We are seeking a Lead SDET (Software Development Engineer in Test) to lead JavaScript/TypeScript and Playwright automation that safeguards product quality. You will collaborate with test managers, product owners, developers, and engineering teams to design and grow automated coverage across functional, non-functional, API, component, and performance testing, with robust CI/CD integration and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with test managers and product owners to align on test plans and strategies for new and existing features
• Analyze requirements, acceptance criteria, and technical documentation to deliver clear, complete test scenarios and scripts
• Build, implement, and execute automated tests that address functional and non-functional quality attributes
• Establish and apply API testing strategies to validate endpoint correctness, security, reliability, and performance
• Sustain component-level test suites using appropriate mocks and contracts to verify modules in isolation and within the broader system
• Plan, execute, and interpret performance and load tests to assess scalability, responsiveness, and stability under varying conditions
• Report and communicate defects with clear reproduction steps, supporting logs, and evidence
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and other engineering teams to anticipate changes and validate upcoming updates
• Integrate automated test frameworks and scripts into CI/CD pipelines with quality gates to boost efficiency, coverage, and repeatability
• Engage proactively with stakeholders to clarify requirements, review designs, and confirm implementations
• Organize test assets and ensure traceability in Xray, Jira, Confluence, and Git, linking tests to requirements and acceptance criteria
• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog grooming

Requirements

• Background in JavaScript/TypeScript test automation, including 5+ years in professional environments
• Expertise in Playwright for 3+ years, delivering stable end-to-end automation
• At least 1 year of relevant leadership experience
• Understanding of API testing, mocking, and contract validation using tools such as Supertest, WireMock, and Pact
• Skills in performance testing with k6 and working with analysis dashboards such as Grafana and Xray
• Knowledge of containerization and service isolation approaches using Docker Compose, Testcontainers, and LocalStack
• Proficiency in integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines and maintaining traceability in test management tools
• Competency in Agile methodologies with effective cross-team communication habits
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2+ level)

Nice to have

• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot in VS Code
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL and Kafka that supports component-level service isolation
• Understanding of Bruno and Swagger applied to API test design

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
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn