
Lead Automation Tester in JS
EPAM Systems โข Honduras
Role & seniority
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Lead Automation Tester (JS), senior (5+ years)
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Leads JS/TS automation quality in an Agile product team
Stack/tools
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JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js
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WebDriverIO or Selenium (modern automation frameworks)
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API testing: Postman (or similar)
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CI/CD: automated test execution in pipelines
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Source control: Git
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Test management: qTest or TestRail
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Cloud test execution: LambdaTest
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Testing/auth: authentication & authorization APIs
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(Nice-to-have) Bash, AWS SQS, WebSockets, SAP, mobile automation, GitHub Copilot
Top 3 responsibilities
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Design, maintain, and expand automated test coverage for web apps and APIs (features + regressions)
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Improve automation frameworks/utilities and integrate them with CI/CD and test management tools
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Run functional/regression testing for releases; analyze failures and partner with developers on root causes
Must-have skills
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5+ years hands-on test automation for web applications
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Strong automation design patterns and testing principles (test design, defect management)
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Practical API automation experience (Postman or similar)
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Git proficiency and CI/CD integration experience
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Understanding of authentication/authorization API testing
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Agile team collaboration and B2+ English proficiency
Nice-to-haves
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Framework โ test management tool integrations
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AWS SQS (or similar cloud messaging/services)
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WebSockets / real-time app testing
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Bash scripting
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SAP-based web apps, mobile automation
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AI-as
Full Description
We are building a Lead Automation Tester in JS role to drive automation quality for customer-facing web apps and APIs in an Agile product team. You will create and evolve JS/TS automation, cover new features and regressions, and partner with developers to unblock releases. Join the team and apply to help ship reliable releases
Responsibilities
Design and maintain automated tests for web applications and APIs Improve and support existing automation frameworks and test utilities Build automated test coverage for new features and regression scenarios Run functional and regression testing as part of the release process Analyze test failures and defects, and partner with developers to determine root causes Review requirements and contribute to test planning and test case design Enable integrations between automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and test management tools Contribute to Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional team members Share automation knowledge and best practices within the team
Requirements
Proven track record with 5+ years of test automation for web applications Hands-on experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and test automation design patterns Solid background with Node.js and modern automation frameworks such as WebDriverIO or Selenium Practical expertise in API testing and automation using Postman or similar tools Deep understanding of software testing principles, test design, and defect management Working knowledge of Git-based source control systems Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated test execution Familiarity with test management tools such as qTest or TestRail Exposure to cloud-based test execution platforms such as LambdaTest Demonstrated experience testing authentication and authorization APIs Experience working in Agile teams Strong communication and collaboration skills English proficiency at B2 (Upper-Intermediate) level or higher
Nice to have
Experience integrating automation frameworks with test management tools Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS SQS or similar technologies Experience testing or automating real-time applications using WebSockets Skills in Bash scripting Experience with SAP-based web applications, mobile automation, or AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot