We're seeking a Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer to join our team and take on a key role in guaranteeing the accuracy and reliability of our software systems. This position oversees a team of testers, manages and implements automated testing workflows, and supports 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 software testing and delivery.

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 detailed test plans, test cases, and testing strategies
• Organize and prioritize testing tasks to achieve productive and comprehensive coverage
• Build, develop, and run automation scripts using advanced testing tools
• Report and track defects, ensuring they are properly validated and resolved




• Establish and uphold quality standards in line with best practices
• Build and implement API automation solutions for both REST and SOAP services
• Verify XML and JSON payloads using serialization and deserialization methods
• Connect automation suites to CI/CD pipelines through Jenkins and GitHub Actions
• Lead in-sprint automation efforts, shift-left testing approaches, and Test Pyramid strategies
• Guide team members on automation frameworks, design patterns, and quality engineering techniques

Requirements

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

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