Senior Test Automation Engineer (JavaScript/TypeScript)

EPAM Systems is seeking a Senior Test Automation Engineer with expertise in JavaScript or TypeScript-based automation frameworks. The role involves designing and maintaining automated test frameworks, creating automated tests for applications and APIs, and collaborating with development and QA teams to ensure quality and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks using JavaScript or TypeScript
• Create automated tests for frontend applications, APIs, and end-to-end flows
• Build and maintain test suites using tools such as Cypress, Playwright, WebdriverIO, or similar
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
• Analyze test failures, report defects, and collaborate with developers on resolution
• Improve automation reliability, execution time, and maintainability
• Participate in test strategy definition, code reviews, and quality engineering discussions
• Mentor other QA engineers and promote automation best practices

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience in test automation using JavaScript or TypeScript
• Hands-on expertise in Cypress, Playwright, or WebdriverIO
• Background in API testing with Postman, SuperTest, Axios, REST clients, or similar
• Understanding of testing principles, test design techniques, and QA processes
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or similar
• Skills in Git and version control practices
• Knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and DOM, along with HTTP and browser behavior
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong debugging, analytical, and communication skills
• English language proficiency at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher
• Competency in BDD frameworks such as Cucumber
• Showcase of visual regression testing
• Capability to work with Docker or cloud-based test execution
• Background in performance or accessibility testing
• Experience testing microservices or cloud-based applications