Expleo South Africa

• Performance testing of Web Based UI's and SOAP/ REST API Testing
• Integration of tests into CI/ CD Pipelines via Jenkins
• Works on multiple phases of a project and/or multiple small projects of moderate scope and sometimes complex assignments.
• Takes responsibility for a certain area and conditions as well as results evaluation, problem resolution and planning.
• Selects appropriate standards, methods, tools and applications for project use.
• Applies data analysis and data modelling techniques to modify or maintain a data structure and its associated components (entity descriptions, relationship descriptions, attribute definitions).
• Creates and executes basic non-functional test scripts following a given set of guidelines and sets up test environments, data and monitors.
• Designs, codes, tests and documents simple programs or scripts and assists in the implementation of software which forms part of a properly engineered system.
• Coordinates the information gathering and reporting process, conducting research to define problems and preparing responses to anticipated questions.
• Accurately identifies project risks and reports effectively to relevant stakeholders. Manages issues, risks, actions, dependencies, and defects to the success of the project.
• Creates traceability records, from test cases back to requirements. Can report on system quality and collects metrics on test cases.
• Produces test scripts, materials and regression test packs to test new and amended software or services.
• Maintains the status of project and provides guidance to the work of junior team members, works across teams to achieve group goals.

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience
• ISTQB Foundation

Desirable

• Additional course or certification in Quality Engineering
• Certification in NFT Tools such HP QTP, Selenium, HP LR etc.

• Analysis of performance tests
• Design/ Plan/ Execution/ Reporting of JMeter tests
• Java Development
• Assisting in formulating risk based performance test requirements, which include BDD type feature file assessment and creation.
• Professional attitude, has developed a reputation as a trusted advisor.
• Adaptable and responds positively to changing business issues, sees change as an opportunity to improve performance.
• Excellent communication skills, adapts style accordingly and demonstrates an understanding of the audience’s perspective. Uses discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
  
• Must be flexible, independent and self-motivated.
• Ability to manage own expenses and adhere to the expense policy.

• Minimum solid 3yrs relevant experience in Performance testing
• Experience in Agile a must
• Experience in working with Web-Services
• Good client-facing skills, experience in developing partnerships with the team and client and collaborating with others to exceed client expectations.

• Good problem-solving skills, has experience in proposing different options and solutions for approaching and resolving issues.
• Intermediate theoretical knowledge in quality engineering methodologies and has awareness of opportunities provided by new and emerging technologies and products.
  
• Has good applications/technology knowledge, building on specialist domain knowledge and has practical experience of engineering tools and platforms required to deliver.
  
• Experience and knowledge in any of the performance testing, data and test automation tools such as HP Performance Center/ LoadRunner, HP UFT /QTP, HP Service Test, Service Virtualize, SoapUI, CA LISA, CA GridTools Data Maker/ DataManager, JMeter, Neoload, Selenium, IBM Rational Integration Tester, Rational Robot, Borland SilkTest, TOSCA, Atlassian Jira, Jenkins, Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin etc.
  
• Programming knowledge (ideally VB, Java, C#) and technical expertise in script languages (Shell, Perl, etc.).
  
• Good knowledge on Cloud concepts and virtualization. 
• Good people skills, with experience in supporting others in raising their performance and working out their development goals.
  
• Experience in supporting team success and motivating others to keep morale and performance high.
  
• Good self-management. Can set and work to quantified goals and standards. Delivers by being aware of and considering the commercial impacts.
  

• Leads multiple phases of technical areas within a project and/or multiple small projects of moderate scope and sometimes complex assignments. Responsible for a certain area and conditions.
• Assures the project meets quality standards by providing technical guidance in planning, designing, executing testing, and developing procedures relating to product quality.
• Applies data analysis, data modelling, and quality engineering techniques, based upon a detailed understanding of business processes, to establish and maintain data structures and associated components (entity descriptions, relationship descriptions, attribute definitions).
• Leads the creation of test cases using own in-depth technical analysis of non-functional specifications.
• Writes high quality scripts in a chosen tool and builds into a scenario to test defined non-functional use cases.
• Accurately identifies project risks and reports effectively to relevant stakeholders.
• Implements robust error handling and clear/consistent reporting functionality, investigating and reporting on hazards and potential risk events within a project or business area.
• Creates traceability records, from test cases back to requirements, reports on system quality and collects metrics on test cases.
• Provides detailed advice regarding the application of technologies.

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience
• ISTQB Advanced

Desirable

• Additional course or certification in Quality Engineering
• Certification in NFT Tools such HP QTP, Selenium, HP LR etc.

