Senior Test Automation & Quality Assurance Engineer

VOIS; Pune District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

VOIS, Vodafone Intelligent Solutions, in Pune, India, seeks a Senior Test Automation & QA Engineer to strengthen our testing practice. You will combine manual and automation testing, including functional, integration, system, and backend validation, to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions.

You will design test data, manage defects across the lifecycle, and develop Selenium scripts in Python, aligning with ISTQB principles and industry best practices. Collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in software testing across functional, integration, system, and regression testing.
• Hands-on SQL queries and database validation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse requirements and prepare comprehensive test scenarios and cases.
• Design test data and execute functional, integration, system, and regression tests.
• Manage defects through the complete lifecycle including logging, tracking, and closure.
• Collaborate with development teams to support timely issue resolution.
• Perform backend validation and data integrity checks using SQL.
• Execute tests in Unix/Linux environments and contribute to root cause analysis.
• Develop, maintain, and execute Selenium automation scripts in Python to improve coverage.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering or technical field

Tools

Selenium

Python

SQL

Unix/Linux

Job description

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 a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Test Automation & Quality Assurance Engineer to support the delivery of high-quality technology solutions through comprehensive testing and quality assurance practices. This role combines manual and automation testing responsibilities, with a strong focus on functional, integration, system, regression, and backend validation activities. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify issues, improve product quality, and enhance testing efficiency through automation.

What You’ll Do

• Analyse business and system requirements and prepare comprehensive test scenarios and test cases
• Design appropriate test data and execute functional, integration, system, and regression testing activities
• Manage defects throughout the complete defect lifecycle, including logging, tracking, retesting, verification, and closure
• Participate in defect triage discussions and collaborate with development teams to support timely issue resolution
• Perform SQL-based data validation and backend testing to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and integrity
• Execute testing activities in Unix/Linux environments and contribute to troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Develop, maintain, and execute Selenium automation scripts to improve testing efficiency, consistency, and coverage
• Ensure adherence to quality assurance processes, testing standards, and industry best practices, including ISTQB principles
• Apply analytical thinking, problem-solving techniques, and debugging skills to identify and resolve quality issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance testing effectiveness and delivery quality

Essential

Who you are

• Graduate or Postgraduate degree, preferably in Engineering or another technical discipline
• Experience in software testing across functional, integration, system, and regression testing
• Strong knowledge of test case design, execution, and defect management processes
• Hands-on experience with SQL queries and database validation activities
• Working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments
• Experience in defect tracking and collaboration with development teams
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively within cross-functional and geographically distributed teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desired

• ISTQB Certification
• Experience with Selenium automation
• Experience with Selenium using Python

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 technology programmes supporting global business operations
• Exposure to both manual and automation testing practices across diverse platforms and environments
• Collaborative working environment with cross-functional teams and technology specialists
• Opportunities to contribute to quality improvements and testing innovation initiatives
• Experience working with modern testing methodologies, tools, and enterprise applications

What Skills You Will Learn

• Advanced test automation using Selenium and Python
• Enterprise-level defect management and quality assurance processes
• Database testing and SQL-based validation techniques
• Unix/Linux environments and troubleshooting practices
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
• Best-practice software testing methodologies aligned to ISTQB principles
• Continuous improvement and quality optimisation approaches

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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