We're seeking a Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer to join our team, taking on a key role in guaranteeing our software systems' accuracy and reliability. The position involves leading a team of testers, overseeing automated testing processes, and driving ongoing enhancements to our test automation framework. We're looking for someone who can build scalable automation solutions, champion quality engineering standards, guide team members, and apply Generative AI and Agentic AI technologies to speed up testing and delivery cycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of testers, offering direction and support throughout testing activities
• Work with cross-functional teams to collect and evaluate system requirements
• Create thorough test plans, test cases, and testing strategies
• Organize and prioritize testing tasks to achieve productive and comprehensive coverage
• Build and run automation scripts through the use of advanced automation tools
• Track, document, and report defects, confirming their validation and resolution




• Establish and uphold quality benchmarks in line with best practices
• Build API automation frameworks supporting REST and SOAP services
• Verify XML and JSON payloads via serialization and deserialization methods
• Connect automation suites to CI/CD pipelines through Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Champion in-sprint automation, shift-left testing approaches, and Test Pyramid principles
• Guide team members on automation frameworks, design patterns, and quality engineering fundamentals

Requirements

• 9 to 14 years working in software test automation and quality engineering
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a comparable discipline
• Strong background in authentication and authorization methods, covering Basic Authentication, Bearer Tokens, OAuth, and NTLM
• Familiarity with software design patterns such as Singleton, Factory, Decorator, Page Object Model (POM), and Page Facto

📌 Lead Javascript Automation Test Engineer with AI (Chennai)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Chennai