• Has achieved trusted advisor status at a senior level with the client.
• Excellent client-facing skills, takes time to establish underlying needs of client beyond those initially expressed.
• Has an innovative approach, develops new approaches to improve or replace existing procedures or systems.
• Excellent communication skills, maintains confidentiality, shares ideas and information, facilitates discussions and transfers knowledge to diverse audiences to achieve collective objectives.
• Renowned as an effective coach and sounding board.
  
• Good self-management. Takes on high commitments and works to achieve results. Keeps momentum going over time despite setbacks, showing resilience in the face of challenges and looking for ways to beat previous standards.
• Ability to manage own expenses and ensure adherence of others to the expense policy.

• Good applications/technology knowledge, building on specialist domain knowledge with practical experience of engineering/development tools and platforms required to deliver.
• Solid understanding with respect to analysis and design, implementation and system integration, execution as well as results evaluation, problem resolution and planning.
• Experience in designing, coding, testing and correcting scripts from agreed specifications, and subsequent iterations, using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result.
• Experience in implementing robust error handling and clear/consistent reporting functionality.
• Knowledge of relevant testing tools in test automation and performance: HP ALM, Load Runner HP QuicktestProfessional, Tosca, Borland Silk test, Cucumber, Soap UI, Selenium).
• Programming knowledge (ideally VB, Java, C#) and technical expertise in script languages (Shell, Perl, etc.).
• Strong knowledge on Cloud concepts and virtualization.
• Expertise on SQL database and handling queries.
• Exposure to Test Management tool JIRA.
• Good people skills, with experience of introducing and building ways in which people can learn from each other. Encourages mentoring and the transfer of knowledge by designing and delivering learning interventions.
• Experience in managing upwards with multiple people, gaining their trust quickly.
  

• Leads multiple phases of technical areas within a project and/or multiple small projects of moderate scope and sometimes complex assignments. Responsible for managing own and team's time within a certain area and conditions.
• Writes high quality scripts in a chosen tool and builds into a scenario to test defined non-functional use cases, coordinating schedules, work and resource plans, and leading the progress of all activities against overall plan.
• Coordinates the information gathering and reporting process, conducting research to define problems and preparing responses to anticipated questions.
• Creates traceability records, from test cases back to requirements, reports on system quality and collects metrics on test cases.
• Produces test scripts, materials and regression test packs to test new and amended software or services.
• Provides detailed advice to the team regarding the application of technologies.
• Supports test management in developing project plans and tracking against key milestone dates.
• Develops a network to support and add value to client engagements including company, clients and external professional networks.

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience
• ISTQB Advanced

Desirable

• Additional course or certification in Quality Engineering
• Certification in NFT Tools such HP QTP, Selenium, HP LR etc.

• Has achieved trusted advisor status at a senior level with the client.
• Excellent client-facing skills, takes time to establish underlying needs of client beyond those initially expressed.
• Has an innovative approach, develops new approaches to improve or replace existing procedures or systems.
• Excellent communication skills, maintains confidentiality, shares ideas and information, facilitates discussions and transfers knowledge to diverse audiences to achieve collective objectives.
  
• Good people leading skills, experience of introducing and building ways in which people can learn from each other, encourages mentoring and the transfer of knowledge by designing and delivering learning interventions.
  
• Renowned as an effective coach and sounding board.
  
• Good self-management. Takes on high commitments and works to achieve results. Keeps momentum going over time despite setbacks, showing resilience in the face of challenges and looking for ways to beat previous standards.
  
• Ability to manage own expenses and ensure adherence of others to the expense policy.

• Good applications/technology knowledge, building on specialist domain knowledge with practical experience of engineering/development tools and platforms required to deliver.
• Solid understanding with respect to analysis and design, implementation and system integration, execution as well as results evaluation, problem resolution and planning.
• Experience in designing, coding, testing and correcting scripts from agreed specifications, and subsequent iterations, using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineered result.
• Experience in implementing robust error handling and clear/consistent reporting functionality.
• Experience in providing technical guidance to enable others and solving technical queries from junior colleagues.
• Knowledge of relevant testing tools in test automation and performance: HP ALM, Load Runner HP QuicktestProfessional, Tosca, Borland Silk test, Cucumber, Soap UI, Selenium).
• Programming knowledge (ideally VB, Java, C#) and technical expertise in script languages (Shell, Perl, etc.).
• Strong knowledge on Cloud concepts and virtualization.
• Expertise on SQL database and handling queries.
• Exposure to Test Management tool JIRA.
• Experience in leading and managing others, offering the appropriate balance of supervision and empowerment.
• Experience in managing upward with multiple people, gaining their trust quickly.
  
