Job Description :
Position: Technical lead
Location: Houston TX
Job Description
Technical lead to support project team detailed design for global vendor product configuration and rollout, support testing and execution of early adopter site and coordinate technical deployment and implementation of lessons learned
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities
Coordinate EMIT – Vendor Technical Interface
Manage follow ups, status, and technical inquiries with vendor
Manage ExxonMobil end user testing and IT issue resolution during agile implementation
Manage interface with vendor during technical testing
Creating roles/storyboards to be used in application performance testing and monitoring
Assist in workshop development and execution with business representatives to get input to technical activities (testing, feature design, etc;
Managing interfaces with vendors including coordination of demos and evaluations and subsequent follow ups;
Contributing to design of solution and integrations architecture
Technical Skills:
Thorough knowledge of SaaS methodologies, system architectures, and testing practices of vendor SaaS solutions
Ability to understand application key performance indicators (KPIs)
Thorough comprehension of Agile methodologies and best practices
Experience utilizing Agile team tools such as Team Foundation Server and Kanban boards
Experience in data modeling (physical and logical), ER diagrams, data dictionaries / taxonomies, data mapping, normalization of data
Expert in data manipulation tools such as Access, Excel
Expert in designing test cases to evaluate software against different criteria for a range of users
Strong knowledge of testing best practices for a wide variety of tests – especially for testing of a third-party vendor software product.
Required Skills:
Soft Skills:
o Demonstrate critical thinking, analytical skills, and employ judgment to offer thoughtful, concise input toward resolutions of problems.
o Be able to translate business processes into data workflow requirements and feature requirements
o Strong communication and interpersonal skills with strong English proficiency
o Leadership skills needed to successfully promote ideas, coordinate work activities, and plan deliverables within a project team.
o This is a hands on role and the consultant should be able to work independently with business and also in a team environment
o Ability to rapidly understand/learn business processes and objectives
o Must be able to easily communicate technical concepts and requirements to business end users who are not familiar with IT principles and concepts
o Self-directed with a high degree of initiative, ability to perform with minimal oversight, and accountable for all work assigned.