Lead Automation Tester in JS

Description

Summary: We are seeking a Lead Automation Tester in JS to drive automation quality for customer-facing web apps and APIs within an Agile product team, creating and evolving JavaScript/TypeScript automation. Highlights: 1. Drive automation quality for customer-facing web apps and APIs 2. Partner with developers to unblock releases and ship reliable software 3. Work with modern automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines We are building a **Lead Automation Tester in JS** role to drive automation quality for customer\-facing web apps and APIs in an Agile product team. You will create and evolve JS/TS automation, cover new features and regressions, and partner with developers to unblock releases. Join the team and apply to help ship reliable releases **Responsibilities** * Design and maintain automated tests for web applications and APIs * Improve and support existing automation frameworks and test utilities * Build automated test coverage for new features and regression scenarios * Run functional and regression testing as part of the release process * Analyze test failures and defects, and partner with developers to determine root causes * Review requirements and contribute to test planning and test case design * Enable integrations between automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and test management tools * Contribute to Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross\-functional team members * Share automation knowledge and best practices within the team **Requirements** * Proven track record with 5\+ years of test automation for web applications * Hands\-on experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and test automation design patterns * Solid background with Node.js and modern automation frameworks such as WebDriverIO or Selenium * Practical expertise in API testing and automation using Postman or similar tools * Deep understanding of software testing principles, test design, and defect management * Working knowledge of Git\-based source control systems * Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution * Familiarity with test management tools such as qTest or TestRail * Exposure to cloud\-based test execution platforms such as LambdaTest * Demonstrated experience testing authentication and authorization APIs * Experience working in Agile teams * Strong communication and collaboration skills * English proficiency at B2 (Upper\-Intermediate) level or higher **Nice to have** * Experience integrating automation frameworks with test management tools * Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS SQS or similar technologies * Experience testing or automating real\-time applications using WebSockets * Skills in Bash scripting * Experience with SAP\-based web applications, mobile automation, or AI\-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot **We offer** * International projects with top brands * Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers * Healthcare benefits * Employee financial programs * Paid time off and sick leave * Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses * Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000\+ courses * Global career opportunities * Volunteer and community involvement opportunities * EPAM Employee Groups * Award\-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn