SENIOR TEST AUTOMATION LEAD

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 senior quality engineering professional to lead and scale enterprise-wide test automation and AI-enabled quality practices across multiple Vodafone markets. This is a hands-on leadership role combining deep automation expertise with strategic ownership of frameworks, governance, and delivery outcomes. The role focuses on building scalable, AI-augmented automation capabilities that improve release speed, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business value aligned to Vodafone’s Customer, Growth, and Simplicity priorities. What you will do Define and own an enterprise automation strategy covering UI, API, mobile, integration, and end-to-end testing across Vodafone markets. Establish and govern automation standards, reusable frameworks, asset libraries, and best practices. Embed shift-left and shift-right testing within Agile and SAFe delivery models, ensuring continuous and feedback-driven quality. Own governance for automation coverage, stability, execution cadence, maintenance, and technical debt management. Track and report automation KPIs including coverage, regression cycle time, defect leakage, efficiency gains, and FTE savings. Design, evolve, and provide oversight for enterprise-grade automation frameworks using Playwright, Selenium, and related tools. Drive API-first automation strategies for microservices and backend-heavy platforms. Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to enable gated quality at every stage. Champion AI and GenAI adoption, including self-healing automation, intelligent test optimisation, AI-driven defect analytics, and GenAI-based test generation. Evaluate, pilot, and scale AI agents and GenAI tools to advance autonomous quality engineering. Lead, mentor, and develop automation leads and engineers across programmes, fostering engineering excellence. Align automation delivery with PI planning, sprint objectives, and release calendars. Engage with programme leaders and senior stakeholders to present automation roadmaps, maturity assessments, and value realisation. Who you are An experienced quality engineering leader with extensive hands-on expertise in test automation and enterprise testing. Strong in modern automation tools and frameworks including Playwright, Selenium, API automation, and mobile testing. Proficient in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, and/or Python with a solid grasp of automation architecture. Experienced in CI/CD integration, particularly within Azure DevOps environments. Knowledgeable in AI, GenAI, and intelligent automation concepts applied to quality engineering. Comfortable influencing across global, multi-market, and multi-vendor delivery environments. A collaborative communicator who can translate complex technical concepts for senior leadership audiences. Curious, growth-oriented, and motivated to experiment with emerging technologies to improve quality outcomes. 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 shape AI-driven Quality Engineering transformation at scale across global Vodafone markets. Exposure to cutting-edge automation, AI, and GenAI technologies within complex enterprise environments. Collaboration with global teams and senior stakeholders across multiple countries. Career growth and development within the wider Vodafone Group. A culture that values innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. What skills you will learn Advanced application of AI and GenAI in enterprise test automation. Designing and scaling autonomous and self-healing test frameworks. Enterprise automation governance and value-based quality metrics. Influencing and presenting technical strategies to senior leadership. Driving quality engineering maturity across large, distributed programmes. 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 be 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 and #StayConnected LinkedIn – VOIS Facebook – VOIS Global Instagram – VOIS Global You can also chat with our employees to learn more about our projects: Employee Chat