Lead Functional Tester

We are looking for a Lead Functional Tester to join our team working on a large-scale e-commerce project in the beauty industry. Our project focuses on the development and support of applications across Desktop, mWeb, iOS, and Android platforms, including back-end, front-end, and native mobile apps. Around 200 EPAM specialists collaborate to enhance this e-commerce experience, which features multiple modules and third-party components.

Responsibilities Perform functional testing of the e-commerce application across desktop, mobile web (iOS/Android), native apps (iOS/Android), and back-end Contribute directly to automated tests implementation and execution

Apply GenAI tools, services, and solutions to improve team velocity (regression execution time, script updates, execution analysis, reporting, etc.)Adjust processes as needed to maximize the efficiency of GenAI solutions and drive AI adoption within the QA function

Conduct web analytics testing with Charles proxy and validation via Adobe Analytics Develop and adjust the Test Strategy based on project situation

Review and analyze product requirements for clarity and consistency with existing features

Write and verify defects, and coordinate automation progress within the Pod Coordinate the QA team — planning, estimation, organizing, control, and task prioritization

Manage change and risk, update processes per project needs, handle improvements, and educate QA engineers on effective use of GenAI solutions

Create/update Jira dashboards, collect QA statistics, perform status reporting, provide sprint sign-off, and support production releases

Participate in grooming, planning, retro, daily standups, and handle communication within the distributed team, acting as the offshore team representative with the on-site team

Requirements5+ years of QA experience2+ years of experience in leading QA teams (4-6 persons)
Background in improving QA processes with the help of GenAI tools and services

Basic experience in Mobile testing and API/Web services testing

Capability to define and improve Testing Strategy Understanding of Agile methodologies

Reliability, self-dependence, and stress resistance to handle challenging deadlines, unclear requirements, and evolving processes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (B2+ level)
Nice to have Familiarity with the BDD test approach and Gherkin language

Experience in the e-commerce domain

Proactive attitude

We offer

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