Lead Functional Tester

EPAM Systems; Colombia; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Employee financial programs

Paid time off

Upskilling and certifications

LinkedIn Learning access

Global career opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Colombia is seeking a Lead Functional Tester to join our fast-paced e-commerce QA team. You will lead functional testing across desktop, mobile, native apps, and back-end services while also developing and executing automated tests.

The role emphasizes applying GenAI tools to boost efficiency and reporting quality. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of QA experience, at least 1 year in leadership, strong Agile knowledge, and English at B2 level or higher.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on QA experience
• 1+ year leading or managing development teams
• GenAI tools experience in QA workflows
• Mobile and API/web services testing experience
• Strong Agile methodologies knowledge
• Working English at B2 level or higher

Responsibilities

• Functional testing across desktop, mobile web, native apps and back-end components
• Create and execute automated test scripts
• Apply GenAI tools to improve regression runtime, script upkeep and reporting
• Refine workflows to maximize GenAI benefits
• Lead AI integration within the QA approach
• Execute web analytics testing with Charles and Adobe Analytics
• Develop and adjust the Test Strategy to changing projects
• Review product requirements for clarity and alignment
• Record and validate defects
• Oversee automation progress within the Pod

Skills

Five-plus years of QA experience

Leadership/management of teams

GenAI in QA workflows

Mobile testing

API/web services testing

Testing Strategy shaping

Agile methodologies

English (B2+)

Tools

Charles Proxy

Adobe Analytics

Gherkin

JavaScript for automation

Job 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're currently seeking a Lead Functional Tester to come aboard and join our organization. This role gives you the chance to contribute to a fast-moving e-commerce platform where delivering quality and strong user experience remain central priorities. You'll work hand-in-hand with a varied team of professionals committed to producing dependable, high-performing digital solutions. This opportunity suits someone energized by fast-paced work who is genuinely invested in advancing testing practices over time.

Responsibilities

• Carry out functional testing covering the e-commerce platform across desktop, mobile web (iOS/Android), native applications (iOS/Android), and back-end components
• Take an active, hands‑on role in creating and executing automated test scripts
• Apply GenAI-based tools, services, and solutions to improve team productivity, covering areas like regression runtime, script upkeep, result analysis, and reporting
• Refine current workflows to extract maximum benefit from GenAI-powered solutions
• Lead efforts to integrate AI practices into the team's broader QA approach
• Execute web analytics testing utilizing Charles proxy, confirming outcomes through Adobe Analytics
• Develop and adjust the Test Strategy to match changing project conditions
• Review and evaluate product requirements to verify clarity and alignment with existing features
• Record and validate defects identified throughout the testing process
• Oversee and align automation progress across the Pod

Requirements

• Five-plus years of practical, hands‑on QA experience
• At least one year spent leading or managing development teams
• Background applying GenAI tools and services to strengthen QA workflows
• Fundamental experience in mobile testing as well as API/web services testing
• Capability to shape and continually refine Testing Strategy
• Strong grasp of Agile methodology principles
• Dependable work ethic combined with the ability to operate independently
• Resilience under pressure, considering the project involves tight deadlines, sometimes ambiguous requirements, and processes that are still taking shape
• Reasonable communication skills paired with working English fluency (B2 level or higher) to interpret business requirements and translate them into agentic architectures

Nice to have

• Background in automated testing utilizing JS
• Exposure to Gherkin for drafting test scenarios
• Experience applying regression testing techniques
• Capability in requirements analysis to inform test planning
• Background creating test cases across different testing situations

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.