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

## 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 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. ## 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: VOIS LinkedIn * Facebook: VOIS Facebook * Instagram: VOIS Instagram * You can also chat with our employees to learn more about our projects: Employee Connect