Technical Engineer (Automation) - Talent Pool at Expleo Group

Role Purpose

Works independently taking full responsibility for a certain area. Works on quality engineering projects using available frameworks and tools and establishing plans for projects with on-time and on-budget project goals. Primary role in Quality Engineering in the areas of analysis and design, implementation and system integration, and execution, in line with agreed plans and strategies.

Responsibilities

• 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 assist in the implementation of software which forms part of a properly engineered system.
• Co-ordinates 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Demonstrable experience in technical testing
• Assisting in automation solutions; working closely with the technical lead
• Able to create, execute and maintain test automation scripts
• Experience and knowledge in any of the test automation tools such as Selenium, UFT, SoapUI etc.
• Programming knowledge (ideally Javascript or Python, Java or C#)
• Intermediate level in script languages (Shell, Perl, etc.)
• Expertise on SQL database and handling queries.
• Able to report on testing metrics
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be flexible, independent and self-motivated
• Excellent time management
• 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.
• Good people skills, with experience in supporting and mentoring others
• Good self-management. Can set and work to quantified goals and standards
• Agile experience