Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer

Job description

We're on the lookout for a Lead JavaScript Automation Test Engineer to become part of our team. In this position, you'll take on a key responsibility for maintaining the accuracy and dependability of our software platforms. Your duties will include heading a group of testers, overseeing automated testing workflows, and helping refine our test automation framework on an ongoing basis. Responsibilities • Guide and coach a group of testers, offering direction and assistance throughout testing efforts • Work with teams across different functions to collect and evaluate system requirements • Craft detailed test plans, test cases, and overarching testing strategies • Organize and rank testing tasks to guarantee thorough and efficient coverage • Build, code, and run automation scripts leveraging sophisticated testing tools • Log, communicate, and follow up on defects, confirming they are properly verified and fixed • Establish quality benchmarks and ensure the team follows recognized best practices • Track and interpret QA-related metrics to drive ongoing process enhancements • Keep current with new testing tools, technological advances, and evolving best practices • Bring meaningful input to QA discussions and testing-related activities Requirements • 8 to 12 years of background in Automation Testing, with particular emphasis on JavaScript • A minimum of 4 to 6 years of direct, practical experience with JavaScript and TypeScript • At least 1 year of applicable experience in a leadership capacity • Skilled in UI Automation platforms such as Playwright, Mocha, Chai, Jest, Puppeteer, or Cypress • Background in Web Service and API Test Automation, covering test case creation and automation framework development • Solid command of Webdriver I/O for testing user interfaces • English language proficiency at a B2 level or higher