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 offers the opportunity to take ownership of functional, integration, end-to-end, and automation testing across web applications, ensuring quality, reliability, and performance throughout the software delivery lifecycle.

The successful candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in Playwright automation using JavaScript/TypeScript, combined with experience in API testing, CI/CD integration, and modern web technologies. Working closely with Developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA professionals, and DevOps teams, they will contribute to designing, developing, executing, and maintaining scalable automation solutions that support continuous testing and high-quality software releases.

What You'll Do

Design, develop, execute, maintain, and optimise automated test suites using Playwright with JavaScript/TypeScript
Perform functional, integration, end-to-end, and automation testing across web applications
Execute manual and automated testing activities for software releases through GitHub Workflows and automated pipelines
Create and maintain reusable automation frameworks, test assets, and supporting documentation
Validate REST APIs and contribute to comprehensive testing strategies covering UI, API, and end-to-end scenarios
Collaborate with Developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA professionals, and DevOps teams throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Participate in product design reviews and provide quality-focused input on requirements, designs, schedules, and potential risks
Investigate defects, perform root cause analysis, validate fixes, and support timely resolution of quality-related issues
Support test data management activities, including the use of mocks and stubs where appropriate
Troubleshoot failures across user interface, backend, and CI/CD pipeline layers
Contribute to backlog refinement, sprint planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and release validation activities
Maintain test traceability, testing documentation, and automation standards

Who You Are

Degree or higher qualification in Software Engineering or a related technical discipline
Minimum 4 years of experience in QA Automation Engineering, Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), or a similar role
Strong hands-on experience with Playwright automation using JavaScript and/or TypeScript
Good understanding of UI automation, API testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing methodologies
Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins
Familiarity with React-based applications, REST APIs, and microservices architectures
Knowledge of automation frameworks, test design patterns, and reusable test architecture principles
Experience managing test data and implementing mocks and stubs
Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across application, backend, and deployment environments
Practical knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe
Experience creating and maintaining automation test suites and related documentation
Understanding of reconciliation activities and defect investigation processes
Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
Collaborative approach with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement
Exposure to Java, Selenium, JMeter, and cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Microsoft Azure would be 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 large-scale web applications within a global telecommunications technology environment
Exposure to modern automation tools, cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and microservices-based solutions
Collaborative working environment with cross-functional teams spanning Development, QA, Product, and DevOps
Opportunity to influence quality assurance practices and automation strategy across multiple applications and releases
Hands-on involvement in continuous testing, release validation, and automation framework enhancement initiatives

What Skills You Will Learn

Advanced Playwright automation framework development and optimisation techniques
CI/CD integration and continuous testing best practices
API validation and comprehensive end-to-end testing approaches
Quality engineering practices for React applications and microservices ecosystems
Cloud infrastructure awareness across AWS and Microsoft Azure environments
Enterprise-scale automation architecture, framework design, and test strategy implementation
Agile quality assurance practices within complex software delivery 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.

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