Lead Automation Tester in JS

Description

Summary: Lead Automation Tester in JS to define quality vision and automation blueprint for web platforms using Playwright and JavaScript, guiding shift-left testing and ensuring scalable test suites. Highlights: 1. Shape standards and guide shift-left testing for web platforms 2. Lead automation strategy using Playwright and JavaScript 3. Mentor Quality Engineers and partner with leadership for release readiness We are building a **Lead Automation Tester in JS** to set the quality vision and automation blueprint for web platforms using Playwright and JavaScript. You will shape standards, guide shift\-left testing, and ensure test suites scale across UI, API, and integration coverage. Bring your leadership mindset and apply today **Responsibilities** * Design and own the end\-to\-end automation strategy using Playwright and JavaScript * Define automation architecture, reusable patterns, and best practices * Ensure test suites remain scalable, maintainable, and performant * Drive shift\-left testing adoption across teams and workflows * Establish quality gates and controls within CI/CD pipelines * Implement and oversee UI, API, and integration test coverage * Design test approaches for complex user journeys and system integrations * Manage test data and coordinate environment orchestration * Lead code reviews for test automation code and standards * Eliminate flaky tests and improve overall test execution reliability * Mentor mid\-level and junior Quality Engineers through coaching and feedback * Partner with Product, Engineering, and Delivery leaders to confirm release readiness **Requirements** * Proven track record in Quality Engineering or Test Automation with 5\+ years of professional experience and prior work in a Lead QE or Senior QE capacity * Hands\-on expertise with Playwright at scale and advanced proficiency in JavaScript * Solid understanding of frontend and backend architectures * Demonstrated experience testing REST APIs and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines * Deep understanding of test architecture, test data practices, and environment management * Strong communication skills and effective stakeholder management experience * Background working on complex, enterprise\-scale platforms * English proficiency at B2 (Upper\-Intermediate) level or higher **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