Lead Test Automation Engineer (JS)

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Test Automation Engineer with strong experience in JavaScript or TypeScript-based automation frameworks. The ideal candidate will architect, develop and maintain automated test frameworks, build automated tests for web applications and APIs, and collaborate with development, product, and QA teams to ensure quality and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop and maintain automated test frameworks using JavaScript or TypeScript
• Build automated tests for frontend applications, APIs and end-to-end flows
• Create 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
• Enhance automation reliability, execution time and maintainability
• Contribute to test strategy definition, code reviews and quality engineering discussions
• Mentor other QA engineers and promote automation best practices

Requirements:

• Background in test automation using JavaScript or TypeScript
• Hands-on experience with Cypress, Playwright, WebdriverIO or similar tools
• Skills in API testing using Postman, SuperTest, Axios, REST clients or similar
• Understanding of testing principles, test design techniques and QA processes
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps or similar
• Proficiency in Git and version control practices
• Knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, CSS, DOM, HTTP and browser behavior
• Background in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong debugging, analytical and communication skills
• Familiarity with BDD frameworks such as Cucumber
• Exposure to visual regression testing
• Hands-on experience with Docker or cloud-based test execution
• Background in performance or accessibility testing
• Practical experience testing microservices or cloud-based applications