We are seeking an experienced Lead Test Automation Engineer to spearhead mobile application testing initiatives for Android and iOS platforms. In this role, you will define test strategies, enhance automation frameworks, and lead a team of automation engineers to deliver high-quality solutions within a fast-paced Agile environment. You will play a critical role in shaping testing processes, mentoring team members, and ensuring seamless integration of automation into CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

- Define test strategy and communicate it effectively to the automation team
- Define tool configuration and setup for automation initiatives
- Enhance the existing Katalon Studio framework and propose efficient solutions
- Add detailed test cases and execute them to ensure comprehensive coverage
- Generate user-friendly test reports and integrate Katalon Automation Reports with Polarion
- Validate custom keywords and implement setup for automation processes
- Establish test processes, roles, and responsibilities within the team
- Plan test automation activities and ensure the team follows standard processes
- Train, coach, and support team members, facilitating smooth transition to the team
- Run automation code within CI/CD pipelines to feed into DevOps workflows

Requirements

- 5+ years of experience in test automation for mobile applications (Android, iOS)
- At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
- Strong skills in Java
- Expertise in test automation framework development (KD, DD, HD)




- Proficiency in BDD development and experience with TDD frameworks
- Background in defining and understanding test strategies
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipeline concepts and experience running automation code within pipelines
- Strong skills in GitLab, Bitbucket, and TeamCity
- Knowledge of Katalon Studio, Appium, and Source Tree
- Competency in unit and UX testing
- Experience working in a fast-paced Agile environment
- Strong focus on delivering quality code on time
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

Nice to have

- Showcase of hands-on experience with the Katalon tool
- Past experience working directly with clients

We offer

- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Integral career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

📌 Lead Test Automation Engineer with Java (Mobile) (Colombia)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Colombia