Lead Functional Tester

We're currently seeking a Lead Functional Tester to come aboard and join our organization. This role gives you the chance to contribute to a fast-moving e-commerce platform where delivering quality and strong user experience remain central priorities. You'll work hand-in-hand with a varied team of professionals committed to producing dependable, high-performing digital solutions. This opportunity suits someone energized by fast-paced work who is genuinely invested in advancing testing practices over time.

Responsibilities
Carry out functional testing covering the e-commerce platform across desktop, mobile web (iOS/Android), native applications (iOS/Android), and back-end components
Take an active, hands-on role in creating and executing automated test scripts
Apply GenAI-based tools, services, and solutions to improve team productivity, covering areas like regression runtime, script upkeep, result analysis, and reporting
Refine current workflows to extract maximum benefit from GenAI-powered solutions
Lead efforts to integrate AI practices into the team's broader QA approach
Execute web analytics testing utilizing Charles proxy, confirming outcomes through Adobe Analytics
Develop and adjust the Test Strategy to match changing project conditions
Review and evaluate product requirements to verify clarity and alignment with existing features
Record and validate defects identified throughout the testing process
Oversee and align automation progress across the Pod
Requirements
Five-plus years of practical, hands-on QA experience
At least one year spent leading or managing development teams
Background applying GenAI tools and services to strengthen QA workflows
Fundamental experience in mobile testing as well as API/web services testing
Capability to shape and continually refine Testing Strategy
Strong grasp of Agile methodology principles
Dependable work ethic combined with the ability to operate independently
Resilience under pressure, considering the project involves tight deadlines, sometimes ambiguous requirements, and processes that are still taking shape
Reasonable communication skills paired with working English fluency (B2 level or higher) to interpret business requirements and translate them into agentic architectures
Nice to have
Background in automated testing utilizing JS
Exposure to Gherkin for drafting test scenarios
Experience applying regression testing techniques
Capability in requirements analysis to inform test planning
Background creating test cases across different testing situations
We offer/Benefits
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

Location: Remote - Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina

Skills required for this job:

• API testing
• Agile methodologies
• Functional testing
• Generative artificial intelligence (Generative AI)
• Gherkin
• JavaScript
• Mobile application testing
• Quality assurance (QA)
• Regression testing
• Requirements analysis
• Test automation
• Test case design
• Test strategies
• Web services development