Senior QA Automation & Performance Test Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior QA Automation & Performance Test Engineer to join our innovative team. The ideal candidate will ensure the quality, reliability, and scalability of our software products by designing, developing, maintaining, and executing automated and performance test scripts. This role requires a strong background in software development, test automation frameworks, performance testing, and a commitment to delivering exceptional solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand software requirements and develop comprehensive test plans, cases, and scenarios

• Design, develop, and maintain automated and performance test scripts using industry-standard tools and frameworks

• Own and manage all non-functional testing activities, including performance, stress, load, and regression testing

• Continuously research and evaluate new testing technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness

• Advocate for best practices in testing and quality assurance, contributing to process improvement

• Develop custom tools and integrate with existing tools to increase engineering productivity

• Ensure quality, security, reliability, and compliance by testing both functional and non-functional requirements

• Coordinate test activities within the pod and across other test managers as needed

• Drive a culture of automation in the QA space, emphasizing continuous improvement

• Perform in-sprint automation testing and develop regression test suites

• Analyse errors using logs, database queries, legacy and Unix file systems

• Manage the complete test and defect lifecycle across agile and waterfall methodologies

• Generate test reports and share status across multiple levels of the organization

• Conduct capacity planning and management for web, microservices, and mobile applications

• Monitor and optimize application performance using tools like AppDynamics, AppInsights, and Splunk

• Use quantitative methods to identify performance and throughput bottlenecks

• Support large-scale migration projects for financial institutions’ core platforms

  
  

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Java and C

• 10+ years’ experience in LoadRunner Enterprise (2023 or earlier)

• Experience with test automation frameworks, such as Selenium or Cucumber, and other BDD frameworks

• Skills in automation testing for desktop, web, data services, microservices, database, ETL, cloud-based applications, middleware, and operating systems

• Competency in working with CI/CD pipelines

• Expertise in building performance and load test frameworks using Gatling, Locust, or LoadRunner

• Proficiency in logging and APM tools, including AppDynamics, AppInsights, and Splunk

• Understanding of Linux performance tuning and database optimization techniques

• Familiarity with WebSphere and Tomcat application servers

• Showcase of strong analytical skills while being proactive and detail-driven

• Competency as a logical problem solver, demonstrating passion for excellence, continuous learning, and integrity

• Capability to work in both collaborative team environments and independently

• Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal English skills (B2 level or higher)

  
  

We offer

• We gather like-minded people:

  • Engineering community of industry professionals

  • Friendly team and enjoyable working environment

  • Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland

  • Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually

  • Business-driven relocation opportunities

• We provide growth opportunities:

  • Outstanding career roadmap

  • Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs

  • Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)

  • Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru

  • English classes

• We cover it all:

  • Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)

  • Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)

  • Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more

  • Referral bonuses

  • Corporate, social and well-being events

• Please, note:

  • The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview

  • We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively

EPAM 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.