Test Architect - VOIS

## 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 an experienced testing professional with 8–14 years of experience to act as a subject matter expert for application testing across projects and programmes. This role focuses on ensuring quality assurance excellence through strong test strategy, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and proactive risk management, while supporting delivery readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.

## What you’ll do

Serve as the primary testing expert for assigned applications across projects or programmes

Define, review, and assure the quality of test approaches, scenarios, test cases, regression scope, and testing concepts

Collaborate with developers, technical architects, product owners, project managers, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, business scenarios, and acceptance criteria

Support test teams and release managers in effort estimation, capacity planning, environment readiness, deployment verification, and test data management

Identify and communicate software quality risks, aligning testing approaches with business impact, complexity, and risk exposure

Review test results, regression updates, and quality documentation, including audit-related artefacts where applicable

Support defect management by addressing escalations, incomplete defect details, missing root cause analysis, and solution gaps

Contribute to quality approval processes by providing application and technical insights ahead of go-live decisions

Coach and support project and business testing teams on testing practices, application knowledge, and critical processes

Ensure application knowledge is effectively documented, retained, and shared across teams

## Who you are

An experienced testing professional with 8–14 years of relevant experience

A subject matter expert in software testing practices and methodologies

Proficient in defining and reviewing test strategies and ensuring quality outcomes

Skilled in stakeholder collaboration across technical and business teams

Experienced in risk-based testing and quality assurance decision-making

Knowledgeable in defect management, audit readiness, and documentation standards

Committed to mentoring teams and sharing knowledge effectively

Focused on continuous improvement and innovation in testing processes

Familiar with automation and non-functional testing practices and frameworks

## 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 act as a testing expert within large-scale, complex programmes

Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with global teams and stakeholders

Involvement in strategic quality decisions and go-live readiness

Opportunities to influence QA transformation and process improvements

A collaborative environment that values continuous learning and knowledge sharing

## What skills you will learn

Advanced risk-based testing and quality assurance practices

Test strategy design and optimisation for complex programmes

Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Test automation and non-functional testing frameworks

Continuous improvement techniques within QA and testing environments

## 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.

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