Chief Manual Tester – REMOTE

Job Overview

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.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Chief Manual Tester to join our dynamic team.

This role involves overseeing QA processes, managing and coordinating teams, ensuring high-quality testing standards, and serving as a critical liaison between offshore and onsite teams within an innovative and challenging project environment.

Responsibilities

Define and update the Test Plan and Test Strategy to align with project needsCoordinate the QA team’s activities, including planning, estimations, task prioritization, and monitoringOversee change processes and implement improvements while mitigating risks in dynamic project situationsMaintain Jira dashboards, compile QA statistics, and prepare project status reportsFacilitate automation progress in collaboration with the PodProvide sprint sign-offs and oversee production release readinessOffer constructive feedback to team members and ensure their professional developmentRepresent the offshore team to address queries, highlight issues, and strengthen communication with onsite counterpartsEngage in grooming, planning, retrospectives, daily standups, and stakeholder interactionsManage communication across a distributed team spanning the USA, Belarus, and India, ensuring effective collaboration with Pod leadsPerform functional testing of e-commerce applications across desktop, mobile web, native apps (iOS/Android), and backend componentsConduct web analytics testing using tools like Charles Proxy and Adobe AnalyticsEvaluate and interpret product requirements for coherence with current feature setsDocument and verify defects to maintain quality benchmarks

Requirements

7+ years of QA experience with a record of leading successful projects2+ years supervising teams of 5-8 QA engineersBackground in mobile, API, and web services testingCapability to design and optimize comprehensive Testing StrategyUnderstanding of Agile methodologies for iterative workflowsEnglish proficiency at a B2 level or higher for clear communicationReliability and ability to work independently with minimal supervisionStress management and readiness for projects with demanding deadlines and evolving requirements

Nice to have

Proficiency in BDD testing methodologies and Gherkin syntaxBackground in e-commerce applicationsProactive mindset to identify opportunities for improvement

We offer

International projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn