Lead Automation Tester (JavaScript)

We are seeking an experienced Lead Automation Tester with a strong background in JavaScript to join our team.

In this role, you will lead and execute automated testing efforts to ensure the dependability and quality of software systems. This position is ideal for individuals who excel in leadership roles, enjoy collaborating with diverse teams, and are passionate about creating scalable testing frameworks and solutions.

Responsibilities

Partner with the test manager and product owners to establish testing strategies and plans for software features
Review requirements, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation to craft precise test scenarios and scripts
Design and execute automated tests for both functional and non-functional aspects of the software
Implement API testing approaches to verify endpoint accuracy, security, reliability, and performance
Develop and maintain component-level test suites using mocks and contracts to validate module behavior individually and within the system
Perform performance and load testing to assess system responsiveness, scalability, and stability under various conditions
Document and report defects with detailed reproduction steps, logs, and supporting data
Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and engineering teams to plan and validate upcoming functionality changes
Create and refine automated test frameworks and scripts to enhance efficiency, coverage, and repeatability for testing APIs, components, performance, and reliability
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines while implementing quality controls and metrics to ensure coverage and reliability
Liaise with developers, product owners, designers, and stakeholders to clarify requirements, review designs, and confirm implementations
Organize and maintain test artifacts using tools such as Xray, Jira, Confluence, and Git repositories, ensuring alignment with requirements and acceptance criteria
Identify potential risks, escalate critical testing issues, and propose practical solutions to ensure timely and high-quality software releases
Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience working as an Automation Tester with expertise in developing and executing automated tests
At least 1 year of experience in leading and managing development teams
Advanced knowledge of JavaScript and Node.js for scripting and framework development
Practical experience with Playwright for conducting end-to-end testing of web applications
Familiarity with Grafana k6 for performance and load testing
Proven ability to create detailed test cases and scripts that ensure comprehensive test coverage
Expertise in Web Service and API testing to ensure functionality, security, and performance standards are met
Strong English communication skills (B2+ level or higher), with extensive experience in client-facing interactions and requirement discussions

Nice to have

Experience with Docker to manage and deploy containerized testing environments
Understanding of functional testing methodologies to ensure application behavior aligns with specifications
Familiarity with GitHub Copilot to streamline test script development
Experience with Grafana for monitoring and analyzing system performance metrics
Exposure to Python for additional scripting capabilities and testing tasks
Knowledge of WireMock for simulating APIs during testing processes
Familiarity with the Xray plug-in for Jira to organize and manage testing documentation