Senior Test Automation Engineer in JavaScript

EPAM Systems Inc; Colombia; Remote; COP 90,000,000 - 130,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc in Colombia seeks a Senior Test Automation Engineer with strong JavaScript expertise to join our health applications team. You will partner with a QA team to ensure reliability and performance through end-to-end testing and modern automation frameworks.

The role emphasizes building scalable test scripts, collaborating with developers and product owners, and contributing to sprint activities. Fluency in English is expected; healthcare domain experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in test automation using JavaScript.
• Experience with Selenium, Jest, Mocha, or Chai.
• Strong knowledge of QA principles, test automation strategies, and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Perform E2E testing of health applications, addressing both UI and backend/API components
• Automate test scenarios using existing test automation frameworks built with JavaScript and Node.js
• Conduct manual testing to ensure holistic test coverage in areas outside the scope of automation
• Work with test automation tools such as Selenium for UI testing and Chai/Mocha for backend/API testing
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using JavaScript-based frameworks
• Evaluate test outcomes to identify system defects and areas for performance improvement
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and other Scrum team members to align testing strategies with business goals
• Support sprint activities, such as planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
• Develop scalable and efficient testing approaches for complex applications
• Troubleshoot testing issues and recommend solutions to enhance workflows and test coverage

Skills

JavaScript

Test automation

Selenium

Jest

Mocha

Chai

Node.js

End-to-end testing

Tools

Selenium

Jest

Mocha

Chai

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer with strong expertise in JavaScript to join our dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality health applications. In this role, you will work closely with a QA Testing Team to ensure the reliability and performance of applications through rigorous E2E testing and the use of cutting-edge automation frameworks.ResponsibilitiesPerform E2E testing of health applications, addressing both UI and backend/API componentsAutomate test scenarios using existing test automation frameworks built with JavaScript and Node.jsConduct manual testing to ensure holistic test coverage in areas outside the scope of automationWork with test automation tools such as Selenium for UI testing and Chai/Mocha for backend/API testingDesign, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using JavaScript-based frameworksEvaluate test outcomes to identify system defects and areas for performance improvementCollaborate with developers, product owners, and other Scrum team members to align testing strategies with business goalsSupport sprint activities, such as planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectivesDevelop scalable and efficient testing approaches for complex applicationsTroubleshoot testing issues and recommend solutions to enhance workflows and test coverageRequirementsOver 3 years of professional experience in test automation with JavaScriptProven experience with test automation frameworks including Selenium, Jest, Mocha, or ChaiStrong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScriptBackground in QA principles, test automation strategies, and software testing lifecyclesExpertise in E2E testing, covering both UI and backend functionalityProficiency in collaborating within Scrum team environments to deliver high-quality resultsUnderstanding of manual and automated testing approaches and their complementary rolesCapability to design test scripts that are efficient, reliable, and maintainable in enterprise systemsSkills in debugging and optimizing test scripts to enhance performanceShowcase of problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and quality assuranceAbility to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English (B2 level or higher)Nice to haveExperience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) software or similar healthcare softwareFamiliarity with Node.js and JavaScript-based test automation frameworksStrong communication skills for effective collaboration across cross-functional teamsWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM 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.