Head of Technical Programme Management

Job-ID27166917Reference26-01151Salary$110,000-$115,000 / yearRemote50% RemoteWork with Program & Product Management, technical leads, and product development teams to obtain product feature requirements.

Design and implement new test features in existing and new test cases.

Experience with certification & submission to OS vendors of Linux (RedHat, SLES, Ubuntu, etc.), Windows Server operating systems, Windows Client operating systems, and VMWare (ESXi).

Analyze, debug and provide feedback/resolution on issues uncovered by test team prior to submission of results to OS vendors for approval.

Implement software solutions for multiple test programs/projects with internal and outsourced development partners responsible for all stages of design and development for complex products and platforms, including solution design, analysis, validation, certification and integration.

Review and evaluate the implementation and use of test automation and test tools.

Planning, development, and implementation of software tools for the testing and evaluation of current and next-generation HPE HPC products.

Ensure development issues are resolved in a cost-effective, efficient, and timely manner.

Debug and analyze issues to a successful resolution.

Perform testing in local and remote labs.

Drive appropriate automated test execution to test engineers at various global locations.

Provide training and guidance to test teams both onshore and offshore to properly set up, execute, and triage test results.

Excellent understanding of testing methodologies.

Great understanding of hardware and software interactions.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience installing and working with Linux, Windows and VMWare OSes.

Knowledge in the overall architecture of software and hardware for products and solutions.

Experience in programming or scripting languages, Python, PowerShell, Perl, Linux Shell, Java, MySQL, MS SQL Server is a plus.

Understanding of Redfish commands, RESTful API, and JSON format

Knowledge of creating and using Docker containers and VMs is a plus.

Experience in configuring Storage (internal/external storage, file systems, and raid/non-raid settings) and Networking devices (iSCSI, FCoE, IPs, VLANs, Bonding, Jumbo Frames, LAGs).

Knowledge of networking concepts such as NIC teaming, VLANs, IPv4, IPv6.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Writes and executes complete testing plans, protocols, and documentation for assigned portion of application; identifies, debugs, and creates solutions for product issues found during integrated systems testing.

Works with a team of other software systems engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high-quality solutions for assigned systems portion or subsystem.

Collaborates and communicates with management, internal, and outsourced development partners regarding software systems design status, project progress, and issue resolution.

Represents the software systems engineering team for all phases of larger and more-complex development projects. Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.

Provides guidance and mentoring to less- experienced staff members.

Knowledge and Skills

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent.

Minimum 4 years of experience.

Possess experience with EX, XD, Apollo, Industry Standard Server, Storage, and Networking products.

Have experience with certification of major Operating Systems (OS) such as Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, SUSE, etc.), Microsoft Windows, and VMWare.

Work with Program & Product Management teams to understand test requirements.

Debug and troubleshoot issues with various teams.

Work with cross-functional teams to deliver quality HPC systems. Work with 3rd party product vendors and engineering teams to track development issues and solutions.

Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage diverse test tasks and priorities in a fast-paced fluid environment.

Effectively respond to changing program requirements, changes to product test plans and compressed schedules while meeting program development requirements.

Work with product development teams to understand new product features required for test programs/projects, work with technical leads and testers to design and develop appropriate test plans.

Good verbal and written communication skills in English.