Lead Functional Test Engineer

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.

We are seeking a Lead Functional Test Engineer to join our dynamic team.

This role will involve coordinating the testing approach for projects, introducing and maintaining testing processes, and leading the design and implementation of test cases. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in database testing, API testing, and a strong background in software testing fundamentals.

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• Responsible for project testing approach and coordination
• Introduce testing process and maintain meaningful metrics to measure progress
• Prioritize test cases and help users define acceptance criteria
• Create testing plan
• Estimate testing resources and time needed; perform coordination of those resources
• Lead design, creation, and implementation of test cases
• Provide testing reports to project stakeholders
• Manage and coordinate work with a large diverse team across the globe
• Create tester training material
• Provide guidance to the testing team
• Perform unit, integration, and user acceptance testing

• 9 to 14 years of experience
• Strong in Database testing & API Testing (Postman or Fiddler)
• Strong knowledge in Software Testing fundamentals, test design, and testing theory
• Experience in testing client-server applications (web services testing (SOAP/REST) using Soap UI or relevant tool)
• Experience in End to End, Integration, Installation, Regression, Smoke, and Ad Hoc testing
• Good knowledge and experience with Postgres & SQL Server and Tools: MSSQL (Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio) & pgAdmin
• Good spoken and written English
• Ability to understand requirements/design and execute test cases, log defects, and provide root causes
• Good team player
• Experience of work in Scrum Team
• Experience of work with TestRail (test management tool) & JIRA

• Experience in Packaging & Deployment Testing
• Knowledge of Groovy

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)