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
- Valuable working knowledge of Webdriver I/O for UI automation
- English proficiency B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or higher

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