Development Manager - Telco Analytics Platform

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead the testing and quality assurance initiatives for our Telco Analytics Platform.

This role requires a strong technical background in telecom data platforms, proven experience in managing testing teams, and the ability to drive quality strategies in a fast-paced, analytics-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the end-to-end testing lifecycle for the Telco Analytics Platform, including planning, execution, and sign-off.

- Manage a team of test engineers and automation specialists to ensure timely delivery with high quality.

- Collaborate with product managers, developers, data engineers, and business analysts to understand requirements and define test strategies.

- Drive automation initiatives for functional, regression, performance, and integration testing.

- Establish and monitor quality metrics to continuously improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.

- Ensure compliance with telecom industry standards, data privacy regulations, and internal governance policies.

- Manage stakeholder communication and provide regular status reports on test progress, risks, and mitigation plans.

- Oversee defect management processes, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience :

Education : Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Experience : 10+ years in software testing/QA, with at least 35 years in a managerial or lead role.

- Proven expertise in testing large-scale data analytics or telecom platforms.

- Strong knowledge of ETL testing, big data ecosystems (Hadoop, Spark), and analytics tools.

- Hands-on experience with automation frameworks (Selenium, PyTest, Robot Framework, etc.) and CI/CD pipelines.

- Solid understanding of telecom OSS/BSS systems, network data, and KPIs.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience in Telco Analytics or similar large-scale enterprise data platforms.

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for data analytics workloads.

- Knowledge of AI/ML-driven testing tools and data validation techniques.

- Certification in ISTQB, Agile Testing, or Test Automation is a plus.

Why Join Us?

- Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge telecom analytics platform impacting millions of customers.

- Collaborative, innovation-driven work environment.

- Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities