Senior Software Test Automation Engineer (JS)

We are looking for a Senior Software Test Automation Engineer (JS) to own the quality strategy and automation architecture for web platforms, using Playwright and JavaScript as core tools. This role goes beyond test implementation: the Senior QE defines quality standards, drives automation strategy, mentors others and ensures quality scales with platform complexity.

• Design and own end-to-end automation strategy using Playwright and JavaScript
• Define automation architecture, patterns and best practices to ensure scalable, maintainable and performant test suites
• Drive adoption of shift-left testing practices and establish quality gates within CI/CD pipelines
• Implement and oversee UI, API and integration tests, including strategies for complex user journeys and integrations
• Handle test data management, environment orchestration and coverage of non-functional requirements (reliability, usability, performance awareness)
• Lead code reviews for test automation code, eliminate flaky tests and improve test execution reliability
• Drive observability and reporting of test results, and partner with developers on testability and design-for-quality
• Mentor mid-level and junior Quality Engineers, acting as the quality authority within the team
• Influence platform and architectural decisions from a quality perspective and promote quality ownership across teams
• Partner with Product, Engineering and Delivery leaders on release readiness
• Identify quality risks early, propose mitigation strategies and support production issues and root-cause analysis
• Continuously improve quality processes and tooling

• 6+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Test Automation
• Proven experience acting as a Senior QE or Automation Lead
• Hands-on expertise in Playwright at scale and advanced proficiency in JavaScript
• Strong understanding of frontend and backend architectures
• Experience testing REST APIs and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines
• Solid understanding of test architecture, test data and environment management
• Background in complex, enterprise-scale platforms
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Working shift: until 9-10 PM
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

• Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
• Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
• Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
• Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
• Relocation opportunities may be available for eligible candidates, depending on the role and openings at other EPAM locations
• Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
• Focus on your professional growth: plan your individual career path together with your manager
• Receive regular feedback from colleagues
• Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
• Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
• Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
• Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
• Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
• Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
• Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)