Automation Test Engineer - 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 Automation Test Engineer with 8–14 years of experience in automation testing to define and drive enterprise-wide automation strategies, frameworks, and scalable solutions across complex applications. The role focuses on aligning quality objectives with technical implementation, ensuring robust governance, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement across automation ecosystems. ## What you’ll do ### * Define and evolve end-to-end test automation strategy, architecture, standards, and framework roadmap * Design, implement, and scale reusable and maintainable automation frameworks across multiple domains * Assess automation feasibility and evaluate new tools, technologies, and domain-specific solutions * Provide technical advisory and architectural guidance to enable scalable and efficient automation practices * Collaborate with Test Managers, Product Owners, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to translate quality goals into actionable automation solutions * Estimate rollout efforts for automation frameworks and align delivery timelines with stakeholders * Manage automation demand, capacity, tools, licences, risks, and dependencies * Identify impediments impacting automation adoption or delivery and implement mitigation strategies * Track, measure, and report automation coverage, progress, benefits, and risks to stakeholders * Ensure integration of automation within CI/CD pipelines, including test data management and reporting mechanisms ## Who you are * The candidate has 8–14 years of experience in automation testing across complex application landscapes * Demonstrates strong expertise in automation strategy, framework design, architecture, and implementation * Possesses hands-on knowledge of automation tools, scripting, CI/CD integration, and reporting mechanisms * Has experience in driving automation feasibility analysis and scaling solutions across multiple domains * Communicates effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and aligns technical delivery with business objectives * Brings strong planning, governance, estimation, and stakeholder management capabilities * Demonstrates the ability to manage tooling, budgets, licences, and automation-related risks ## 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 enterprise-level automation strategy and frameworks * Exposure to global stakeholders and large-scale transformation...