We are looking for a **Lead Test Automation Engineer (.NET)** to spearhead quality assurance efforts for our cutting\-edge digital payments platform. This role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and technical expertise, with a 50/50 split between overseeing automation testing initiatives and hands\-on manual testing across a diverse range of systems and applications. *We accept* *CVs in English only.* **Responsibilities** * Oversee the creation and review of test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and reports * Lead functional and non\-functional testing efforts, including regression, acceptance, usability, and cross\-platform assessments * Define and guide advanced security testing strategies for MVC/SPA applications and Web APIs * Partner with cross\-team Agile collaborations, ensuring alignment with SAFe practices * Establish and refine efficient defect tracking and risk mitigation processes * Architect, enhance, and maintain scalable automation frameworks with Selenium and C\# * Supervise and analyze performance testing to validate system scalability and reliability * Standardize and optimize API testing practices using .NET frameworks and tools * Champion best practices for continuous testing in CI/CD workflows (TeamCity, Octopus, etc.) * Utilize advanced testing and diagnostic tools like TestRail, MS SQL, ELK stack, Postman, Fiddler, and Sentry for better insights * Foster close collaboration across teams to enhance product quality and address technical challenges **Requirements** * 5\+ years of progressive experience in QA analysis, test estimation, and automation strategy design * At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience * Deep proficiency in Selenium with C\# and SpecFlow using Gherkin syntax for writing automation tests * Extensive hands\-on experience with comprehensive API testing using .NET frameworks * Proven expertise in backend testing, including interactions with Windows services and APIs * Advanced coding skills in C\#, .NET, and JavaScript or similar programming languages * Strong familiarity with leading automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, or comparable technologies * Broad experience using TestRail, MS SQL, ELK stack, Sentry, Postman, Fiddler, and CI/CD pipelines like TeamCity and Octopus * Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and lead continuous testing enhancements * Expertise in root cause analysis, defect management, and robust risk mitigation practices * Ability to proactively refine and scale QA strategies to optimize performance for mission\-critical products * Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills to guide QA teams and improve collaboration * Ability to communicate technical details and provide insights to both technical and non\-technical stakeholders effectively * Advanced English skills to collaborate effectively with English\-speaking teams **Nice to have** * Proven experience with advanced performance testing tools such as JMeter, Sitespeed.io, or other similar frameworks **We offer** * Learning Culture \- We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally * Health Coverage \- Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family * Visual Benefit \- Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200\.000 COP for any visual health expenses * Life Insurance Plan \- We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full\-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone. * Medical Leave Coverage \- We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us * Professional Growth Opportunities \- We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally * Stock Option Purchase Plan \- As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization * Additional Income \- Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways * Community Benefit \- You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams! *Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.* 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.