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You will partner closely with developers, architects, and product teams to build scalable automation frameworks, enable shift-left testing, and deliver reliable, high-quality customer experiences at scale. Leveraging technologies such as Playwright, Selenium, Java, Azure, CI/CD, and Generative AI tools, you will help accelerate software delivery while maintaining engineering excellence and operational resilience.Role Overview\nWe are looking for a passionate and innovative Quality Engineer who thrives on automation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence. This role will focus on building scalable test automation solutions, driving Shift-Left quality practices, and leveraging AI-powered capabilities to transform software testing and delivery.\nYou will work closely with developers, architects, product teams, and technology leaders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for Web, API, Mobile, and Backend applications.\nBuild and integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable faster, reliable, and high-quality deployments.\nChampion Shift-Left testing by identifying quality risks early and embedding testability into solution design.\nCollaborate closely with engineers and product teams to drive quality throughout the development lifecycle.\nContinuously enhance automation coverage, framework reliability, and testing efficiency.\nAnalyze test results and quality metrics to provide actionable insights and improve product quality.\nDesign and execute functional, integration, regression, API, and performance testing strategies.\nDrive adoption of AI-powered quality engineering practices, including intelligent test generation, defect analysis, and test optimization.\nEvaluate emerging testing tools, AI technologies, and automation capabilities to improve engineering productivity.\nMentor and enable teams to adopt best practices in quality engineering and test automation.\nRequired Skills & Experience\nStrong passion for automation, innovation, and eliminating manual effort through engineering solutions.\nHands-on experience in automation testing using: Java Playwright Selenium API Testing Appium\nProven experience designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks and testing solutions.\nStrong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical problem-solving skills.\nExperience with TDD, BDD, CI/CD practices, and modern software engineering methodologies.\nWorking knowledge of SQL, databases, and data validation techniques.\nExperience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or Locust.\nFamiliarity with cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure.\nExperience with cloud-based testing platforms such as BrowserStack and LambdaTest.\nStrong understanding of Agile delivery and cross-functional collaboration.\nHands-on experience leveraging Generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, and similar AI assistants to enhance engineering productivity.\nUnderstanding of AI/LLM testing, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and quality assurance practices for AI-powered applications.\nExperience implementing AI-driven testing approaches, including intelligent test generation, self-healing automation frameworks, and predictive quality engineering techniques.\nContinuous learner with a passion for emerging technologies and innovation.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience facilitating quality engineering workshops, communities of practice, or technical training sessions.\nTelecommunications domain experience, particularly OSS/BSS platforms.\nKnowledge of Security Testing, Mobile Automation, and Contract Testing.\nExperience testing AI, Machine Learning, or Generative AI-enabled applications.\nFamiliarity with Azure OpenAI, GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted development tools, or similar AI ecosystems.\nExperience designing and executing large-scale performance and load testing solutions.\nExposure to DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.\nJob Description\nAbout Telstra\nAt Telstra, our purpose is to build a connected future where everyone can thrive. As Australia's leading telecommunications and technology company, we connect millions of people, businesses, and communities through innovative digital solutions and world-class technology.\nWith over 100 years of heritage and a presence across 20+ countries, Telstra continues to lead innovation in 5G, Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, and Automation. Our India teams, based in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi, play a critical role in delivering next-generation products, platforms, and customer experiences that power Telstra's future.\nJoining Telstra means working on meaningful challenges, collaborating with talented teams globally, and making a real impact through technology and innovation.\nRole Overview\nWe are looking for a passionate and innovative Quality Engineer who thrives on automation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence. This role will focus on building scalable test automation solutions, driving Shift-Left quality practices, and leveraging AI-powered capabilities to transform software testing and delivery.\nYou will work closely with developers, architects, product teams, and technology leaders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.\n\nWhat We Offer\nPerformance-related pay\nAccess to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up\nGlobal presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.\nUp to 26 weeks maternity leave provided to the birth mother with benefits for all child births\nUp to 16 weeks paid paternity leave provided to the non-birthing partners\nEmployees are entitled to 21 paid annual leaves per calendar year\nEligible employees are entitled to 12 days of paid sick / casual leave per calendar year\nRelocation support options across India, from junior to senior positions within the company\nReceive insurance benefits such as medical, accidental and life insurances\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks for Web, API, Mobile, and Backend applications.\nBuild and integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines to enable faster, reliable, and high-quality deployments.\nChampion Shift-Left testing by identifying quality risks early and embedding testability into solution design.\nCollaborate closely with engineers and product teams to drive quality throughout the development lifecycle.\nContinuously enhance automation coverage, framework reliability, and testing efficiency.\nAnalyze test results and quality metrics to provide actionable insights and improve product quality.\nDesign and execute functional, integration, regression, API, and performance testing strategies.\nDrive adoption of AI-powered quality engineering practices, including intelligent test generation, defect analysis, and test optimization.\nEvaluate emerging testing tools, AI technologies, and automation capabilities to improve engineering productivity.\nMentor and enable teams to adopt best practices in quality engineering and test automation.\nRequired Skills & Experience\nStrong passion for automation, innovation, and eliminating manual effort through engineering solutions.\nHands-on experience in automation testing using: Java Playwright Selenium API Testing Appium\nProven experience designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks and testing solutions.\nStrong debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical problem-solving skills.\nExperience with TDD, BDD, CI/CD practices, and modern software engineering methodologies.\nWorking knowledge of SQL, databases, and data validation techniques.\nExperience with performance testing tools such as JMeter, Gatling, or Locust.\nFamiliarity with cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure.\nExperience with cloud-based testing platforms such as BrowserStack and LambdaTest.\nStrong understanding of Agile delivery and cross-functional collaboration.\nHands-on experience leveraging Generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, and similar AI assistants to enhance engineering productivity.\nUnderstanding of AI/LLM testing, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and quality assurance practices for AI-powered applications.\nExperience implementing AI-driven testing approaches, including intelligent test generation, self-healing automation frameworks, and predictive quality engineering techniques.\nContinuous learner with a passion for emerging technologies and innovation.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience facilitating quality engineering workshops, communities of practice, or technical training sessions.\nTelecommunications domain experience, particularly OSS/BSS platforms.\nKnowledge of Security Testing, Mobile Automation, and Contract Testing.\nExperience testing AI, Machine Learning, or Generative AI-enabled applications.\nFamiliarity with Azure OpenAI, GitHub Copilot, AI-assisted development tools, or similar AI ecosystems.\nExperience designing and executing large-scale performance and load testing solutions.\nExposure to DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.\nWhat We Offer\nAt Telstra, you can thrive your way. We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation where every team member is empowered to contribute, learn, and grow.\nOur Commitment to You\nFlexible working through our All Roles Flex approach.\nOpportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies, AI platforms, and large-scale enterprise systems.\nContinuous learning, career development, and growth opportunities.\nA diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.\nThe opportunity to create meaningful impact for millions of customers globally.\nJoin us and help shape the future of connectivity through innovation, automation, and engineering excellence.","description_format":"text","description_chars":10278,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Annual leave","Continuous learning","Flexible schedule","Growth opportunities","Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":true,"industries":["Consumer Electronics","Broadband","Telecom Infrastructure","Smartphones"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-01T05:57:54Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":18,"reasons":["conf:15","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-01T21:57:19Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/telstra-group-software-engineer-quality-engineering","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/telstra-group-software-engineer-quality-engineering.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T21:57:19Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4547,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":453,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}