Lead Functional Tester

About the Position

We're currently seeking a Lead Functional Tester to join our organization. This role gives you the chance to contribute to a fast-moving e-commerce platform where delivering quality and strong user experience remain central priorities. You'll work hand-in-hand with a varied team of professionals committed to producing dependable, high-performing digital solutions. This opportunity suits someone energized by fast-paced work who is genuinely invested in advancing testing practices over time.

Responsibilities

• Carry out functional testing covering the e-commerce platform across desktop, mobile web (iOS/Android), native applications (iOS/Android), and back-end components
• Take an active, hands-on role in creating and executing automated test scripts
• Apply GenAI-based tools, services, and solutions to improve team productivity, covering areas like regression runtime, script upkeep, result analysis, and reporting
• Refine current workflows to extract maximum benefit from GenAI-powered solutions
• Lead efforts to integrate AI practices into the team's broader QA approach
• Execute web analytics testing utilizing Charles proxy, confirming outcomes through Adobe Analytics
• Develop and adjust the Test Strategy to match changing project conditions
• Review and evaluate product requirements to verify clarity and alignment with existing features
• Record and validate defects identified throughout the testing process
• Oversee and align automation progress across the Pod

Requirements

• Five-plus years of practical, hands-on QA experience
• At least one year spent leading or managing development teams
• Background applying GenAI tools and services to strengthen QA workflows
• Fundamental experience in mobile testing as well as API/web services testing
• Capability to shape and continually refine Testing Strategy
• Strong grasp of Agile methodology principles
• Dependable work ethic combined with the ability to operate independently
• Resilience under pressure, considering the project involves tight deadlines, sometimes ambiguous requirements, and processes that are still taking shape
• Reasonable communication skills paired with working English fluency (B2 level or higher) to interpret business requirements and translate them into agentic architectures

Nice to Have

• Background in automated testing utilizing JS
• Exposure to Gherkin for drafting test scenarios
• Experience applying regression testing techniques
• Capability in requirements analysis to inform test planning
• Background creating test cases across different testing situations

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

Locations

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Chile
• Colombia
• Mexico

Remote

• Available