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. 

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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