• Experience in being responsible for directing and monitoring the work of team members and providing guidance and training to enable others.

• Contributes to the successful completion of projects and works on small projects, progressing to working on multiple phases of a project. Works within low risk and low complexity projects.
• Applies data analysis and data modelling techniques to modify or maintain a data structure and its associated components (entity descriptions, relationship descriptions, attribute definitions).
• Creates and executes basic non-functional test scripts following a given set of guidelines and sets up test environments, data and monitors.
• Designs, codes, tests and documents simple programs or scripts and assists in the implementation of software which forms part of a properly engineered system.
• Collates and reports information, investigates to define problems more accurately and identify trends and exceptions.
• Successfully works with databases and operating systems to read, update, insert and delete information.
• Uses agreed standards and tools from agreed specifications and subsequent iterations. Collaborates in reviews of specifications, with others as appropriate.
• Maintains the status of project responsibilities and works across teams to achieve group goals.
• Takes ownership of own career development, demonstrating progress toward professional goals.

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other
  related field, or equivalent work experience
• ISTQB Foundation

Desirable

• Additional course or certification in Quality Engineering
• Certification in NFT Tools such HP QTP, Selenium, HP LR etc.

• Shows genuine interest in the business and clients. Understands how the business can contribute to clients.
• Professional attitude, with experience in treating stakeholders with respect and dignity.
• Open to the possibility of change and considers ways to implement and adapt any changes in own role.
• Good communication skills, communicating effectively with appropriate level of detail, using language that connects with different audiences.

• Must be flexible, independent and self motivated.

• Willingness to learn and participate in learning and training for personal and professional development.

• Has a professional outlook. Acts with integrity at all times.

• Ability to manage own expenses and adhere to the expense policy.

• Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of quality engineering processes and principles and understands the differences and benefits between the core services and can communicate this.
• Has a basic level of quality engineering expertise and can combine with domain understanding.
• Good understanding of system architecture. Has experience in at least one development language and discipline. Comfortable with basic SQL.
• Experience in assisting with coding, testing, debugging, executing and documenting simple automated functional tests in at least one industry-standard tool.
• Good development/scripting skills in common languages like VB, JAVA, PERL, C++, etc.
• Knowledge in any of the performance testing, data and test automation tools such as HP Performance Center/ LoadRunner, HP UFT /QTP, HP Service Test, Service Virtualize, SoapUI, CA LISA, CA GridTools Data Maker/ DataManager, JMeter, Neoload, Selenium, IBM Rational Integration Tester, Rational Robot, Borland SilkTest, TOSCA, Atlassian Jira, Jenkins, Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkins etc.
• Good self management, with experience in delivering reliably and consistently against defined goals, adapting own approach to ensure goals are met.

• Works on multiple phases of a project and/or multiple small projects of moderate scope and sometimes complex assignments.
• Takes responsibility for a certain area and conditions as well as results evaluation, problem resolution and planning.
• Selects appropriate standards, methods, tools and applications for project use.
• Applies data analysis and data modelling techniques to modify or maintain a data structure and its associated components (entity descriptions, relationship descriptions, attribute definitions).
• Creates and executes basic non-functional test scripts following a given set of guidelines and sets up test environments, data and monitors.
• Designs, codes, tests and documents simple programs or scripts and assists in the implementation of software which forms part of a properly engineered system.
• Coordinates the information gathering and reporting process, conducting research to define problems and preparing responses to anticipated questions.
• Accurately identifies project risks and reports effectively to relevant stakeholders. Manages issues, risks, actions, dependencies, and defects to the success of the project.
• Creates traceability records, from test cases back to requirements. Can report on system quality and collects metrics on test cases.
• Produces test scripts, materials and regression test packs to test new and amended software or services.
• Maintains the status of project and provides guidance to the work of junior team members, works across teams to achieve group goals.

Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience
• ISTQB Foundation

Desirable

• Additional course or certification in Quality Engineering
• Certification in NFT Tools such HP QTP, Selenium, HP LR etc.

• Professional attitude, has developed a reputation as a trusted advisor.
• Adaptable and responds positively to changing business issues, sees change as an opportunity to improve performance.
• Excellent communication skills, adapts style accordingly and demonstrates an understanding of the audience’s perspective. Uses discretion when dealing with sensitive information.
  
• Must be flexible, independent and self-motivated.
• Ability to manage own expenses and adhere to the expense policy.

