Lead Javascript Automation Test Engineer with AI & Agentic Testing

EPAM Systems, Inc.; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Flexible benefits

Learning opportunities

Relocation to EPAM offices

Tech Talks & Hackathons

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer to guide a team of testers and advance automated testing across REST and SOAP services. You will design scalable automation solutions, mentor engineers, and integrate with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions.

Experience with AI tooling and LLMs for test generation is highly valued. You will collaborate cross-functionally to define test strategies, ensure quality, and promote shift-left practices in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• 9 to 14 years of experience in software test automation and quality engineering.
• Expertise in authentication and authorization mechanisms including Basic Authentication, Bearer Tokens, OAuth, and NTLM.
• Knowledge of design patterns including Singleton, Factory, Decorator, POM, and Page Factory.
• Hands-on experience with LLMs such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, and Cursor.
• Experience generating embeddings for semantic search and AI-driven test case generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of testers, providing guidance in testing activities.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, cases, and strategies.
• Design, develop, and execute automation scripts using advanced tools.
• Coordinate testing activities and ensure thorough validation of defects.
• Integrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions).

Skills

JavaScript

Test automation

Quality engineering

CI/CD pipelines

REST API testing

SOAP

Page Object Model

Design patterns

Static code analysis

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

LLMs / AI tooling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Cursor

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 looking for a Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and accuracy of our software systems. This role leads a team of testers, implements and manages automated testing processes, and contributes to the continuous improvement of our test automation framework. The ideal candidate will design scalable automation solutions, drive quality engineering practices, mentor teams, and leverage Generative AI and Agentic AI technologies to accelerate software testing and delivery.ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a team of testers, providing guidance and support in testing activitiesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze system requirementsDevelop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategiesCoordinate and prioritize testing activities to ensure efficient and thorough testing coverageDesign, develop, and execute automation scripts using advanced automation toolsIdentify, report, and track defects, and ensure their thorough validation and resolutionDefine and enforce quality standards and ensure adherence to best practicesDesign and implement API automation solutions for REST and SOAP servicesValidate XML and JSON payloads through serialization and deserialization techniquesIntegrate automation suites with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub ActionsDrive in-sprint automation initiatives, shift-left testing practices, and Test Pyramid principlesMentor team members on automation frameworks, design patterns, and quality engineering practicesRequirements9 to 14 years of experience in software test automation and quality engineeringBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related fieldExpertise in authentication and authorization mechanisms including Basic Authentication, Bearer Tokens, OAuth, and NTLMKnowledge of software design patterns including Singleton, Factory, Decorator, Page Object Model (POM), and Page FactorySkills in establishing coding standards, branching strategies, and version control best practicesProficiency in configuring static code analysis, quality gates, and publishing automation reports and dashboardsFamiliarity with Definition of Ready (DoR), Definition of Done (DoD), Confirmation Testing, Regression Testing, and Change Impact TestingHands-on experience with LLMs such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, and CursorUnderstanding of Prompt Engineering, Context Window Management, Tokenization, and Model Selection StrategiesExperience generating and utilizing embeddings for semantic search applications, including similarity search and retrieval mechanismsCapability to design and implement AI-driven solutions for automated test case generation, test script generation, code reviews, linting validation, and API-driven automation workflows using tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and OpenAI AssistantsNice to haveExperience building multi-agent workflows and designing collaborative agent systems for End-to-End Testing, Automated Reporting, Failure Recovery and Fallback Handling, and Workflow OrchestrationKnowledge of RAG architectures and experience integrating LLMs with enterprise knowledge sourcesUnderstanding of Model Context Protocol concepts and frameworks, with the ability to orchestrate agent interactions, task delegation, and workflow monitoringUnderstanding of Attention Mechanisms and Transformer-based model architecturesWe 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.)