We are seeking a highly skilled Python Automation Test Engineer Team Lead to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will lead a team of five or more automation test engineers, driving the design, development, and optimization of test automation frameworks and infrastructure.

You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality software solutions, implementing best practices, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to support business objectives. This role requires deep expertise in Python, Azure, GitHub, Databricks, and key data and mathematical libraries.

Feel free to work remotely from anywhere across Latvia or connect with colleagues at our Riga office.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 5+ automation test engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
• Design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient test automation frameworks using Python and Azure services
• Develop, optimize, and maintain automated testing pipelines and infrastructure
• Utilize Azure DevOps, Databricks, and CI/CD pipelines to enhance automation workflows
• Implement best practices for CI/CD using GitHub, ensuring code quality, testing, and deployment automation
• Work with cross-functional teams, including developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers, to ensure high-quality software releases
• Optimize performance of test execution and reporting, ensuring reliability, accuracy, and coverage
• Leverage mathematical and statistical libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, and Statsmodels for test data analysis and validation
• Implement machine learning and big data frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Apache Spark, and Hadoop as needed for test optimization
• Ensure compliance with software testing standards, security, and best practices
• Troubleshoot complex automation-related issues and provide robust solutions

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in test automation, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role
• Expertise in Python and key automation testing frameworks (PyTest, Selenium, Robot Framework, etc.)
• Strong experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure DevOps, Databricks, and Azure Functions
• Proficiency in CI/CD workflows, version control (GitHub), and DevOps practices
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.)
• Knowledge of distributed computing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Hadoop
• Solid understanding of test automation strategies, performance testing, and test-driven development (TDD)
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in Generative AI

Nice to have

• Experience with data science and machine learning model development
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and mathematical modeling
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Experience with Python test libraries such as Robot Framework, PyTest, Unittest, DocTest, Nose2, and Testify
• Knowledge of ML testing tools such as Healenium, TDspora, Report Portal, QED42, and TestingXperts

We offer

• Engineering Heritage: Best-in-class experts sharing a culture of engineering excellence and tackling complex engineering challenges for over 30 years.
• Advanced Tech Stack: Innovative projects where you can apply or enhance your expertise in Cloud, Data, AI, and other emerging technologies.
• World-Class Clients: Work closely with 295+ of the Forbes Global 2000 on creating disruptive solutions that make a global impact.
• Professional Growth: Exceptional support for career development with comprehensive resources for upskilling or reskilling in pioneering practices.
• GenAI Community: Strong AI competencies with 600+ experts across 55+ locations driving GenAI-enabled transformation journeys.
• Entrepreneurial Culture: If you're passionate and dedicated to improving business transformation, we provide the support you need to bring your ideas to life.
• Hybrid Setup: The flexibility to work from any location in Latvia, whether it's your home or our office in Riga.
• Other Benefits: Additional vacation and trust days, private health insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more.

About EPAM

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. For over 30 years, our team has helped leading brands navigate the waves of digital transformation, building solutions that help them stay competitive through constant market disruption.With offices in 55+ countries, EPAM has grown in Latvia to over 150+ talented innovators in 3 years. We foster creativity and unconventional ways of doing things, welcoming like-minded professionals to join us.

Salary range €4.1K-€5.8K gross, based on your experience and interview results.