Senior Automation Tester in Java

We are seeking a dedicated **Senior Automation Tester in Java** to join our dynamic team.**Responsibilities**- Collaborate with product teams to comprehend user stories and engineering teams for architecture understanding- Train and mentor Software Quality Engineers in various testing concepts and tools- Conduct hands-on testing, create test automation, and manage debugging activities- Develop insightful understanding of business objectives tailored to client products- Determine and implement the appropriate automation approach for different projects- Liaise with project management to ensure clear understanding of features and requirements- Design tests that align with functional, performance requirements, and user acceptance criteria- Offer peer review feedback on tests or scripts from team members- Verify all user stories and requirements are competently met- Communicate defects effectively ensuring clarity and prompt resolution- Proactively anticipate and communicate potential quality or delivery issues**Requirements**:- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a similar technical field or equivalent practical experience- 3+ years of experience in software testing including REST API and database testing- Background in Java programming with a competency in using Java frameworks such as Spring and TestNG- Proficiency in Selenium WebDriver, JUnit, Playwright, or Cypress for creating test automation- Expertise in formulating advanced database queries and utilizing issue and test management tools like Jira or QMetry- Qualifications in integrating tests into continuous integration and delivery pipelines (CI/CD)- Skills in maintaining version control tools and excelling in testing/debugging across various environments- Excellent communication skills and a knack for technical documentation including workflow, process diagrams, and API docs- Upper-intermediate proficiency in English (B2+)**Nice to have**- Familiarity with performance testing tools like Apache JMeter or Gatling- Understanding of cloud testing environments, especially Amazon Web Services- Previous experience in a media company setting- Knowledge of common industry monitoring tools such as Splunk, CloudWatch, or DataDog**We offer**- Career plan and real growth opportunities- Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions- International Mobility Plan within 25 countries- Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more- English classes with a certified teacher- Support for employee’s initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)- Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)- Flexible work schedule and dress code- Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe- Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll- Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)- Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)- 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit- Grocery coupons- 30 days December bonus- Employee Stock Purchase Plan- 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days- Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)- Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet billsEPAM 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.