Telecom Test Specialist / Lead

Location: Toronto/Mississauga

Rate 54/hr USD

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Telecom Test Specialist / Lead with a strong background in telecom workflows and testing methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of domain experience, preferably with knowledge of telecom products, and should be comfortable working in a client-facing role, coordinating with multiple vendors and teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to review design documents and ensure complete test coverage.

• Conduct functional demos and clarify technical aspects of changes to cross-functional teams.

• Serve as the technical interface for issue resolution, driving closure and ensuring quality outcomes.

• Support testing efficiency initiatives, including test optimization and reusability.

• Participate in Agile/DevOps workflows and CI/CD practices as needed.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in the telecom domain as a tester, developer, or QA lead.

• Strong understanding of telecom workflows (e.g., order-to-activate, billing, product catalog, provisioning).

• Proficient in testing tools such as ALM, JIRA, and automation platforms.

• Exposure to automation frameworks is an advantage.

• Experience in defect management and coordination across teams.

• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and multi-vendor coordination skills.

• Willingness to work from office and flexible to support extended hours/weekends as required.