Senior Test Automation Engineer (JavaScript)

EPAM Systems Inc; Colombia; Remote; COP 90,000,000 - 170,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

LinkedIn Learning access

Upskilling and cert courses

Global career opportunities

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to lead QA activities and strengthen automation for a Node.js/Angular chat web application deployed on Microsoft Azure. You will establish an automation framework, mentor a growing team, and drive EngX practices within an agile development lifecycle.

The role requires 3+ years in automated testing with Selenium WebDriver or Appium, strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills, API testing, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automated testing, scripting, and programming with tools like Appium or Selenium WebDriver.
• Proficiency in testing frameworks including TestNG, JUnit, or Cucumber.
• Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, automated testing tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with REST API, ADO Testing Framework, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Lead QA activities to elevate product quality, starting with manual testing and progressing toward team leadership.
• Apply EngX practices and methodologies and promote best practices in the development lifecycle.
• Lead the development process and foster proactive team collaboration.
• Implement an Automation Testing Framework from the ground up.
• Introduce and optimize practices related to the Azure DevOps Testing Framework.

Skills

Test automation

JavaScript/TypeScript

CI/CD pipelines

REST API testing

English communication

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Appium

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to lead and enhance our QA processes while driving automation capabilities for a Chat web application built on cutting-edge technologies, including Node.js, Angular, and Microsoft Azure.This role offers the opportunity to spearhead quality initiatives, establish automation frameworks, and collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality software.ResponsibilitiesStrengthen the existing team by contributing technical expertise and mentorshipTake a leadership role in the development process and foster proactive team collaborationApply best Engineering Excellence (EngX) practices and methodologiesAdhere to agile principles and champion best practices in the development lifecycleLead QA activities to elevate product quality, starting with manual testing and progressing toward team leadershipImplement an Automation Testing Framework from the ground upIntroduce and optimize practices related to the Azure DevOps Testing FrameworkRequirements3+ years of working experience in automated testing, scripting, and programming with tools like Appium or Selenium WebDriverProficiency in testing frameworks including TestNG, JUnit, or CucumberExpertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, automated testing tools, and CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with REST API, ADO Testing Framework, and SQL/NoSQL databasesStrong written and verbal English communication skills (B2+)We 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.