Software Test Lead
VodafoneWho we are
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.
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About this Role
We are seeking a skilled Software Test Lead to deliver testing services within the IT Shared Service Centre (VSS India) for various domains and countries in a telecommunications environment. The role involves preparing and executing test plans, cases, and scripts, ensuring platforms and services meet agreed milestones, cost, and quality standards. The successful candidate will have experience in managing software testing solutions in global, distributed teams and ideally hold ISTQB certification.
What you will do
- Review and approve newly developed automations before production deployment, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Maintain production environments using incident, change, and problem management processes.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and customers as part of daily operations.
- Mentor and onboard junior team members in small groups.
- Monitor and report business line KPIs.
- Take full ownership of projects and releases within scope.
- Apply structured test methods across ST/SIT/Regression phases in complex Telco systems.
- Collaborate within cross-functional test teams in Agile/Safe models.
Who you are
- Hold a graduation degree in technology.
- Possess 5 to 10 years of experience in Test Management across the full SDLC in the telecommunications domain.
- Demonstrate experience in testing Billing, Mediation, CRM (preferably Oracle-Siebel), and Online Media portals.
- Skilled in API testing using Postman or similar tools.
- Familiar with automation frameworks such as Selenium/BDD Cucumber using Java/Python.
- Proficient in SQL query validation and modification.
- Experienced in using test management tools like Jira and Xray.
- Confident communicator with strong orchestration and stakeholder management skills.
- Able to work effectively in international, distributed teams.
- Knowledgeable in structured test methods and processes.
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.
Whatβs in it for you
- Opportunity to work in a global, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and complex Telco systems.
- Collaborative culture with mentoring and knowledge-sharing.
- Ownership of impactful projects and releases.
- Structured career development and learning pathways.
What skills you will learn
- Advanced test management across diverse Telco platforms.
- Automation frameworks and API testing tools.
- Agile/Safe model collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.
- KPI tracking and reporting for business lines.
- Stakeholder communication and orchestration in global teams.
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, weβre 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.
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