Manager of System Integration Test

adtran; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ADTRAN is seeking a Manager of System Integration Test with deep telecom QA leadership and test automation experience. You will guide QA strategy, mentor teams, and ensure quality across SDLC in a fast-paced telecom environment.

The role requires hands-on automation with Python/Java, experience with Robot Framework, PyTest, Selenium, Playwright, and strong Linux Docker Kubernetes CI/CD skills. Leadership and collaboration across stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Software QA, Test Automation, and Quality Leadership.
• Strong telecom domain expertise in GPON, XGS-PON, EPON, OLT, ONT/ONU, and broadband technologies.
• Experience with OMCI, NETCONF, YANG, SNMP, TR-069/TR-369, REST APIs, and NMS/EMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA teams and mentor high-performing engineers.
• Define test strategies and drive quality across the SDLC.
• Influence cross-functional teams to foster a quality-first culture.

Skills

QA leadership

Test automation

Quality assurance

Telecom domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or Telecommunications

Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or Telecommunications

Tools

Python

Java

Robot Framework

PyTest

Selenium

Playwright

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Welcome! Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

We are looking for a Manager of System Integration Test with strong experience in Telecom Quality Engineering , Test Automation and Network Management Systems .

Key Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in Software QA, Test Automation, and Quality Leadership.
• Strong telecom domain expertise in GPON, XGS-PON, EPON, OLT, ONT/ONU , and broadband technologies.
• Experience with OMCI, NETCONF, YANG, SNMP, TR-069/TR-369, REST APIs , and NMS/EMS platforms.
• Hands-on experience in automation using Python/Java, Robot Framework, PyTest, Selenium, Playwright , or similar tools.
• Strong knowledge of Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD , and test infrastructure.
• Proven experience leading QA teams, defining test strategies, and driving quality across the SDLC.
• Exposure to AI-assisted testing and modern quality engineering practices is a plus.

Leadership Skills

• Proven experience leading and mentoring high‑performing QA teams.
• Strong ownership mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional product quality.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and drive a quality‑first culture.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to balance technical leadership and hands‑on execution.

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or Telecommunications.
• Experience with telecom vendors such as ADTRAN, Nokia , or similar organizations preferred.