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Java Automation Tester

EPAMQuito, Ecuador
Work model
Hybrid
Experience
2+ years
Employment
Not specified
Compensation
Not disclosed
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AIGenAIAI-Assisted DevelopmentDatabasesJavaAzureBackendDevOpsFrontendPostgreSQLCI/CDAutomationSQLGitScrumJiraApache JMeterAzure DevOpsGenerative AI FundamentalsGithub CopilotGrafana k6Jira AutomationRefactoringScaled Agile FrameworkScripting LanguagesTest Automation Principles

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Role description

Our quality engineering team is looking for an experienced Java Automation Tester to build and run automated testing solutions for both frontend and backend systems, with a focus on maintaining strong performance, security, and reliability standards across the entire development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Develop test strategies and plans leveraging BDD methodologies
  • Establish acceptance criteria for software features
  • Build automated test scripts covering frontend (web, mobile) and backend (services) platforms
  • Oversee automation pipelines as part of CI/CD workflows
  • Analyze performance test outcomes and deliver meaningful insights
  • Write scripts to support automated security testing efforts
  • Implement shift-left and shift-right testing approaches throughout projects
  • Verify data integrity and run queries to support testing activities
  • Engage effectively in technical discussions and take part in meetings and reviews
  • Work closely with the team, keeping others updated on progress and obstacles
  • Break down testing concepts for other roles, even in challenging situations

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of hands-on experience with test automation
  • Skilled in using test management platforms like Jira and X-Ray
  • Familiarity with testing methodologies and categories (ISTQB FL / AT)
  • Experienced with automation frameworks including SerenityBDD, Screenplay, Gherkin-Cucumber, and Karate
  • Working knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter and K6
  • Working knowledge of CI/CD platforms such as Azure DevOps and version control systems like Git
  • Understanding of relational databases including SQL, Oracle, DB2, and PostgreSQL
  • Working knowledge of data analytics as it relates to quality metrics
  • Understanding of software development principles such as SOLID, Clean Code, refactoring, and DRY/DAMP
  • Familiarity with Agile frameworks or methodologies like Scrum or Kanban
  • Strong negotiation abilities and flexibility in adapting to varied team dynamics

Nice to have

  • Working knowledge of security testing tools such as OWASP ZAP
  • Familiarity with ITIL v4
  • Exposure to Generative AI (GenAI) tools like GitHub Copilot and Windsurf
  • Certification in AI tools, ideally GitHub Copilot (certifications in Claude, Gemini, GPT, or Grok also acceptable)
  • Understanding of AI-driven test execution agents and AI-assisted development practices