Test Lead

## Join Us 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 #CreateTheFuture ## What you’ll do * Execute detailed test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test strategies for Telecom Billing applications. * Perform functional testing across billing, rating, invoicing, discounting, collections, payments, and related product catalogue processes. * Execute test scenarios and report progress through agreed testing tools and trackers.Identify, log, track, and manage defects using established testing methodologies and quality processes.Participate in defect triage activities and collaborate with application teams to drive issue resolution. * Validate product fixes and conduct regression testing to ensure solution stability. * Produce and maintain high-quality testing deliverables, results, and defect reports.Support analysis, design, and testing activities for new functionality and system enhancements. * Participate in release control processes to ensure solutions meet business and operational requirements. * Escalate risks, issues, and quality concerns to test management and senior stakeholders when required. * Ensure testing activities are delivered in line with agreed quality, schedule, and governance requirements. ## Who you are * Proven experience with Telecom Billing domain testing, including a minimum of 8 years of hands-on testing experience. * Strong understanding of billing and rating concepts within a telecommunications environment.Knowledge of invoice validation, discounting, collections, and payment processes. * General understanding of product catalogue concepts.Experience with Oracle BRM (preferred) or alternative Telecom Billing platforms such as Amdocs or Huawei.Hands-on experience with Unix environments.Working knowledge of PL/SQL for validation and analysis activities. * Strong functional testing expertise across large-scale enterprise systems.Experience in defect management, defect tracking, and quality processes. * Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools such as Quality Center (QC) or similar platforms.Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams in a dynamic delivery environment. ## Not a perfect fit? Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity. ## What's in it for you * Opportunity to work on business-critical Telecom Billing and Revenue Management platforms. * Exposure to large-scale global telecommunications programmes and releases. * Collaboration with cross-functional technology, testing, and business teams. * Development of expertise in telecom billing lifecycle management and quality assurance practices. * Opportunity to contribute to service quality, customer experience, and operational excellence. * Continuous learning within a global technology and transformation environment. ## What skills you will learn * Advanced Telecom Billing and Rating validation techniques. * Oracle BRM and telecom revenue management processes. * End-to-end invoice validation, collections, and payments testing. * Defect management, root cause analysis, and quality governance practices. * Test strategy execution and release validation within complex telecom ecosystems. * Stakeholder collaboration and delivery management within large-scale transformation programmes. ## Who we are We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same. Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance. Together we can.