Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer

EPAM Systems; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer to head a testing group, oversee automated workflows, and help refine the test automation framework. You will collaborate with multiple teams to ensure software quality across platforms.

You will design test plans, write automation scripts with Playwright/Jest/Cypress, and drive quality metrics. The ideal candidate has 8–12 years in automation, strong leadership, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years in Automation Testing with emphasis on JavaScript.
• 4–6 years experience with JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Leadership experience for at least 1 year.
• Proficient with UI automation tools: Playwright, Mocha, Chai, Jest, Puppeteer or Cypress.
• Background in Web Service and API test automation and framework development.
• Strong WebdriverIO experience for UI testing.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach a group of testers and supervise testing efforts.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to gather and evaluate system requirements.
• Create detailed test plans, test cases and testing strategies.
• Organize and prioritize testing tasks for thorough coverage.
• Develop, execute and maintain automation scripts with modern tools.
• Log, track and verify defects and ensure fixes are validated.
• Set quality benchmarks and enforce best practices.
• Track QA metrics and drive process improvements.
• Keep up with new testing tools and evolving practices.
• Contribute insights to QA discussions and testing activities.

Skills

Automation Testing

JavaScript

TypeScript

Leadership

Playwright

Mocha

Chai

Jest

Puppeteer

Cypress

WebdriverIO

API Testing

English Proficiency (B2+)

Tools

Playwright

Mocha

Chai

Jest

Puppeteer

Cypress

WebdriverIO

Job description

We're on the lookout for a Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer to become part of our team. In this position, you'll take on a key responsibility for maintaining the accuracy and dependability of our software platforms. Your duties will include heading a group of testers, overseeing automated testing workflows, and helping refine our test automation framework on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Guide and coach a group of testers, offering direction and assistance throughout testing efforts
• Work with teams across different functions to collect and evaluate system requirements
• Craft detailed test plans, test cases, and overarching testing strategies
• Organize and rank testing tasks to guarantee thorough and efficient coverage
• Build, code, and run automation scripts leveraging sophisticated testing tools
• Log, communicate, and follow up on defects, confirming they are properly verified and fixed
• Establish quality benchmarks and ensure the team follows recognized best practices
• Track and interpret QA-related metrics to drive ongoing process enhancements
• Keep current with new testing tools, technological advances, and evolving best practices
• Bring meaningful input to QA discussions and testing-related activities

Requirements

• 8 to 12 years of background in Automation Testing, with particular emphasis on JavaScript
• A minimum of 4 to 6 years of direct, practical experience with JavaScript and TypeScript
• At least 1 year of applicable experience in a leadership capacity
• Skilled in UI Automation platforms such as Playwright, Mocha, Chai, Jest, Puppeteer, or Cypress
• Background in Web Service and API Test Automation, covering test case creation and automation framework development
• Solid command of Webdriver I/O for testing user interfaces
• English language proficiency at a B2 level or higher