Lead Functional Tester

EPAM Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. seeks a Lead Functional Tester for a large-scale e-commerce project spanning Desktop, mWeb, iOS and Android platforms. You will guide a QA team and drive test strategy while pushing GenAI-enabled automation to accelerate testing and reporting.

The role covers back-end, front-end, and native apps, coordinating with offshore and on-site teams, and contributing to test analytics using Adobe Analytics and Charles Proxy. Strong English communication is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA experience.
• 2+ years of leading QA teams (4-6 persons).
• Background in improving QA processes with GenAI tools and services.
• Basic experience in Mobile testing and API/Web services testing.
• Capability to define and improve Testing Strategy.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (B2+ level).

Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing of the e-commerce application across desktop, mobile web (iOS/Android), native apps (iOS/Android), and back-end.
• Contribute directly to automated tests implementation and execution.
• Apply GenAI tools, services, and solutions to improve team velocity (regression execution time, script updates, execution analysis, reporting, etc.).
• Adjust processes as needed to maximize the efficiency of GenAI solutions and drive AI adoption within the QA function.
• Conduct web analytics testing with Charles proxy and validation via Adobe Analytics.
• Develop and adjust the Test Strategy based on project situation.
• Review and analyze product requirements for clarity and consistency with existing features.
• Write and verify defects, and coordinate automation progress within the Pod.
• Coordinate the QA team — planning, estimation, organizing, control, and task prioritization.
• Manage change and risk, update processes per project needs, handle improvements, and educate QA engineers on effective use of GenAI solutions.
• Create/update Jira dashboards, collect QA statistics, perform status reporting, provide sprint sign-off, and support production releases.
• Participate in grooming, planning, retro, daily standups, and handle communication within the distributed team, acting as the offshore team representative with the on-site team.

Skills

QA experience

Team leadership

GenAI tools usage

Mobile testing

API/Web testing

Tools

Charles Proxy

Adobe Analytics

Jira

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Functional Tester to join our team working on a large-scale e-commerce project in the beauty industry. Our project focuses on the development and support of applications across Desktop, mWeb, iOS, and Android platforms, including back-end, front-end, and native mobile apps. Around 200 EPAM specialists collaborate to enhance this e-commerce experience, which features multiple modules and third-party components.ResponsibilitiesPerform functional testing of the e-commerce application across desktop, mobile web (iOS/Android), native apps (iOS/Android), and back-endContribute directly to automated tests implementation and executionApply GenAI tools, services, and solutions to improve team velocity (regression execution time, script updates, execution analysis, reporting, etc.)Adjust processes as needed to maximize the efficiency of GenAI solutions and drive AI adoption within the QA functionConduct web analytics testing with Charles proxy and validation via Adobe AnalyticsDevelop and adjust the Test Strategy based on project situationReview and analyze product requirements for clarity and consistency with existing featuresWrite and verify defects, and coordinate automation progress within the PodCoordinate the QA team — planning, estimation, organizing, control, and task prioritizationManage change and risk, update processes per project needs, handle improvements, and educate QA engineers on effective use of GenAI solutionsCreate/update Jira dashboards, collect QA statistics, perform status reporting, provide sprint sign-off, and support production releasesParticipate in grooming, planning, retro, daily standups, and handle communication within the distributed team, acting as the offshore team representative with the on-site teamRequirements5+ years of QA experience2+ years of experience in leading QA teams (4-6 persons)Background in improving QA processes with the help of GenAI tools and servicesBasic experience in Mobile testing and API/Web services testingCapability to define and improve Testing StrategyUnderstanding of Agile methodologiesReliability, self-dependence, and stress resistance to handle challenging deadlines, unclear requirements, and evolving processesExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English (B2+ level)Nice to haveFamiliarity with the BDD test approach and Gherkin languageExperience in the e-commerce domainProactive attitudeWe 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 LinkedIn