• Good client-facing skills, experience in developing partnerships with the team and client and collaborating with others to exceed client expectations.
• Good problem-solving skills, has experience in proposing different options and solutions for approaching and resolving issues.
• Intermediate theoretical knowledge in quality engineering methodologies and has awareness of opportunities provided by new and emerging technologies and products.
  
• Has good applications/technology knowledge, building on specialist domain knowledge and has practical experience of engineering tools and platforms required to deliver.
  
• Experience and knowledge in any of the performance testing, data and test automation tools such as HP Performance Center/ LoadRunner, HP UFT /QTP, HP Service Test, Service Virtualize, SoapUI, CA LISA, CA GridTools Data Maker/ DataManager, JMeter, Neoload, Selenium, IBM Rational Integration Tester, Rational Robot, Borland SilkTest, TOSCA, Atlassian Jira, Jenkins, Selenium, Cucumber, Gherkin etc.
  
• Programming knowledge (ideally VB, Java, C#) and technical expertise in script languages (Shell, Perl, etc.).
  
• Good knowledge on Cloud concepts and virtualization. 
• Good people skills, with experience in supporting others in raising their performance and working out their development goals.
  
• Experience in supporting team success and motivating others to keep morale and performance high.
  
• Good self-management. Can set and work to quantified goals and standards. Delivers by being aware of and considering the commercial impacts.
  

• Accountable for achieving revenue and gross profit targets by selling services and solutions to new and existing clients within assigned industry verticals.
• Identifies, wins and manages sales opportunities to ensure a robust pipeline is developed with new and existing clients.
• Maintain an accurate and up to date sales forecast.
• Creates and maintains capture plans for target clients and opportunities.
• Actively searches for new clients and/or services within the assigned vertical industries and in line with the client segmentation plans.
• Effectively manages prospect and/or existing client relationships to ensure continuous business development and expansion.
• Helping to build an understanding of our clients’ business and challenges and participating in identifying solutions for their project needs.
• Must be able to clearly identify goals, communicate vision for the clients and then deliver results.
• Creates and maintains account plans for assigned clients.
• Develops and promotes strategies to sell solutions to new and or existing clients utilising problem/needs-based selling techniques.
• Cross-sells Expleo Services including consultancy, training solutions and third party tools.
• Ensures that the relevant systems are updated with accurate and timely information.
• Ensures that all client engagements have the appropriate contractual and commercial cover.
• Owns and manages the 'Work in Progress' situation on all accounts.
• Supports finance to manage the recovery of debt from assigned clients.
• Rigorously qualifies all opportunities against target criteria.
• Actively promotes value propositions into agreed client base.
• Creates and maintains executive calling plans.
• Creates and maintains accurate pipeline/sales forecasts.
• Responsible for closure plans for all opportunities within the agreed territory.
• Contributes to Expleo’s thought leadership and innovation initiatives through market trend analysis.
• Works in collaboration across all Expleo functions to contribute to the development of new service lines and bundled Expleo solutions.

Facilitates the roll-out of Expleo service methodologies and frameworks within area of responsibility.

General:

• Has achieved trusted advisor status at a senior level with customers.
• Excellent client-facing skills, takes time to establish underlying needs of client beyond those initially expressed.
• Excellent commercial skills around contract negotiations & closing skills.
• Has an innovative approach, develops new approaches to improve or replace existing procedures or systems.
• Excellent communication skills, maintains confidentiality, shares ideas and information, facilitates discussions and transfers knowledge to diverse audiences to achieve collective objectives.
• Builds alignment/relationships within and across regions, functions and businesses to achieve shared goals.
• All candidates are expected to work collaboratively with the relevant areas within the organisation to achieve the right solution for clients.

Technical:

• Proven record in Sales for 5+ years. Preference for experience in serving customers in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) industry.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the software services industry – experience in quality assurance an advantage.
• Understanding of ERP environments – experience with SAP an advantage.
• Proficient with Office suite of programs, in particular Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook - experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint an advantage.
• Experience in working with client/customers with a high level of service.
• Experience in working with a CRM system, inputting data and updates.
• Comfortable supporting a demanding and dynamic Sales team.
• Experience in dealing with key clients and customers over the telephone and via email communications.
• Experience in managing research projects.
• Experience in developing creative and innovative sales ideas.

Management:

• Good people skills, experience of introducing and building ways in which people can learn from each other. Encourages mentoring and the transfer of knowledge by designing and delivering learning interventions.
• Good self-management. Takes on high commitments and works to achieve results. Keeps momentum going over time despite setbacks, showing resilience in the face of challenges and looking for ways to beat previous standards.
• Experience in managing upwards with multiple people, gaining their trust quickly.