SENIOR TEST AUTOMATION & AI QUALITY ENGINEERING LEAD - VOIS

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 highly experienced and hands-on Test Automation and Quality Engineering leader to drive end-to-end automation strategy and delivery across multiple Vodafone markets, including UK, EVO, VBIT and Vodacom. This role combines technical depth with leadership capability, focusing on building scalable, AI-augmented automation ecosystems that enhance release velocity, quality outcomes and cost efficiency. The individual will lead enterprise-wide automation transformation by embedding AI, Generative AI and intelligent agents into modern testing practices, aligning with Vodafone’s Customer, Growth and Simplicity priorities. What you’ll do Define and lead a unified automation strategy across UI, API, mobile, integration and end-to-end testing. Establish enterprise-wide governance, standards, frameworks and reusable automation assets. Drive shift-left and shift-right testing within Agile and SAFe environments. Measure and improve automation effectiveness using key metrics such as coverage, cycle time and defect leakage. Architect and evolve scalable automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium and modern design principles. Lead API-first testing strategies for microservices and cloud-native platforms. Ensure robust test data management, service virtualisation and environment readiness. Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and related tools. Champion AI-led testing innovations including self-healing scripts, predictive analytics and GenAI-powered test generation. Evaluate and scale AI agents and LLM-based tools for autonomous test execution and analysis. Mentor and lead distributed automation teams and cultivate an engineering excellence culture. Align automation delivery with programme increments, sprint cycles and release plans. Drive capability building through training programmes, labs and knowledge-sharing communities. Act as a key stakeholder point of contact across programmes and present insights to senior leadership. Identify risks, dependencies and optimisation opportunities across complex transformation initiatives. Who you are Extensive experience (15+ years) in Test Automation and Quality Engineering with strong hands-on expertise. Proficient in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, TypeScript or Python with solid understanding of OOP and design patterns. Skilled in automation tools and frameworks including Playwright (preferred), Selenium, Appium and Tosca. Experience with API automation using REST Assured, Postman or Karate. Knowledge of BDD frameworks such as Cucumber or SpecFlow and unit testing tools like JUnit or TestNG. Familiarity with CI/CD tools including Azure DevOps (essential), Jenkins, Git and container technologies. Understanding of AI/GenAI applications in testing, including prompt engineering and intelligent automation solutions. Experience with cloud platforms and testing microservices architectures. Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities across global environments. Data-driven, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement and innovation. 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 lead large-scale AI-driven quality engineering transformation initiatives. Exposure to global Vodafone markets and cross-functional collaboration. Work with cutting-edge automation, AI and GenAI tools and frameworks. Career growth in a strategic and innovation-focused environment. A culture that supports continuous learning, diversity and inclusive collaboration. What skills you will learn Advanced AI and Generative AI applications within Quality Engineering. Enterprise-scale automation strategy and governance frameworks. Leadership in global, multi-market programme delivery environments. Integration of intelligent automation with DevOps and CI/CD ecosystems. Data-driven quality optimisation and reporting using advanced analytics tools. 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: Facebook: Instagram: You can also chat with our employees to learn more about our projects: