Senior Software Test Automation Engineer (JS)

We are looking for a Senior Software Test Automation Engineer (JS) to own the quality strategy and automation architecture for web platforms, using Playwright and JavaScript as core tools. This role goes beyond test implementation: the Senior QE defines quality standards, drives automation strategy, mentors others and ensures quality scales with platform complexity. Please note that for positions in Ukraine, we only consider candidates who are currently based in Ukraine or plan to return in the near future. Remote work is available only from Ukraine. Responsibilities Design and own end-to-end automation strategy using Playwright and JavaScript Define automation architecture, patterns and best practices to ensure scalable, maintainable and performant test suites Drive adoption of shift-left testing practices and establish quality gates within CI/CD pipelines Implement and oversee UI, API and integration tests, including strategies for complex user journeys and integrations Handle test data management, environment orchestration and coverage of non-functional requirements (reliability, usability, performance awareness) Lead code reviews for test automation code, eliminate flaky tests and improve test execution reliability Drive observability and reporting of test results, and partner with developers on testability and design-for-quality Mentor mid-level and junior Quality Engineers, acting as the quality authority within the team Influence platform and architectural decisions from a quality perspective and promote quality ownership across teams Partner with Product, Engineering and Delivery leaders on release readiness Identify quality risks early, propose mitigation strategies and support production issues and root-cause analysis Continuously improve quality processes and tooling Requirements 6+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or Test Automation Proven experience acting as a Senior QE or Automation Lead Hands-on expertise in Playwright at scale and advanced proficiency in JavaScript Strong understanding of frontend and backend architectures Experience testing REST APIs and integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines Solid understanding of test architecture, test data and environment management Background in complex, enterprise-scale platforms Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Working shift: until 9-10 PM English proficiency at B2 level or higher Nice to have Familiarity with Apache JMeter Knowledge of Cypress