Description   
     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 Quality Architect (Test Automation), who are enthusiastic about engineering solutions and technologies.
You will plan the full cycle project infrastructure and design, decide which components the product will comprise either ready, out of the box or developed from scratch.
For some parts of the solution there will be an opportunity to create proofs-of-concept, participate in pre-sales, consult clients, conduct audits of existing solutions to evaluate their effectiveness and determine whether and how they can be improved.
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  Responsibilities   
     Design large-scale solutions with deep technical details    Closely work with business in identifying project requirements    Perform architecture review/audit    Establish project necessities and goals to go-livesolution    Participate in the full cycle of pre-sale activities    Provide RFP processing    Directly communicate with customers during solution architecture design or implementation activities    Maintain a strong understanding of industry trends and best practices    
  Requirements   
     Should have overall 15+years of experience in Automation Testing and 5+ years of experience in solution architecture design    Advanced level in at least 1 business domain    Experience in setting up test automation strategy for different domains and projects (T&M and Fixed-Price)    Expert level of knowledge in Test Automation (frameworks, tools, approaches)    Strong knowledge of at least 2 programming languages (including 1 scripting language).
Preferred ones are: Java, C# .NET, JS    Strong knowledge of architecture and ability to suggest different automation solutions based on architecture specifics    Understanding of basics of enterprise and business architecture    Solid background in design and implementation of external services integrations (using REST/SOAP, microservices, ESB, SOA)    Strong knowledge of one of the platforms (Java2JEE/.NET/JavaScript/Content Management)    Experience with multiple full lifecycle software development processes, approaches and methods (Scrum & RUP)    Deep expertise in web application/web services architectures, relational and non-relational data storage specifics, cross-cutting concerns (security, monitoring, caching, etc.)    Proactive approach and leadership in architecture engagement    Experience in customer site assignments    Must have strong communications skills    
  We offer   
     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.)