Telecoms QA Director

We’re building the future of how the world communicates. Netcracker, part of NEC Corporation, combines deep telecom industry expertise with cutting-edge cloud-native and AI-powered innovations to enable communications service providers and enterprises to transform their businesses, unlock innovation, and create meaningful digital experiences for millions of people around the world. With more than 30 years of experience serving over 250 customers in more than 70 locations worldwide, we are the global market leader in telecom software and services. Join us and be part of a team that is not just keeping up with the digital future but is leading the way. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Director of Quality Assurance to lead and evolve our QA strategy across our BSS (Business Support Systems) platforms. This role is critical in ensuring high-quality delivery of customer-facing telecom solutions, including billing, CRM, order management, and digital channels. The ideal candidate combines deep QA leadership with strong telecom domain expertise, and brings customer-facing and sales alignment experience—ensuring product quality directly supports customer satisfaction, revenue growth, and successful deal closures. Responsibilities • Define and execute the QA vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with business and product goals • Own end-to-end delivery accountability for QA across multiple BSS programs and customer engagements • Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing QA organization (manual, automation, performance, and test data teams) • Establish quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks tied to customer outcomes and SLAs • Ensure end-to-end quality across complex telecom workflows and integrations • Act as a QA representative in customer engagements, including demos, UAT phases, and escalations • Partner with customers to define acceptance criteria, success metrics, and quality benchmarks • Lead QA support for customer onboarding, migrations, and go-live activities • Partner with Sales and Pre-Sales to Define delivery and QA strategies for proposals and RFPs Skills and experience • 12+ years of experience in Quality Assurance, with 5+ years in leadership roles • Strong experience in telecom BSS systems (billing, CRM, order management, etc.) • Proven track record in customer-facing roles, including handling escalations and UAT cycles • Experience supporting sales/pre-sales activities (RFPs, demos, client discussions) • Deep understanding of QA methodologies, automation frameworks, and DevOps practices • Experience managing distributed/global QA teams • Experience working with Tier 1 / Tier 2 telecom operators • Familiarity with cloud-native architectures and microservices • Knowledge of telecom standards (e.g., TM Forum frameworks such as eTOM, SID) • Exposure to AI-driven testing or advanced test analytics Education • University Degree in Engineering , IT or a related field #LI-KS1 Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow