Senior Test Automation Engineer in JS

We are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer with strong expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript to join our team.

This role is part of the engineering organization and focuses on quality ownership within the product team. It is a collaborative position that contributes directly to product delivery, stability and scalability.

This position requires working 5 days per week from our office in Gdansk, Wroclaw, Krakow, Warsaw, Katowice, Lodz or Poznan.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain end-to-end automated tests in TypeScript, developed alongside application code

Collaborate with developers throughout the feature lifecycle, including design, implementation and defect resolution

Define test strategies at both feature and system levels

Contribute to the development and improvement of the automation testing framework

Make informed decisions about using mocks, stubs or real integrations based on testing goals

Ensure automated tests are reliable, maintainable and suitable for execution in CI/CD pipelines

Participate in code reviews for test code and, when appropriate, application code

Provide fast, clear and actionable feedback on quality and defects to the development team

Promote a built-in quality mindset and continuous improvement of testing practices across the team

Requirements

3+ years of experience in test automation within product or platform teams

Proficiency in TypeScript or JavaScript

Experience with end-to-end tests written alongside application code (near-code or monorepo approach)

Background in cross-functional teams with close collaboration with Backend, Frontend and DevOps engineers

Skills in modern E2E testing frameworks such as Playwright or equivalent

Understanding of testing principles and strategies, including the test pyramid, shift-left approach and contract testing

Experience with REST API testing, data validation and system-level testing

Capability to design and implement mocks, stubs and other test doubles for stable and isolated tests

Understanding of object-oriented or functional programming concepts as applied to test code and frameworks

Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI, Jenkins or GitHub Actions

Familiarity with test observability and reporting tools such as Allure, TestOps or CI-based reporting

Strong communication skills and ability to participate in technical discussions and challenge requirements constructively

English proficiency at an intermediate level or higher, both written and spoken

Nice to have

Background in writing and maintaining integration tests for service-to-service or contract-based testing

Expertise in contributing to the design and evolution of test automation frameworks

Knowledge of Docker and test environment configuration

Skills in testing GraphQL APIs

Experience with distributed systems or high-load platforms

Competency in non-functional testing, including performance, reliability and resilience testing

We offer/Benefits
We gather like-minded people:

Engineering community of industry professionals

Friendly team and enjoyable working environment

Flexible schedule and opportunity to work remotely within Poland

Chance to work abroad for up to 60 days annually

Business-driven relocation opportunities

We provide growth opportunities:

Outstanding career roadmap

Leadership development, career advising, soft skills, and well-being programs

Certification (GCP, Azure, AWS)

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract, Cloud Guru

English classes

We cover it all:

Stable income (Employment Contract or B2B)

Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Benefits package (health insurance, multisport, shopping vouchers)

Strategically located offices featuring entertainment and relaxation zones, table tennis and football, free snacks, fantastic coffee, and more

Referral bonuses

Corporate, social and well-being events

Please, note:

The set of bonuses might vary based on the role you apply for – specifics will be discussed with our recruiter during the general interview.

We will reach out to selected candidates exclusively.

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.