Lead Automation Tester in JS

Description

Summary: We are seeking a Lead Automation Tester in JS to set quality vision and automation blueprints for web platforms using Playwright and JavaScript, shaping standards and guiding shift-left testing. Highlights: 1. Lead automation strategy using Playwright and JavaScript 2. Drive shift-left testing and establish quality gates 3. Mentor Quality Engineers and partner with leadership 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 *EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*