We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to own 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.
Responsibilities
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Design and own end-to-end automation strategy using Playwright and JavaScript
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Define automation architecture, patterns, and best practices
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Ensure scalable, maintainable, and performant test suites
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Drive adoption of shift-left testing practices and establish quality gates within CI/CD pipelines
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Implement and oversee UI, API, and integration tests
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Design test strategies for complex user journeys and integrations
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Handle test data management and environment orchestration
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Ensure coverage of non-functional requirements (reliability, usability, performance awareness)
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Lead code reviews for test automation code, eliminate flaky tests, and improve test execution reliability
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Drive observability and reporting of test results
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Partner with developers on testability and design-for-quality; mentor mid-level and junior Quality Engineers
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Act as the quality authority within the team, influence platform and architectural decisions, and promote quality ownership across teams
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Partner with Product, Engineering, and Delivery leaders on release readiness
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Identify quality risks early, propose mitigation strategies, support production issues and root-cause analysis, and continuously improve quality processes and tooling
Requirements
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3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Test Automation
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Hands-on expertise in Playwright at scale and Selenium
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Advanced proficiency in JavaScript
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Understanding of frontend and backend architectures
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Background in testing REST APIs
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Deep experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines
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Solid knowledge of test architecture, test data, and environment management
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Skills in communication and stakeholder management
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Familiarity with complex, enterprise-scale platforms
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Proficiency in English at an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) or higher
Nice to have
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Knowledge of Apache JMeter
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Familiarity with Cypress
We offer
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International projects with top brands
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Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
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Healthcare benefits
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Employee financial programs
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Paid time off and sick leave
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Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
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Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
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Global career opportunities
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Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
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EPAM Employee Groups
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Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
