Test Automation Architect (JavaScript / Python)

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

We cover it all:

• Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
• Medical & family care package
• Six trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
• Coverage of psychology sessions of your choice
• Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
• Housing support program: preferential mortgage access via Otbasy Bank partnership