QUALITY ENGINEERING DELIVERY LEAD - VOIS

VOIS; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is seeking a highly experienced Quality Engineering leader to oversee end-to-end testing for large programmes within a global telecom environment. You will drive functional and automated testing, ensure SLAs, manage stakeholders, and champion efficiency through automation.

The role requires 12+ years in testing and expertise across Agile, SAFe, DevOps and Waterfall, with strong stakeholder engagement and a proven track record of delivering measurable

Qualifications

• 12+ years of testing and quality engineering experience.
• Expertise in end-to-end test management across multiple programmes.
• Knowledge of system architecture, telecom domain, and delivery methodologies (Agile, SAFe, DevOps, Waterfall).
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, service delivery management, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end test delivery, aligning with SLAs and quality benchmarks.
• Drive automation testing including regression and progression frameworks.
• Optimise delivery costs and resource utilisation through planning and demand management.
• Contribute to pilots, proofs of concept, and tool adoption to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Manage and support team members, fostering development and performance.
• Strengthen testing frameworks and design approaches for modularity and reuse.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure transparent reporting and effective service delivery.

Skills

Test leadership

Automation testing

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Quality engineering

Job 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.

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About This Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Quality Engineering professional to lead the delivery of functional and automated testing services for small to medium-sized programmes. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality outcomes, meeting service level commitments, managing stakeholders, and driving efficiency through innovation, automation, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead end-to-end test delivery, ensuring alignment with agreed service levels and quality benchmarks
• Drive automation testing within scope, including regression and progression frameworks
• Optimise delivery costs and resource utilisation through effective planning and demand management
• Contribute to pilots, proofs of concept, and tool adoption to enhance efficiency and quality
• Manage and support team members, fostering development, engagement, and performance
• Strengthen testing frameworks and design approaches to improve modularity and reuse
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure transparent reporting and effective service delivery

Who You Are

• A professional with extensive experience (12+ years) in testing and quality engineering
• Skilled in end-to-end test management across multiple programmes
• Knowledgeable in system architecture, telecom domain, and delivery methodologies including Agile, SAFe, DevOps, and Waterfall
• Experienced in stakeholder engagement, service delivery management, and process improvement
• Proficient in test and defect management with a focus on delivering measurable business value
• Capable of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and balancing technical outcomes with stakeholder expectations

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 contribute to large-scale transformation programmes within a global telecom environment
• Exposure to advanced testing tools, frameworks, and automation practices
• A collaborative environment that supports innovation and continuous learning
• Career growth through leadership responsibilities and cross-functional engagement
• Ability to influence service strategy and drive measurable operational improvements

What Skills You Will Learn

• Advanced test automation strategy and framework design
• Stakeholder and service delivery management at scale
• Resource optimisation and cost-efficiency planning
• Implementation of industry-leading quality engineering practices
• Strategic thinking and innovation in telecom testing services

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.