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# Lead Software Test Automation Engineer

- **Company:** Epam Systems
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), JIRA, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Code Coverage, Continuous Integration, Linux, JSON, Ansible, SQLite, Software Testing Automation Framework, TCP/IP, Test Execution Engine, Test Management, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Gitlab
- **Published:** July 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://es.trabajo.org/oferta-5354-c5c75a36f5754833faad3a60fc0a225b

## About the Role

developing the needed test coverage to support and report good quality in an automated manner - Ability and willingness to adhere to strict test and development guidelines and to make suggestions for improvements - Demonstrates the ability to perform effectively in high-pressure environments - Exercises sound professional judgment, making risk-aware and well-considered decisions - Experience with the following Tech Stack: Applications: RH Linux, TCP/IP and UDP networks, SQLite, FIX, XML, JSON; Testing: Applications + Java - Good knowledge of market data - Experience as BA/Test Engineer and Dev is a must - Experience using an IDE and familiarity with CI/CD concepts and frameworks (GitLab, Ansible and Containers) - Ability to efficiently extract information from technical documentation, discuss it and reflect it in his/her work - Jira Tool set concepts and experience for day-to-day work - ISTQB foundation certification or higher - Proven track record in

## Description

Test case development: Write and maintain detailed test cases, scenarios, and scripts for both manual and automated testing (Unit, Component and Integration) - Test execution: Run tests on software, and systems to check for functionality, performance, and durability - Defect management: Identify, document, and track defects; analyse test results to identify issues and provide feedback for improvement - Collaboration: Work closely with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and resolve technical issues - Reporting: Create and maintain documentation, including test plans, cases, and reports on test results, defects and requirement coverage - Automation: Develop and use test automation frameworks to increase efficiency and accuracy Requirements - At least 5 years experience of code-based test automation applying the fundamentals of test management - Experience around the integration between multiple applications and a proven track record


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