Senior QA Automation Engineer (JavaScript)

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Colombia

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in JavaScript to drive quality assurance automation efforts, champion best practices, and elevate software testing capabilities in a dynamic Agile environment.

Responsibilities

Drive the software quality assurance lifecycle within an Agile process
Collaborate with developers and product managers to identify test requirements and ensure testability
Establish test strategies with development/product teams
Design and implement test plans, test cases, and automation scripts to validate the functionality, accuracy, and efficiency of software products
Develop and execute automated tests, including GUI Testing, API Testing, and Functional Testing
Create and execute performance testing, data validation testing, unit testing, and smoke testing
Develop and maintain test automation frameworks
Integrate automation testing protocols with existing code and engineering processes
Enhance and maintain automated CI flows
Analyze problems, diagnose root causes, and resolve defects
Perform regression testing to ensure existing functionality is not affected by new changes
Maintain documentation for automated processes, test results, and troubleshooting guides
Report results and feedback to software development teams and stakeholders
Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in QA automation
Provide training and support to other team members on automated testing tools and techniques
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Requirements

BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of experience as a Software Development Engineer or QA Automation Engineer
Proven experience in QA automation, including developing and maintaining test automation frameworks, QA methodologies, tools, and processes
Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, and HTML
Understanding of version control, defect tracking, and test management tools such as Azure, Git, Jenkins, and JIRA
Familiarity with web application testing and Continuous Integration (CI) processes
Knowledge of web end-to-end testing frameworks such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or Puppeteer
Background in diagnosing root causes, resolving software defects, and analysis-driven problem-solving
Competency in creating test cases for GUI, API, and functional scenarios
Excellent communication skills in English, with a minimum proficiency level of B2

Nice to have

Experience with C#, .NET, and native web and mobile application testing
Familiarity with Kubernetes and microservices architecture

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
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn