Test Architect - VOIS at Vodafone

pune, maharashtra, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test Strategy, Quality Assurance, Risk-Based Testing, Defect Management, Stakeholder Collaboration, Test Automation, Non-Functional Testing, Capacity Planning, Regression Testing, Effort Estimation, Test Data Management, Mentoring, Continuous Improvement, Audit Readiness, Software Testing Methodologies, Technical Documentation

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

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 #CreateTheFutureAbout this Role We are seeking an experienced testing professional with 8–14 years of experience to act as a subject matter expert for application testing across projects and programmes. This role focuses on ensuring quality assurance excellence through strong test strategy, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and proactive risk management, while supporting delivery readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.What you’ll do Serve as the primary testing expert for assigned applications across projects or programmes Define, review, and assure the quality of test approaches, scenarios, test cases, regression scope, and testing concepts Collaborate with developers, technical architects, product owners, project managers, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, business scenarios, and acceptance criteria Support test teams and release managers in effort estimation, capacity planning, environment readiness, deployment verification, and test data management Identify and communicate software quality risks, aligning testing approaches with business impact, complexity, and risk exposure Review test results, regression updates, and quality documentation, including audit-related artefacts where applicable Support defect management by addressing escalations, incomplete defect details, missing root cause analysis, and solution gaps Contribute to quality approval processes by providing application and technical insights ahead of go-live decisions Coach and support project and business testing teams on testing practices, application knowledge, and critical processes Ensure application knowledge is effectively documented, retained, and shared across teams Drive continuous improvement in QA processes by identifying efficiencies and promoting best practices Provide recommendations on automation and non-functional testing opportunities, frameworks, and enhancements Who you are An experienced testing professional with 8–14 years of relevant experience A subject matter expert in software testing practices and methodologies Proficient in defining and reviewing test strategies and ensuring quality outcomes Skilled in stakeholder collaboration across technical and business teams Experienced in risk-based testing and quality assurance decision-making Knowledgeable in defect management, audit readiness, and documentation standards Committed to mentoring teams and sharing knowledge effectively Focused on continuous improvement and innovation in testing processes Familiar with automation and non-functional testing practices and frameworks 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 act as a testing expert within large-scale, complex programmes Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with global teams and stakeholders Involvement in strategic quality decisions and go-live readiness Opportunities to influence QA transformation and process improvements A collaborative environment that values continuous learning and knowledge sharing What skills you will learn Advanced risk-based testing and quality assurance practices Test strategy design and optimisation for complex programmes Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration Test automation and non-functional testing frameworks Continuous improvement techniques within QA and testing environments 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 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. #JDEnhancedByTARAFollow us on social media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vois/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/voisglobal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voisglobal/ You can also chat with our employees to learn more about our projects: https://lnkd.in/dpkrcvR2

Responsibilities

Act as the primary testing subject matter expert to define and assure the quality of test strategies, scenarios, and regression scopes across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage software quality risks and drive continuous improvement in QA processes.