We're looking for a Senior QA Automation Engineer to join our team in Malaga, Spain in a hybrid working mode. This role blends the strengths of a Senior QA Engineer with those of a Software Developer in Test, enhanced for the AI era. You will combine deep testing expertise with strong engineering skills, building automation frameworks, integrating quality into CI/CD pipelines, and designing advanced test strategies for both traditional and AI-powered software systems.This is your opportunity to lead quality engineering initiatives in a cutting-edge environment where cloud, automation and AI-driven systems intersect, ensuring the reliability and safety of next-generation applications.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze requirements and architecture to create comprehensive test plans, cases and data sets across functional, integration, regression and exploratory testingDesign and maintain automation frameworks using tools such as Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, JMeter, GatlingDevelop and integrate testing tools into CI/CD pipelines to boost engineering productivityBuild observability and telemetry solutions for real-time quality monitoringIdentify and automate repetitive tasks, reducing manual testing effortManage defect lifecycle: reproduce, isolate, document and prioritize issues until resolutionApply AI-assisted workflows for test generation, code review and defect triage, while validating AI outputs for accuracyDesign and execute targeted testing for AI/LLM-powered features, including safety and reliability checksCollaborate with developers for quality-first practices across the SDLC and provide leadership in quality strategyWork within an agile delivery model,



contributing to process improvements and mentoring team membersRequirementsStrong experience in software quality assurance covering UI/black-box testing and white-box techniquesProficiency in at least one programming language (Java, Python, Scala, or TypeScript)Hands-on experience with automation tools (e.g., Cypress, Playwright, Selenium)Understanding of SDLC, STLC and agile practicesProven experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Argo CD)Knowledge of cloud services and container platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, Docker)Familiarity with observability tools (Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog)Practical experience with AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) for test authoring and debuggingFamiliarity with testing AI features, including evaluation harnesses, golden-set tests, prompt injection safeguards, and model regression strategiesAwareness of responsible AI principles: bias, fairness, privacy and safety considerationsExperience designing and validating prompts, LLM workflows, and automation environments with AI integrationExcellent communication abilities for bug reporting, test planning, and explaining quality trade-offs.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsNice to haveExperience with performance testing (e.g., Gatling,



JMeter)Prior leadership experience in QA teams or test strategy definitionExperience in highly regulated or data-sensitive environmentsWe offerPrivate health insuranceEPAM Employees Stock Purchase Plan100% paid sick leaveReferral ProgramProfessional certificationLanguage coursesEPAM is a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company with 61,700+ EPAMers in 55+ countries and regions. Since 1993, our multidisciplinary teams have been helping make the future real for our clients and communities around the world. In 2018, we opened an office in Spain that quickly grew to over 1,450 EPAMers distributed between the offices in Málaga, Madrid and Cáceres as well as remotely across the country.

Here you will collaborate with multinational teams, contribute to numerous innovative projects, and have an opportunity to learn and grow continuously.Why Join EPAMWORK AND LIFE BALANCE. Enjoy more of your personal time with flexible work options, 24 working days of annual leave and paid time off for numerous public holidays.CONTINUOUS LEARNING CULTURE. Craft your personal Career Development Plan to align with your learning objectives.

Take advantage of internal training, mentorship, sponsored certifications and LinkedIn courses.CLEAR AND DIFFERENT CAREER PATHS. Grow in engineering or managerial direction to become a People Manager, in-depth technical specialist, Solution Architect, or Project/Delivery Manager.STRONG PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY. Join a general EPAM community of highly skilled experts and connect with them to solve challenges, exchange ideas, share expertise and make friends.

📌 Senior QA Automation Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Madrid