Senior/Lead QA Automation Engineer in Java

Required skills: Test Automation, Java, Selenium, Cucumber, CI/CD, BDD, JUnit, API Testing, Maven, AssertJ We are seeking a Senior/Lead QA Automation Engineer in Java to design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks and scripts that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications. This role involves close collaboration with developers, product owners, and DevOps teams to define test strategies, implement continuous testing in CI/CD pipelines, and identify defects early in the development lifecycle. The engineer will ensure comprehensive test coverage across functional, regression, integration, and performance scenarios, while promoting best practices in test automation and quality engineering within a Scrum and Agile environment. Please note that working from the office 3 days per week is required. Responsibilities Create, execute, and maintain automated test code and test cases to validate software functionality and performance Integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline in collaboration with DevOps and development teams to ensure rapid and reliable software releases Identify, document, and track software defects using appropriate tracking tools, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues Conduct performance and load testing to ensure applications meet performance benchmarks and can handle expected traffic and usage Participate actively in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle, from requirements gathering to design, development, testing, and deployment, to build quality into the product from the ground up Provide quality assurance insights and feedback during requirements and design reviews to identify potential issues early and ensure testability Define and track quality metrics, and generate reports to communicate test progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders Requirements 5+ years of experience in QA automation engineering Proficiency in BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) Knowledge of Java SE (minimum version 8) Experience with Maven, JUnit, and AssertJ Experience with Selenium and Cucumber Familiarity with JaCoCo for code coverage Capability to work on and improve older code bases, as well as apply modern best practices to new projects Flexibility to work with and contribute to teams with different skill sets Proactive mindset, comfortable working in dynamic environments with fast-paced deliveries and changing requirements Readiness to work in the office (3 days per week is a must) Fluency in English (B2+) Nice to have Experience with Azure Cosmos DB SDK and Azure Blob Storage SDK Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD We offer We gather like-minded people: Top tech minds driving innovation in AI, cloud and digital platform modernization Supportive team and agile, startup-like culture Hybrid by design mode and opportunity to work remotely within Poland Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually Business-driven relocation opportunities We provide growth opportunities: Career development programs Thought leadership, mentoring, soft skills and well-being programs Certification (Anthropic, Gemini, GCP, Azure, AWS) English classes We cover it all: Stable pay Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers) Referral bonuses up to $2,000 Offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, coffee and more Corporate, social and well-being events Please, note: Benefits listed above are available to employees only We are open for working with Contractors. Terms of B2B cooperation agreements are agreed individually We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively EPAM is global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. With over thirty years of expertise in custom software, product and platform engineering, we empower our clients to become AI-Native enterprises, driving measurable value from innovation and digital investments.