We're looking for a Senior Test Automation AI Engineer to join our team in Madrid, Spain in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will design, implement and maintain test automation frameworks for an AI and MLOps platform, ensuring quality across APIs, UIs, data pipelines and AI-driven solutions such as LLM-based assistants and ML workflows. This is a hybrid role based in Madrid's city center, which offers the opportunity to shape test automation strategy in a highly innovative environment, applying best practices to support critical business use cases and ensuring compliance with enterprise testing policies and governance requirements.

An idóneo opportunity for those eager to thrive in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact in private banking technology. Join EPAM and contribute to shaping the future of financial services in Spain!

Responsibilities

Define and implement test automation framework architecture and patterns aligned with enterprise standards

Design and develop reusable automated test components for UI and API testing

Automate test cases using Python-based frameworks such as Playwright, pytest and BDD tools

Build AI/ML-specific test cases and evaluation pipelines for model outputs

Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab for continuous validation

Use Docker and Kubernetes for dynamic, reproducible test environments





Maintain and continuously improve automation stability and reliability, reducing false positives

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure test alignment and traceability from user stories to results

Produce audit-ready execution evidence and reports according to compliance standards

Act as a technical consultant for test automation design and practices within the AI engineering group

Requirements

5+ years of experience in test automation engineering focusing on enterprise or complex systems

Proficiency in Python and experience with test frameworks such as Playwright, pytest or Behave

Solid understanding of test automation best practices, clean coding and maintainable design patterns

Hands-on experience with GitLab CI/CD, containerization and Kubernetes environments

Familiarity with BDD and Gherkin syntax for scenario-based automation

Ability to design and execute functional and non-functional tests including performance and reliability checks

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with quality-driven mindset

English fluency for collaboration and documentation

Nice to have

Experience in testing AI/ML systems, MLOps platforms or data pipelines

Knowledge of contract testing and service virtualization

Exposure to synthetic data preparation and anonymization techniques

Familiarity with compliance requirements in regulated industries such as finance

📌 Senior Test Automation AI Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Epam Systems
📍 Madrid