Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Learning & certifications

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer to drive automation strategy and deliver robust test solutions across platforms.

You will coach a QA team, design end-to-end testing plans, and build scalable automation pipelines using Playwright, Mocha, Jest, and Cypress, with JavaScript/TypeScript at the core. English proficiency required; relocation optional; opportunities for learning, certifications, and tech talks.

Qualifications

• Deep background in Automation Testing with heavy JavaScript exposure (8–12 years).
• Experience coding with JavaScript and TypeScript (4–6 years).
• Leadership in a QA capacity for at least 1 year.
• Experience with UI Automation frameworks such as Playwright, Mocha, Chai, Jest, Puppeteer, or Cypress.
• Experience with Web Service and API Test Automation from test case to framework.

Responsibilities

• Coach and direct a team of testers, removing blockers and supporting delivery.
• Partner with product, engineering, and other functions to elicit and validate system requirements.
• Create comprehensive test plans, test cases, and end-to-end testing approaches.
• Plan and sequence testing work to maximize coverage and efficiency.
• Build and run automation scripts with advanced testing toolsets.
• Document defects, share status, and follow issues through verification and closure.
• Measure QA metrics and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Automation Testing

JavaScript/TypeScript

Leadership

UI Automation Frameworks

API Test Automation

English Proficiency

Tools

Playwright

Mocha

Chai

Jest

Puppeteer

Cypress

WebDriverIO

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 are hiring a Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer to ensure our platforms stay stable, accurate, and trustworthy through strong automated testing. You will coordinate a QA team, manage automation pipelines, and evolve our JavaScript/TypeScript test framework over time.ResponsibilitiesCoach and direct a team of testers, removing blockers and supporting deliveryPartner with product, engineering, and other functions to elicit and validate system requirementsCreate comprehensive test plans, test cases, and end-to-end testing approachesPlan and sequence testing work to maximize coverage and efficiencyBuild and run automation scripts with advanced testing toolsetsDocument defects, share status clearly, and follow issues through verification and closureSet quality criteria and ensure alignment with recognized QA best practicesMeasure and review QA metrics to identify opportunities for process improvementResearch new testing tools and keep pace with technology and best-practice updatesProvide valuable input in QA discussions and broader testing activitiesRequirementsDeep background in Automation Testing with heavy JavaScript exposure (8–12 years)Demonstrated experience coding with JavaScript and TypeScript (4–6 years)Leadership practice in a QA capacity for at least 1 yearWorking proficiency with UI Automation frameworks including Playwright, Mocha, Chai, Jest, Puppeteer, or CypressExperience with Web Service and API Test Automation, from test case creation to automation framework buildingStrong command of Webdriver I/O for user interface testingEnglish level B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or aboveWe offerOpportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographiesVast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certificationsOpportunity to share your ideas on international platformsSponsored Tech Talks & HackathonsUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsPossibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projectsFocused individual developmentBenefit package:Health benefitsRetirement benefitsPaid time offFlexible benefitsForums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)