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Lead Automation Tester in JS Jobs in Colombia at EPAM Systems
Title: Lead Automation Tester in JS
Company: EPAM Systems
Location: Colombia
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 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.
