Senior Test Automation Engineer (JavaScript)

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Vietnam is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer to help shift the testing service from manual to automated. You will define strategies, implement automation suites, and collaborate with global clients to ensure software quality.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of testing, strong JS automation skills (Cypress/Playwright), experience with web and API testing, and excellent communication in English.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software testing and/or test automation experience.
• Proficiency in JavaScript-based test automation frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Cypress/Playwright for web apps and API testing.
• Experience in customer-facing roles with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Solid background in test management and functional testing across various platforms.
• Strong understanding of test automation principles and approaches.
• Proficient in Agile methodology and test automation processes.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English (B2) with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Define effective testing strategies, optimizing resources and introducing automation.
• Execute manual test cases across various functionalities, logging all identified defects and bugs in the tracking system.
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover issues beyond predefined test cases.
• Continuously update and refine test cases to reflect changes in the application's current version.
• Prepare and maintain a comprehensive test data bank to support scenario-based testing across multiple use cases.
• Participate in usability testing sessions to identify user experience issues and recommend improvements.
• Document test execution results thoroughly, including defect logs and regression testing coverage.

Skills

JavaScript

Automation frameworks

Regression testing

Agile testing

Functional testing

Customer-facing communication

English communication

Tools

Cypress

Playwright

Job description

EPAM Vietnam is looking for a highly motivated Senior Test Automation Engineer to join our team. As a key member, you will play a vital role in transitioning our testing services from primarily manual to automated. If you have strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement, you are the perfect fit. At EPAM, engineering is in our DNA. So, when you join our team, you will work with top global clients and make significant contributions to the ever-changing technology landscape that keeps us, our communities and our clients moving forward.

Responsibilities

• Define effective testing strategies, optimizing resources and introducing automation
• Execute manual test cases across various functionalities, logging all identified defects and bugs in the tracking system
• Perform exploratory testing to uncover issues beyond predefined test cases
• Continuously update and refine test cases to reflect changes in the application's current version
• Prepare and maintain a comprehensive test data bank to support scenario-based testing across multiple use cases
• Participate in usability testing sessions to identify user experience issues and recommend improvements
• Document test execution results thoroughly, including defect logs and regression testing coverage

Requirements

• At least 5 years of software testing and/or test automation experience, dealing with complex technical issues and tasks
• Proficiency in test automation using JavaScript and test automation frameworks in the JS ecosystem
• Hands-on experience building automated regression suites for web apps (Cypress/Playwright) and APIs
• Experience in customer-facing roles, with strong communication and collaboration skills
• Solid background in test management and functional testing across various platforms
• Good understanding of test automation approaches and principles
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodology and test automation processes
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English (B2) with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills