TelstraSenior Software Engineer (Senior Quality Engineering)
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Employment Type
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17 Oct 2026 11:59pmJob Title
Senior Software Engineer (Senior Quality Engineering)Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer (Senior Quality Engineering) to drive quality excellence across our digital platforms and services. In this role, you will champion a quality-first engineering culture, leading the design and implementation of scalable test automation solutions while embedding quality throughout the software development lifecycle.You will collaborate closely with software engineers, architects, and product teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing applications using modern engineering practices including automation, CI/CD, cloud-native testing, DevOps, and AI-powered quality engineering. As a technical leader, you will mentor teams, promote Shift-Left testing, and leverage Generative AI and Copilot technologies to enhance testing efficiency, developer productivity, and software quality.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in test automation, API and microservices testing, cloud technologies, and modern engineering practices, along with experience using AI-assisted development and testing tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, or similar platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to influence engineering culture, drive innovation, and build quality solutions at scale that impact millions of customers.
What We're Looking For
Strong experience of 8-12 years in Software Quality Engineering, Test Automation, or Software Engineering roles.
Hands-on expertise in:
Java, Playwright, Selenium, RestAssured, Cucumber, API & Microservices Testing.
Strong understanding of TDD, BDD, CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile delivery practices.
Experience building and maintaining scalable automation frameworks.
Knowledge of cloud platforms, preferably Azure, along with Docker and Kubernetes.
Strong experience in database, integration, and performance testing.
Proven ability to mentor teams and influence quality engineering best practices.
AI & Modern Engineering Skills
Experience with AI-assisted development and testing tools such as: GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, AI-powered testing platforms
Ability to:
Generate and optimize automated test cases using AI tools.
Use GenAI for coding, debugging, test data creation, and automation development.
Validate AI-generated outputs and implement responsible AI testing practices.
Apply prompt engineering techniques to improve engineering productivity.
Bonus Points
Experience implementing AI-driven testing and intelligent automation solutions.
Exposure to testing AI/ML and Generative AI applications.
Telecom domain experience (OSS/BSS).
Experience with performance engineering tools such as JMeter, K6, or Gatling.
Knowledge of Contract Testing, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible).
Experience driving Quality Engineering transformation initiatives
Job Description
About Us
At Telstra, our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. As Australia's leading telecommunications and technology company, we're transforming how people and businesses connect through cloud, automation, AI, 5G, and digital innovation.
With a strong global presence and an Innovation & Capability Centre in Bangalore, Telstra offers the opportunity to work on large-scale platforms that impact millions of customers while building a rewarding and flexible career.
Focus of the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer (Senior Quality Engineering) to join our team at Telstra Corporation Limited. This role focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through a strong emphasis on automation, continuous improvement, and the application of modern DevOps practices across the full development lifecycle.
What We Offer
- Performance-related pay
- Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
- Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business.
- Up to 26 weeks maternity leave provided to the birth mother with benefits for all child births
- Up to 16 weeks paid paternity leave provided to the non-birthing partners
- Employees are entitled to 21 paid annual leaves per calendar year
- Eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of paid sick / casual leave per calendar year
- Relocation support options across India, from junior to senior positions within the company
- Receive insurance benefits such as medical, accidental and life insurances
What You'll Be Doing
- Drive a quality-first engineering culture through Shift-Left and continuous testing practices.
- Design and develop scalable test automation frameworks for web, APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications.
- Champion test automation, TDD, BDD, and CI/CD practices across engineering teams.
- Leverage AI-powered tools and GenAI capabilities to improve test design, automation, defect detection, and developer productivity.
- Lead performance, reliability, security, and non-functional testing initiatives.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and product teams to embed quality throughout the SDLC.
- Mentor and coach teams on modern Quality Engineering practices and automation excellence.
- Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and innovative testing solutions.
What We're Looking For
- Strong experience of 8-12 years in Software Quality Engineering, Test Automation, or Software Engineering roles.
- Hands-on expertise in:
- Java, Playwright, Selenium, RestAssured, Cucumber, API & Microservices Testing
- Strong understanding of TDD, BDD, CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile delivery practices.
- Experience building and maintaining scalable automation frameworks.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms, preferably Azure, along with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Strong experience in database, integration, and performance testing.
- Proven ability to mentor teams and influence quality engineering best practices.
AI & Modern Engineering Skills
Experience with AI-assisted development and testing tools such as: GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, AI-powered testing platforms
Ability to:
- Generate and optimize automated test cases using AI tools.
- Use GenAI for coding, debugging, test data creation, and automation development.
- Validate AI-generated outputs and implement responsible AI testing practices.
- Apply prompt engineering techniques to improve engineering productivity.
Bonus Points
- Experience implementing AI-driven testing and intelligent automation solutions.
- Exposure to testing AI/ML and Generative AI applications.
- Telecom domain experience (OSS/BSS).
- Experience with performance engineering tools such as JMeter, K6, or Gatling.
- Knowledge of Contract Testing, DevSecOps, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Ansible).
- Experience driving Quality Engineering transformation initiatives.
Why Join Telstra?
At Telstra, you'll work with talented engineers, solve complex problems at scale, and help shape the future of software quality through automation, cloud, and AI. We embrace flexibility, continuous learning, innovation, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
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