test Manager

MetaforgeIT solutions; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

MetaforgeIT solutions in Pune is seeking a Test Manager with 10-12 years of telecom domain experience to lead QA initiatives, drive high-velocity testing teams, and ensure seamless delivery of OSS/BSS software.

The role requires strong leadership, automation focus, and collaboration with DevOps. Immediate to 30 days join, WFO two days a week from office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 10–12 years of hands-on testing and management experience in telecom software.
• Experience with Agile/DevOps environments and cross-functional leadership.
• Proficiency with Jira, ALM, or Azure DevOps for test planning and defect tracking.
• Strong knowledge of API testing and integrations in telecom architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA engineers to achieve target test coverage.
• Define and execute end-to-end testing strategies with automation.
• Oversee the full testing lifecycle to ensure defect-free production releases.
• Provide real-time quality metrics and release readiness to leadership.
• Optimize testing timelines and resource allocation to meet milestones.

Skills

Telecom domain

Leadership

Test management tools

End-to-end testing

Automation testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Jira

ALM

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Description: Test Manager (Telecom Domain Only)

Role Overview:

We are seeking a high-performing Test Manager with 1012 years of experience to lead our quality assurance initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader capable of driving high-velocity testing teams and ensuring the seamless delivery of complex telecom software solutions.

Experience Level:

10 – 12 Years

Notice Period:

Immediate to 30 Days (Must be able to join within a month)

Location:

PUNE,

WFO:

Two days from office

Key Responsibilities (Measurable Outcomes)

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and drive a team of QA engineers to achieve 100% test coverage for all assigned product releases.
• Test Strategy & Execution: Define, implement, and optimize end-to-end testing strategies that reduce regression cycle time by agreed % through automation and process improvements.
• Delivery Management: Oversee the full testing lifecycle to ensure zero critical defects reach production for all OSS/BSS deployments.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for quality metrics, providing real-time visibility into test progress, defect density, and release readiness to senior leadership.
• People Optimization: Manage testing timelines and resource allocation to ensure project milestones are met within budget and scope.

Must-Have Skills

• Domain Expertise: Deep, hands‑on experience in the Telecom Domain, specifically within OSS (Operations Support Systems) and BSS (Business Support Systems).
• Leadership: Proven track record of managing and driving multi‑functional testing teams in an Agile/DevOps environment.
• Test Management: Proficiency in managing multiple test planning, defect tracking, and release management using tools like Jira, ALM, or Azure DevOps.
• Technical Foundation: Strong understanding of end‑to‑end integration testing and API testing within telecom architectures.
• Automation: Familiarity with automation frameworks (Selenium, Appium, or Robot Framework) to support continuous testing.

Good‑to‑Have Skills

• Emerging Tech: Practical knowledge or exposure to Generative AI applications in testing (e.g., AI-driven test case generation or automated healing).
• Cloud Knowledge: Experience testing applications hosted on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Candidate Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Availability: Strict requirement to join within 30 days.