Chief Automation Tester in JavaScript

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Argentina

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Automation Tester in JavaScript to provide strategic vision and leadership within our product-focused development team.

Your role will involve defining the overarching testing strategy, guiding the QA function at a strategic level, and ensuring the adoption of cutting-edge testing methodologies. If you're passionate about shaping automated testing practices, mentoring leaders, and driving excellence across teams, we invite you to apply.

Responsibilities

Define and lead the strategic direction for QA and automated testing initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
Create and oversee the implementation of advanced testing strategies, frameworks, and tools tailored to large-scale, multi-product environments
Design and approve highly robust, scalable automated test scripts using cutting-edge technologies within the designated test automation suite
Critically evaluate testing solutions for application multi-tenant capabilities and ensure enterprise-level scalability
Develop and maintain key performance metrics to measure testing effectiveness and efficiency, reporting to executive stakeholders
Document and prioritize defects in alignment with project timelines, ensuring a collaborative resolution process across teams
Provide strategic mentorship and leadership to QA Leads and team members, fostering professional growth and ensuring skill development
Collaborate closely with senior developers, architects, product stakeholders, and external client leadership to uphold and expand software quality benchmarks
Continuously enhance QA processes, frameworks, and tools to ensure long-term viability, operational efficiency, and alignment with industry standards
Champion the integration of CI/CD pipelines with modern automation tools, enabling seamless delivery of high-quality software products
Lead initiatives to evaluate, integrate, and deploy next-gen testing tools, such as AI-enabled technologies, to enhance QA capabilities
Stay ahead of emerging trends in testing technologies and methodologies, proactively implementing relevant innovations to maintain competitive advantages

Requirements

7+ years of relevant work experience in Automated Testing
2+ years of relevant leadership experience
Advanced familiarity with automated testing tools such as Selenium, Cypress, and TestComplete, with expert knowledge of JUnit or TestNG
Deep understanding of testing principles, including black-box, white-box, and gray-box testing in complex system environments
Advanced expertise in MS SQL Server and T-SQL, including the ability to write, optimize, and execute complex queries for data-intensive validation
Extensive experience performing API testing, troubleshooting, and validation using modern tools and methodologies
Expert-level understanding of Agile/Scrum project environments, with demonstrable success leading QA processes within iterative development frameworks
Proficiency in guiding quality assurance initiatives using bug-tracking systems like Jira, ensuring streamlined workflows and prioritization
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking skills, with a proven track record managing high-pressure, enterprise-level tasks effectively
Fluency in English (written and spoken) at a C1 level or higher

Nice to have

Extensive experience in creating complex CSK solutions for QA environments
Comprehensive understanding of AWS secrets management practices, including handling key rotation strategies
Expertise in designing and managing cloud testing environments with an emphasis on Amazon Web Services architecture
Proven ability to manage CI/CD pipelines, ensuring full integration with automation and scalability solutions
Qualifications or prior experience with frameworks like .NET Core, particularly in testing enterprise-level applications
Demonstrated experience leading QA functions for multi-product, multi-client environments, with a focus on aligning quality goals with overarching business strategies

Benefits

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
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