QA Automation Engineer

## 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. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture ## About this Role We are seeking an experienced QA Automation Engineer (Playwright & CI/CD) with strong end-to-end testing expertise to design, develop, and maintain robust automated test solutions. The role focuses on aligning test automation frameworks with business requirements, ensuring high-quality releases through efficient UI and API testing, and enabling seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate will contribute to test strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of the automation landscape while supporting scalability, reliability, and faster delivery cycles. ## What you’ll do • Lead end-to-end test automation lifecycle (design → develop → execute → maintain) using Playwright • Design and implement scalable UI and API automation frameworks using Playwright (JavaScript/TypeScript) • Translate business and functional requirements into automated test scenarios and test cases • Build and execute end-to-end (E2E) tests for web applications (React-based UI preferred) • Integrate automated test suites with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar) to ensure quality gates • Implement cross-browser testing, parallel execution, and test optimization strategies • Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure shift-left testing practices • Manage test data setup, mocking, and environment dependencies • Design and support test reporting, defect tracking, and debugging failures • Ensure adherence to quality standards, governance, and secure coding/testing practices • Provide production validation support and contribute to continuous improvement of test processes ## Who you are * An experienced QA Automation Engineer / SDET with ~3+ years of relevant experience * Hands-on expertise in Playwright automation (JavaScript/TypeScript) ✅ (must-have) * Strong understanding of UI automation, API testing, and E2E testing strategies * Experience in integrating tests with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.) * Familiar with modern web applications (React, REST APIs, microservices architecture) * Knowledge of test design patterns, frameworks, and reusable automation architecture * Comfortable debugging failures across UI, backend, and pipeline layers * Experience with test data management, mocks, and stubs * A collaborative team player working across Dev, QA, and DevOps teams * Detail-oriented with focus on quality, reliability, and performance of releases ## 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 automation frameworks and CI/CD platforms * Exposure to modern testing tools (Playwright) and cloud-native architectures (Kubernetes/AWS) * Collaborative environment with cross-functional DevOps and engineering teams * Continuous learning in test automation, DevSecOps, and quality engineering practices * Involvement in digital transformation and automation-first initiatives ## What skills you will learn * Advanced Playwright automation techniques and framework design * CI/CD integration patterns and quality gate enforcement strategies * Scalable test architecture for microservices and distributed systems * Best practices in test reliability, flakiness reduction, and observability * Collaboration in Agile/DevOps environments and enterprise delivery models ## 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. ## Alert Apply for Vodafone jobs only through the official Vodafone Careers website to avoid job scams and fraud. #JDEnhancedByTARA ## Follow us on social media • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vois/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/voisglobal • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voisglobal/ • You can also chat with our employees to learn more about our projects: https://lnkd.in/dpkrcvR2