Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer

EPAM Systems; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer to join our team in India. You will ensure the reliability and accuracy of our software systems while leading a team of testers. Your role includes implementing automated testing processes and contributing to the enhancement of the test automation framework.

With 8-12 years of experience in Automation Testing, you'll guide the team, develop test plans, and ensure adherence to quality standards. Proficiency in JavaScript, UI Automation tools, and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in Automation Testing, with a focus on JavaScript.
• At least 4-6 years of hands‑on experience with JavaScript and TypeScript.
• 1+ year of relevant leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of testers, providing guidance and support in testing activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze system requirements.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases and test strategies.
• Coordinate and prioritize testing activities for thorough testing coverage.
• Design, develop and execute automation scripts using advanced automation tools.
• Identify, report and track defects, ensuring thorough validation and resolution.
• Define and enforce quality standards, ensuring adherence to best practices.
• Monitor and analyze quality assurance metrics for continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on emerging testing tools, technologies and best practices.
• Contribute valuable insights in QA meetings and testing activities.

Skills

Automation Testing

JavaScript

TypeScript

UI Automation Tools

Web Service and API Test Automation

Leadership

WebdriverIO

B2+ English

Tools

Playwright

Mocha

Chai

Jest

Puppeteer

Cypress

Job description

We are seeking a Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer to join our team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and accuracy of our software systems. You will be responsible for leading a team of testers, implementing and managing automated testing processes, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our test automation framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of testers, provide guidance and support in testing activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze system requirements
• Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases and test strategies
• Coordinate and prioritize testing activities to ensure efficient and thorough testing coverage
• Design, develop and execute automation scripts using advanced automation tools
• Identify, report and track defects, ensure their thorough validation and resolution
• Define and enforce quality standards, ensure adherence to best practices
• Monitor and analyze quality assurance metrics for continuous improvement
• Stay updated on emerging testing tools, technologies and best practices
• Contribute valuable insights in QA meetings and testing activities

Requirements

• 8-12 years of experience in Automation Testing, with a focus on JavaScript
• At least 4-6 years of hands‑on experience with JavaScript and TypeScript
• 1+ year of relevant leadership experience
• Proficiency in UI Automation tools such as Playwright, Mocha, Chai, Jest, Puppeteer or Cypress
• Experience in Web Service and API Test Automation, including test cases and test automation frameworks
• Strong understanding of WebdriverI/O for UI testing
• B2+ English level proficiency