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 looking for a Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer to uphold dependable, high-quality releases across our software platforms with robust automation. You will lead testers, oversee automated test execution, and keep improving our automation framework and workflows.

Responsibilities

- Manage and mentor a tester group, offering clear direction across testing efforts
- Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to collect and evaluate requirements
- Write detailed test plans, test cases, and testing strategies covering key scenarios
- Schedule and prioritize testing tasks to ensure full and efficient coverage
- Implement and execute automated test scripts using advanced tooling
- Report defects, communicate impact, and verify fixes through to completion
- Define quality benchmarks and ensure the team follows established best practices
- Track QA metrics and use insights to improve testing processes continuously




- Maintain awareness of new tools, technology shifts, and evolving testing practices
- Add meaningful contributions to QA meetings and testing-focused initiatives

Requirements

- Significant Automation Testing experience with emphasis on JavaScript (8–12 years)
- Strong practical experience using JavaScript and TypeScript in test automation (4–6 years)
- Confirmed experience leading others in a QA leadership role (1+ year)
- Experience with UI Automation solutions such as Playwright, Mocha, Chai, Jest, Puppeteer, or Cypress
- Knowledge of Web Service and API Test Automation, including test case creation and automation framework development
- Good working knowledge of Webdriver I/O for UI automation
- English proficiency B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or higher

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 advantages
- Paid time off
- Flexible benefits

- Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)

📌 Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer (Pune)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Pune