Overview

We are looking for a Test Lead with solid telecom domain experience to own end-to-end test strategy, planning, and execution for large-scale transformation engagements. The role involves defining test approach across functional, integration, automation, and performance testing, leading a team of test engineers, and acting as the primary quality point of contact for delivery and client stakeholders. You will work closely with the Technical Architect/Lead on requirement and design walkthroughs, and with the Delivery/Project Manager on release readiness.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers/testers.
Define and implement the overall test strategy, test approach, and test plans.
Review business and technical requirements and identify test scenarios and risks.
Estimate testing effort, resource requirements, and timelines.
Coordinate functional, integration, regression, system, UAT, and end-to-end testing.
Ensure adequate test coverage across functional and non-functional requirements.
Review test cases, test scenarios, test scripts,



and test data.
Manage defect identification, triage, prioritization, tracking, and closure.
Work closely with development teams to investigate and resolve defects.
Monitor testing progress and provide regular status reports to project stakeholders.
Identify testing risks, dependencies, and potential release blockers.
Define and track QA metrics such as defect leakage, defect density, test execution, pass/fail rates, and automation coverage.
Drive test automation initiatives and identify suitable areas for automation.
Ensure appropriate use of CI/CD pipelines and automated regression testing.
Participate in release planning and provide QA sign-off/recommendations.
Establish and improve QA processes, standards, and best practices.
Conduct root-cause analysis for production defects and recurring quality issues.
Support performance, security, usability, and other non-functional testing activitie

📌 Testing Lead (Chennai)
🏢 Prodapt
📍 Chennai