Senior QA Automation Engineer (JavaScript/Typescript)

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, or Katowice. 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.