Chief Test Automation Engineer - JavaScript

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking a Chief Test Automation Engineer to lead and innovate our test automation initiatives, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

You will collaborate closely with scrum and development teams to design scalable automation frameworks and drive continuous improvement. Join us to shape the future of our testing strategy and deliver exceptional value to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Drive test automation to ensure repeatable tests are automated and reduce test cycle time
• Participate in scrum teams to define and refine unit, integration, and performance testing
• Create, execute, and maintain scripts and tools for various testing frameworks
• Implement, collect, analyze, and report team and project metrics demonstrating business value
• Design large-scale test automation solutions with deep technical details
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify project requirements
• Design test automation solutions that are maintainable, extensible, modular, and follow industry best practices
• Create and maintain test automation frameworks and shared solutions usable across projects and programs
• Define and implement comprehensive test automation strategies including roadmap, tools, framework, and approach
• Create and maintain documentation for automation processes, workflows, and configurations
• Evaluate and select best test automation tools for different purposes

Requirements

• Extensive experience in JavaScript test automation with 12+ years of relevant work
• Strong expertise in UI automation and Web Service/API testing
• Proficient knowledge of design patterns and clean coding principles such as SOLID
• Experience with test automation frameworks and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
• Ability to lead testing strategy and implement quality gates effectively
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams

Nice to have

• Exposure to AI implementation and GenAI tools
• Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
• Experience with intelligent agents and multi-channel platforms (MCPs)

We offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)