Lead Functional Tester

EPAM Systems, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Lead Functional Tester to drive QA across a large-scale e-commerce platform. The role covers desktop, mobile web (iOS/Android), and native apps, plus back-end services, with an offshore/on-site distributed team.

You will guide testing strategy, oversee 4–6 QA engineers, and collaborate with product, analytics, and development teams. Strong English and proactive prioritization are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA experience.
• 2+ years leading QA teams (4-6 people).
• GenAI-assisted QA process improvement experience.
• Basic mobile testing and API/web services testing.
• Ability to define and improve testing strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal English (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing across desktop, mobile web, native apps, and back-end.
• Contribute to automated tests implementation and execution.
• Apply GenAI tools to improve team velocity and reporting.
• Develop and adjust the Test Strategy based on project needs.
• Review product requirements for clarity and consistency.
• Coordinate QA planning, estimation, organization and prioritization.
• Create/update Jira dashboards and report QA status; support releases.
• Participate in grooming, planning, standups; liaise with offshore/on-site teams.

Skills

QA leadership

Test automation

GenAI tools

Mobile testing

API/Web testing

Agile methodologies

Jira / test management

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