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
João Silva
Indeed · HR
João Silva
Indeed · HR
