**Role & seniority: ** Lead Automation Tester (Senior QE), owning quality strategy and automation architecture for web platforms.

**Stack/tools: ** JavaScript, Playwright; UI/API/integration testing; CI/CD integration (quality gates); REST API testing; test data & environment orchestration.

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Architect and fully own end-to-end automation strategy with Playwright + JS.
Define scalable automation architecture/design patterns and keep suites maintainable/performance-focused (reduce flakiness).
Embed testing into CI/CD via quality gates; coordinate environment/test data for reliable execution.
Must-have skills:
- 5+ years in QA/Test Automation; proven Senior QE experience.
- Advanced hands-on Playwright + strong JavaScript; test architecture design (patterns/best practices).
- REST API testing proficiency; CI/CD automation integration experience.
- Understanding of frontend + backend architectural structures.
- Ability to manage flaky tests and improve execution reliability.
- Stakeholder communication; mentoring/leadership of mid/junior QEs.
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience with intricate user journeys and complex enterprise integrations.
- Strong leadership in release readiness with Product/Engineering/Delivery teams.
- Demonstrated environment management and test data handling at scale.
Location & work type: Not specified in provided text.

Full Description

We are looking for a Lead Automation Tester in JS to own quality strategy and the automation architecture for web platforms using Playwright and JavaScript. You will set quality standards, define scalable automation patterns, and embed testing into CI/CD to keep releases reliable. Join us to influence engineering quality end-to-end and apply today

Responsibilities

Architect and fully own the end-to-end automation strategy using Playwright and JavaScript Define automation architecture, design patterns, and best practices Ensure test suites stay scalable, maintainable, and performant Promote the adoption of shift-left testing methodologies Implement quality gates within CI/CD pipelines Create and maintain UI, API, and integration test suites Design test strategies for intricate user journeys and system integrations Manage test data and coordinate environment orchestration Lead code reviews for automation codebases Eliminate flaky tests and improve the reliability of test execution Mentor and guide mid-level and junior Quality Engineers Partner with Product, Engineering, and Delivery leadership on release readiness

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in Quality Engineering or Test Automation, including demonstrated work in a Senior QE capacity Hands-on, large-scale experience with Playwright paired with advanced JavaScript skills Solid understanding of both frontend and backend architectural structures Proven background testing REST APIs and substantial experience embedding automation within CI/CD workflows Practical knowledge of test architecture design, test data handling, and environment management Excellent communication abilities and skill in managing stakeholders Demonstrated success working with complex, enterprise-level 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.