Assistant Manager

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. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture About This Role We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Software Tester to join our Pune team within the OSF department. This role involves delivering high-quality testing services in a telecommunications environment, ensuring platforms and services meet agreed milestones and standards. The individual will be responsible for preparing and executing test plans, scripts, and cases, while adhering to best practices and methodologies. The ideal candidate will have 46 years of manual testing experience in the telecom domain and be proficient in Agile methodologies, SQL, Unix, and API testing. What You'll Do - Analyse business requirements and identify test scenarios. - Prepare and execute test cases to validate application functionality. - Perform system, functional, integration, regression, compatibility, and GUI testing. - Design and execute test cases and prepare detailed test reports. - Maintain traceability matrices to map business requirements to test cases. - Apply knowledge of SDLC and STLC throughout the testing lifecycle. - Use Jira for Agile project tracking and collaborate with stakeholders. - Conduct incident/ticket testing and defect management. - Retest defect fixes and confirm closure. - Coordinate with OSF stakeholders as per project/release needs. - Ensure documentation and reporting for knowledge management. Who You Are - A graduate or post-graduate in Computer Science or Information Technology. - Possess 46 years of manual testing experience in the telecom domain. - Proficient in SQL, Unix commands, and API testing. - Experienced in Agile methodologies and tools like Jira. - Skilled in preparing test documentation and traceability matrices. - Strong understanding of CRM journeys in telecom. - Excellent planning, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Able to work effectively in a multicultural and dynamic environment. - ISTQB certification is desirable. 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 work in a global, multicultural environment. - Exposure to Agile methodologies and cutting-edge telecom technologies. - Collaborative work culture with cross-functional teams. - Structured career development and learning opportunities. - Contribution to impactful projects within the telecom domain. What Skills You Will Learn - Advanced manual testing techniques and defect management. - Agile project execution using Jira. - Telecom-specific CRM journey understanding. - Cross-browser and compatibility testing. - Effective stakeholder coordination and reporting. 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. 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