Who We Are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.

As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.

We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

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About This Role

We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer to join our TELCO IT team in Pune. This role is responsible for functional, integration, end-to-end, and automation testing to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of modern web applications. The successful candidate will bring hands-on expertise in Playwright automation using JavaScript/TypeScript and collaborate closely with Developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders throughout the Software Development Life Cycle.

The role offers the opportunity to contribute to automation strategy, continuous testing practices, release validation, and quality assurance initiatives across multiple applications and environments. The individual will design, develop, execute, maintain, and optimise automated test frameworks while supporting production-ready software releases.

What You'll Do

Design, develop, execute, maintain, and optimise automated test suites using Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript
Perform functional, integration, regression, API, and end-to-end testing across web applications
Execute automated test scripts through GitHub Workflows and support CI/CD integration
Contribute to the design and maintenance of scalable automation frameworks and reusable testing assets
Participate in product design reviews and provide feedback on requirements, solution designs, schedules, and quality risks
Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA colleagues, and DevOps teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC
Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, validate fixes, and support timely issue resolution
Manage test data, mocks, and stubs to support effective automated testing
Support test traceability, quality reporting, and testing documentation
Proactively identify blockers, risks, and coverage gaps while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
Support release validation activities and promote automation best practices across the team

Who You Are

An experienced QA Automation Engineer or Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) with 4+ years of relevant experience
Skilled in Playwright automation using JavaScript and/or TypeScript
Experienced in UI automation, API testing, and end-to-end testing strategies
Familiar with CI/CD tools and practices including GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or equivalent platforms
Knowledgeable in modern web technologies including React, REST APIs, and microservices architecture
Experienced in automation framework design, test design patterns, and reusable automation architecture
Comfortable troubleshooting issues across user interface, backend, and pipeline layers
Experienced in test data management, mocks, and stubs
Strong understanding of Agile delivery frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe
Capable of working effectively within cross-functional teams and managing sprint responsibilities
Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in identifying and resolving quality risks
Effective communicator with strong stakeholder collaboration skills
Educated to degree level or higher in Software Engineering or a related technical discipline
Knowledge of Java, Selenium, JMeter, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Microsoft Azure is advantageous

Not a perfect fit

Concerned you may not meet every requirement Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's In It For You

Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale web applications within a global telecommunications environment
Exposure to modern test automation practices and continuous delivery methodologies
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across development, quality engineering, product, and DevOps functions
Ownership of automation initiatives that directly influence software quality and release efficiency
Experience working with modern application architectures, APIs, and cloud-enabled technology environments
Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and automation transformation initiatives

What Skills You Will Learn

Advanced Playwright automation framework design and optimisation techniques
Continuous testing and CI/CD integration best practices
API validation and testing approaches within modern microservices ecosystems
Test architecture, automation patterns, and scalable quality engineering practices
Release validation, defect analysis, and quality risk management techniques
Cross-functional Agile delivery and stakeholder collaboration skills
Exposure to cloud infrastructure concepts across AWS and Microsoft Azure environments

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we're working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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QA Automation Engineer (Playwright, JavaScript/TypeScript) - VOIS