Test Lead Telecom (IMS/EPC/SDM)

Job Description Test Lead Telecom (IMS/EPC/SDM) Job Title: Test Lead Telecom (IMS/EPC/SDM) Experience: 5+ Years Location: Remote (Base Locations: Chennai, Bangalore & Delhi) Employment Type: Full-Time CTC: Up to 20 LPA Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Test Lead with strong expertise in Telecom Domain Testing across 5G, 4G, 3G, and 2G technologies. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in IMS, EPC, and SDM domains and a proven track record of leading both manual and automation testing teams. The candidate will be responsible for defining test strategies, leading end-to-end testing activities, driving automation initiatives, managing defects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality product delivery. Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end testing activities for Telecom products across IMS, EPC, and SDM domains. Define and implement comprehensive test strategies covering manual and automation testing. Design, develop, execute, and maintain: Functional Testing Integration Testing Regression Testing Interoperability Testing Performance Testing Lead automation initiatives and contribute to automation framework design and maintenance. Coordinate with R&D, Domain Experts, and Market Services teams for issue resolution and product quality. Perform log analysis, troubleshooting, and defect validation. Drive defect triaging, prioritization, tracking, reporting, and closure. Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and recommend quality improvements. Ensure adherence to SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies. Mentor team members and provide technical guidance on testing methodologies and automation practices. Required Skills & Qualifications5+ years of experience in Telecom Domain Testing. Strong knowledge of 5G, 4G, 3G, and 2G technologies. Hands-on experience in: IMS EPC SDM Working knowledge of SDM components: HSS HLR UDM One-NDS SDL Good understanding of 4G EPC and 5G Core architectures, interfaces, and call flows. Hands-on experience with telecom protocols: SIP Diameter HTTP/2 MAP LDAP SPML SOAP SBI Architecture Experience with protocol analysis and packet capture tools: Wireshark TCPDUMP Experience leading Manual and Automation Testing teams. Strong knowledge of SDLC, STLC, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies. Hands-on experience in automation scripting using: Python Robot Framework Selenium Experience with CI/CD tools: GitLab CI/CD Jenkins Experience using: Jira HPQC/ALM Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Defect Management & Quality AssuranceIdentify, classify, and manage defects based on severity and priority. Perform detailed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for critical defects. Coordinate with Domain Experts and R&D teams for defect resolution. Validate fixes and ensure timely closure of defects. Prepare test reports, quality metrics, and status dashboards. Ensure delivery of high-quality software through effective test planning and execution. Preferred QualificationsExperience working with Nokia Telecom Products. Exposure to Telecom customer lab environments and production deployments. Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD-driven test automation. Experience in telecom network troubleshooting and protocol analysis. .