test across different ecosystems
- Experience with AWS
- Knowledge of JavaScript, Golang, and frameworks relevant to API testing
- Experience setting up end-to-end testing environments for services on hybrid cloud infrastructures
- Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
- Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
- Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
- Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone
- Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
- Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
- Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
- Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
- Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!
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.