Lead Automation Tester in JS
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About the Position
We are seeking a Lead Automation Tester in JS to set quality strategy and automation architecture for web platforms using Playwright and JavaScript. You will define quality standards, lead shift-left practices, and embed robust UI, API, and integration testing across complex enterprise-scale systems. Join the team to raise release readiness and help quality scale as the platform grows-apply now.
Responsibilities
- Design and own the end-to-end automation strategy using Playwright and JavaScript
- Define automation architecture, patterns, and best practices for the team
- Ensure test suites remain scalable, maintainable, and performant as coverage grows
- Drive shift-left testing adoption across the delivery lifecycle
- Establish quality gates and enforcement within CI/CD pipelines
- Implement and oversee UI, API, and integration test coverage
- Create test strategies for complex user journeys and external integrations
- Manage test data and orchestrate environments for reliable execution
- Lead code reviews for test automation code and standards
- Eliminate flaky tests and improve overall execution reliability
- Mentor mid-level and junior Quality Engineers through coaching and guidance
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Delivery leaders to assess release readiness
Requirements
- Hands-on experience of 5+ years in Quality Engineering or Test Automation
- Proven track record acting as a Lead QE or Automation Lead
- Deep expertise with Playwright at scale
- High proficiency in JavaScript
- Solid understanding of frontend and backend architectures
- Practical experience testing REST APIs
- Proven experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines
- Strong knowledge of test architecture, test data, and environment management
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Background working with complex enterprise-scale platforms
- English proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher
We Offer
- Opportunity to work remotely in Chile
- Be part of a leading tech company, EPAM Systems
About the Company
EPAM Systems is a global software engineering and product development company, delivering digital platforms and solutions to the world's leading companies.
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