We are building a Lead Automation Tester in JS to set the quality vision and automation blueprint for web platforms using Playwright and JavaScript. You will shape standards, guide shift-left testing, and ensure test suites scale across UI, API, and integration coverage. Bring your leadership mindset and apply today

Responsibilities

- Design and own the end-to-end automation strategy using Playwright and JavaScript
- Define automation architecture, reusable patterns, and best practices
- Ensure test suites remain scalable, maintainable, and performant
- Drive shift-left testing adoption across teams and workflows
- Establish quality gates and controls within CI/CD pipelines
- Implement and oversee UI, API, and integration test coverage
- Design test approaches for complex user journeys and system integrations
- Manage test data and coordinate environment orchestration
- Lead code reviews for test automation code and standards
- Eliminate flaky tests and improve overall test execution reliability
- Mentor mid-level and junior Quality Engineers through coaching and feedback
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Delivery leaders to confirm release readiness

Requirements





- Proven track record in Quality Engineering or Test Automation with 5+ years of professional experience and prior work in a Lead QE or Senior QE capacity
- Hands-on expertise with Playwright at scale and advanced proficiency in JavaScript
- Solid understanding of frontend and backend architectures
- Demonstrated experience testing REST APIs and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines
- Deep understanding of test architecture, test data practices, and environment management
- Strong communication skills and effective stakeholder management experience
- Background working on complex, enterprise-scale 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
- Integral career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

📌 Lead Automation Tester in JS (Argentina)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Argentina