EPAM Systems
Test Automation Architect (JavaScript / Python)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Kazakhstan
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Test Automation
- Strong expertise in JavaScript (e.g., Playwright, Cypress) and/or Python (e.g., pytest, Robot Framework)
- Proven experience with building automation frameworks from scratch
- Solid understanding of CI/CD, DevOps practices, and modern SDLC
- Experience in integrating automation into cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.)
- Familiarity with AI-powered testing tools is a strong plus
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to improve inefficient QA processes
- Good communication skills, B2+ English
Nice to have
- Experience with performance or API testing
- Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience in presales or client-facing roles
Full description
Join our Testing Competency Center as a Test Automation Architect and drive modern automation strategies with a strong focus on JavaScript or Python ecosystems. You will play a key role in shaping scalable automation solutions and integrating AI into the SDLC.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement end-to-end test automation architectures using JavaScript and Python
- Define automation strategies, including framework selection, tooling, and infrastructure setup
- Build and scale automation from scratch, ensuring maintainability and reusability
- Collaborate closely with Dev, DevOps, and QA teams to embed automation into CI/CD pipelines
- Drive improvements in test coverage, execution speed, and quality metrics
- Introduce and prototype AI-driven testing solutions (test generation, self-healing, quality insights)
- Contribute to presales activities: solution design, estimations, and technical proposals
- Mentor teams and establish best practices in test automation
Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Test Automation
- Strong expertise in JavaScript (e.g., Playwright, Cypress) and/or Python (e.g., pytest, Robot Framework)
- Proven experience with building automation frameworks from scratch
- Solid understanding of CI/CD, DevOps practices, and modern SDLC
- Experience in integrating automation into cloud environments (AWS, Azure, etc.)
- Familiarity with AI-powered testing tools is a strong plus
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to improve inefficient QA processes
- Good communication skills, B2+ English
Nice to have
- Experience with performance or API testing
- Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience in presales or client-facing roles
Benefits
We connect like-minded people:
- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth:
- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including GCP, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to EPAM's internal learning database
- Free English classes with certified teachers
- Discounts in local language schools, including online courses for the Kazakh language