Senior Test Automation Engineer in JavaScript

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer with strong JavaScript expertise to join the QA team focused on health applications.

You will drive E2E testing, automate UI and API tests, and collaborate closely with developers and product owners to ensure high-quality releases. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of JS-based automation experience, proficiency with Selenium and modern JS testing frameworks, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in JavaScript test automation.
• Experience with Selenium, Jest, Mocha or Chai.
• Strong programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript.
• E2E testing across UI and backend functionality.
• Familiarity with Scrum/agile processes.
• Excellent written and spoken English (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Perform E2E testing of health applications across UI and backend.
• Automate test scenarios using JavaScript/Node.js frameworks.
• Conduct manual testing for areas beyond automation.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and Scrum team members.
• Support sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
• Develop scalable and efficient automated test scripts.
• Troubleshoot testing issues and improve coverage.

Skills

JavaScript

Node.js

Selenium

Jest

Mocha

Chai

E2E testing

Test automation

Scrum

English (B2+)

Tools

Selenium WebDriver

Chai/Mocha

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Test Automation Engineer with strong expertise in JavaScript to join our dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality health applications. In this role, you will work closely with a QA Testing Team to ensure the reliability and performance of applications through rigorous E2E testing and the use of cutting-edge automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Perform E2E testing of health applications, addressing both UI and backend/API components
• Automate test scenarios using existing test automation frameworks built with JavaScript and Node.js
• Conduct manual testing to ensure holistic test coverage in areas outside the scope of automation
• Work with test automation tools such as Selenium for UI testing and Chai/Mocha for backend/API testing
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using JavaScript-based frameworks
• Evaluate test outcomes to identify system defects and areas for performance improvement
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and other Scrum team members to align testing strategies with business goals
• Support sprint activities, such as planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
• Develop scalable and efficient testing approaches for complex applications
• Troubleshoot testing issues and recommend solutions to enhance workflows and test coverage

Requirements

• Over 3 years of professional experience in test automation with JavaScript
• Proven experience with test automation frameworks including Selenium, Jest, Mocha, or Chai
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
• Background in QA principles, test automation strategies, and software testing lifecycles
• Expertise in E2E testing, covering both UI and backend functionality
• Proficiency in collaborating within Scrum team environments to deliver high-quality results
• Understanding of manual and automated testing approaches and their complementary roles
• Capability to design test scripts that are efficient, reliable, and maintainable in enterprise systems
• Skills in debugging and optimizing test scripts to enhance performance
• Showcase of problem-solving abilities with attention to detail and quality assurance
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English (B2 level or higher)
• Nice to have Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) software or similar healthcare software Familiarity with Node.js and JavaScript-based test automation frameworks Strong communication skills for effective collaboration across cross-functional teams