๐จ EPAM is conducting a Mega Face-to-Face Hiring Drive on 19th September 2026 for experienced Automation Test Engineers across Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune. The drive is specifically targeted at professionals with 5โ15 years of experience, with multiple technology tracks covering Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Selenium, Playwright, API automation and AI-assisted engineering.
๐ Job Details
๐ข Company: EPAM Systems
๐ผ Positions: Automation Test Engineer โ Java + AI | Automation Test Engineer โ Python | Automation Test Engineer โ JavaScript
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Hiring Drive: 19th September 2026, Saturday
๐ Locations: Bangalore | Chennai | Hyderabad | Pune
๐ป Interview Mode: Face-to-Face only
๐ฏ Experience: 5โ15 Years
โณ Notice Period: Immediate to 60 Days
๐ซ Experience Requirement: Candidates below 5 years are not eligible
๐ฉ Application: gowri_gurusamy@epam.com
โก Important: Only shortlisted candidates will receive the call letter.
๐ข About EPAM Systems
EPAM Systems is a global digital engineering and product development company combining software engineering, consulting, design and technology expertise. EPAM operates across 55+ countries and regions and had more than 62,000 EPAMers as of Q1 2026.
India is a major engineering hub for EPAM. The company has established offices in Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune, among other locations, and its India organization has significant capabilities across AI, Data, Cloud, Digital Engineering and Quality Engineering.
EPAM has also been investing heavily in AI and GenAI, making the Java + AI track particularly relevant for automation professionals who want to move toward AI-assisted quality engineering. EPAMโs recent initiatives include AI-native transformation and Agentic QA.
โญ Why This Role Is Excellent for Your Experience
๐ฅ Strong engineering exposure: These positions go beyond basic test execution and focus on automation engineering, framework development and API automation.
๐ค AI opportunity: The Java + AI track gives experienced SDETs an opportunity to demonstrate AI/GenAI knowledge and AI-assisted development practices.
๐ Modern automation: The JavaScript track covers Playwright, Cypress, WebDriverIO and Selenium, giving candidates exposure to multiple modern UI automation ecosystems.
๐ Python specialization: The Python track combines Python, PyTest, Selenium and API automationโan excellent combination for building scalable automation frameworks.
๐ API expertise: REST/API automation is present across the tracks, strengthening backend validation and end-to-end testing capabilities.
๐ Global engineering environment: EPAMโs India organization supports global clients and has built teams across Data, AI, Digital, Cloud and Quality Engineering.
๐ง Skills Required
๐น Java Track: Core Java, OOP, Selenium WebDriver, REST Assured, API automation, framework development, Maven/Gradle, TestNG/JUnit and Git.
๐น AI Track: Generative AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, AI-assisted coding, understanding of LLM-based testing use cases and responsible use of AI tools.
๐น Python Track: Python programming, Selenium, PyTest, fixtures, parametrization, API automation and framework architecture.
๐น JavaScript Track: JavaScript/TypeScript, Playwright, Cypress, WebDriverIO, Selenium and API automation.
๐น Common SDET Skills: Test strategy, automation framework design, CI/CD, Git, debugging, SQL, Agile/Scrum, defect analysis and test reporting.
๐ฏ Preparation Tips
โ Java + AI candidates: Revise Core Java, OOP, SOLID principles, Selenium internals, REST Assured and framework architecture. Also prepare practical examples of how you have used ChatGPT, Copilot or GenAI to generate, improve, debug or analyze automation.
๐ Python candidates: Focus heavily on Python coding, PyTest fixtures, parametrization, decorators, exception handling, Selenium synchronization and API automation.
โก JavaScript candidates: Give special attention to Playwright locators, auto-waiting, fixtures, browser contexts, parallel execution, TypeScript and handling flaky tests. Also revise Cypress/WebDriverIO differences.
๐งฉ All candidates: Practice coding problems, framework-design scenarios, API validation, SQL queries and debugging automation failures. Recent public EPAM interview reports indicate that candidates may face detailed Java/Selenium or Playwright/JavaScript technical questioning and coding/problem-solving assessments.
๐งโ๐ป Expected EPAM Interview Rounds
โ ๏ธ The exact process for this 19 September hiring drive has not been publicly confirmed. Based on EPAM interview reports and the technical depth of these positions, candidates should prepare for:
๐น Round 1 โ Technical Screening: Programming fundamentals, automation concepts, Selenium/Playwright, API testing and testing fundamentals.
๐น Round 2 โ Coding & Automation: Coding exercises plus framework, debugging and automation implementation questions.
๐น Round 3 โ Advanced Technical/Project: Detailed discussion of your current project, framework architecture, CI/CD, API automation, challenges and leadership/ownership.
๐น Round 4 โ Client/Managerial Discussion: Project scenarios, communication, problem-solving, Agile practices and stakeholder interaction may be evaluated.
๐น Round 5 โ HR/Final: Compensation, notice period, location, availability and overall fit.
๐ฐ Expected Salary Range
๐ต EPAM does not disclose a salary range in the hiring-drive information provided. Recent EPAM salary submissions show substantial variation by experience and level: Software/Test Automation Engineer reports range from roughly โน8โโน22 LPA, while Senior Test Automation Engineer submissions in Pune include approximately โน14โโน25 LPA+ depending on experience.
๐ For this 5โ15 year hiring drive, a reasonable market-oriented expectation could be approximately โน12โโน30+ LPA, with senior/lead-level candidates potentially exceeding this range depending on expertise, project requirements and negotiation. This is an estimate, not an official EPAM salary range.
๐ Resume Tips
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Create a technology-focused headline such as โSDET | Java/Selenium | REST Assured | Automation Frameworks | AI-Assisted Testing.โ
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Clearly mention your total automation experience and years of experience with each primary technology.
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Quantify your impact: number of automated cases, regression-time reduction, framework improvements, defect leakage reduction or CI/CD implementation.
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For Java candidates, highlight REST Assured and framework ownership; for Python candidates, emphasize PyTest architecture; for JavaScript candidates, place Playwright/TypeScript prominently.
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If applying for Java + AI, include genuine AI/GenAI project experience and explain exactly how AI improved your development or testing workflow.
๐ซ Avoid submitting a generic manual-testing-heavy resume when the opening is specifically targeting experienced Automation Test Engineers.
๐ฉ How to Apply
๐จ Send your updated CV to gowri_gurusamy@epam.com.
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Keep yourself available for the 19th September 2026 F2F hiring drive.
๐ Select the appropriate location: Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad or Pune.
โณ Ensure your notice period falls within Immediate to 60 Days.
๐ฏ Apply only if you have 5โ15 years of relevant experience and match one of the three technology tracks.
โก Only shortlisted candidates will receive the call letter, so ensure your resume clearly demonstrates the required automation expertise.
๐ If you are an experienced SDET ready to work with Java + AI, Python + PyTest, or JavaScript + Playwright, this EPAM Mega Hiring Drive could be a strong opportunity to take your Quality Engineering career to the next level.
