Product Marketing Manager

Requirements:

• Must have proficiency in Python
• At least 3+ years of professional experience in software application development.
• Good understanding of REST APIs and a solid experience in testing APIs.
• Should have built APIs at some point and practical knowledge on working with them
• Must have experience in API testing tools like Postman and in setting up the prerequisites and post-execution validations using these tools
• Ability to develop applications for test automation
• Should have worked in a distributed micro-service environment
• Hands-on experience with Python packages for testing (preferably pytest).
• Should be able to create fixtures, mock objects and datasets that can be used by tests across different micro-services
• Proficiency in gitStrong in writing SQL queriesTools like Jira, Asana or similar bug tracking tool, Confluence - Wiki, Jenkins - CI tool
• Excellent written and oral communication and organisational skills with the ability to work within a growing company with increasing needs
• Proven track record of ability to handle time-critical projects

Good to have:

• Good understanding of CI/CDKnowledge of queues, especially Kafka
• Ability to independently manage test environment deployments and handle issues around itPerformed load testing of API endpoints
• Should have built an API test automation framework from scratch and maintained it
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure
• Knowledge of different browsers and cross-platform operating systems
• Knowledge of JavaScript
• Web Programming, Docker & 3-Tier Architecture Knowledge is preferred.
• Should have knowlege in API Creation, Coding Experience would be add on.
• 5+ years experience in test automation using tools like TestNG, Selenium Webdriver (Grid, parallel, SauceLabs), Mocha_Chai front-end and backend test automation
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Computer Applications

LogiNext is looking for a Product Delivery Manager to join its growing implementation and delivery team. As we experience exponential growth, we are looking for individuals having experience in implementing SaaS solutions for large, global enterprises. The ideal candidate will be an innovative self-starter comfortable working in a start-up environment and adept at managing client expectations. You will be the face of LogiNext to C-level executives and senior leaders of our enterprise clients.

You will develop the strategy behind implementations, and bring an obsession for exceeding customer expectations by delivering in accordance with project success metrics. You will also build long-term relationships with the clients, connecting with key business executives and stakeholders. You will liaise between clients, cross-functional internal teams and other system integrators to ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Work with Business Development, Product Management and Engineering team to build highly scalable SaaS products and integration modules
• Connect with clients to determine their technical and functional requirements and recommend appropriate solutions to ensure successful product implementation
• Prepare detailed project plans that blend client requirements well with the company’s visions and co-ordinate across various teams to establish smooth execution during all phases of project
• Adhere to the standards of scope, timeline and budget throughout the entire execution of project lifecycle and ensure success of the project
• Work closely with development team to explain the requirements and constantly monitor the progress
• Be hands-on, adopt practical approach to software and technology
• Suggest improvements in systems & processes and assist technical team with issues needing technical expertise
• Create technical content such as blogs, technical specification documents and system integration requirements documents

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• Minimum 4 years of experience in project and delivery management for Enterprise SaaS companies
• Solid technical background with minimum 2-years of hands-on experience in software development preferably in cloud technologies
• Proven ability to drive large scale global projects with deep understanding of agile SDLC, high collaboration and leadership
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, judgement and decision- making skills, and the ability to work under continual deadline pressure
• Willingness to travel occasionally within India and internationally

Srijan is hiring for a Scrum Master/Senior Scrum Master role with a permanent WFH option.

A notice period of 30 days or less is preferred.
Remote working option available.


Roles and Responsibility:

 Backlog Maintenance

• Create and Manage Backlog
• Backlog grooming: Manage/Update “sprint-backlog” and “project-backlog” regularly after client calls and demos
• Plans forward-looking technology investigations (spikes / POC)
• After each sprint demo work with the dev team to estimate and re-estimate the backlog
• Facilitate prioritization of backlog first time;
• Facilitate prioritization of backlog during planning n+1 sprint with client
• Creating mock-ups/wireframes/Sketch images to illustrate or to detail for getting clarity from the client, and for communicating the task to the dev team
• Use JIRA for all backlog (no use of Google spreadsheets)

Daily Stand-ups

• Drive daily-stand-ups
• Ask what was done yesterday, what is the plan for today
• Ask probing questions in the stand-ups and outside of it
• Identify potential roadblocks or challenges that may come up
• Consult Group Lead and raise your concerns
• Implement advice by GL
• Ensure that the team is working towards completion of the sprint; each stand-up well did, will suggest if the velocity is enough to complete Sprint or no
• (Maintain and) Update the “information radiator board (with stickies)” for all sprints

Sprint Demos

• Run sprint demos
• Calls must be marked on the client and team’s calendar; no ambiguity in when calls happen
• Every member must be present on calls at least 2-mins before the scheduled time on the calendar; be the first to join the call as moderator
• If you are unable to join, ensure that the session is recorded; if it cannot be recorded, ensure the team has captured all feedback during the demo

Business Analysis

• Understand the business of the client and the project
• This will enable you to question business needs that clients communicate
• Validate and record agreements in stories, acceptance criteria
• Create mock-ups/wireframes/Sketch annotations to illustrate or to detail --  for getting clarity from the client; and for communicating the task to the dev team -- put these in stories in JIRA

Project Management

• The Plan -- Do -- Check -- Act (Complete control on the project)
• Create Physical boards “information radiator board (with stickies)
• Plan deliverables (JIRA/Sprint) along with the team
• Organize the Sprint, get re-estimates done,
• Plan Sprint n+1 with the client -- prepared stories for the n+1 sprint to be taken up by dev team; work with QA in
• Learn to read JIRA Burndown Charts to know if the project is on time or is there likely to be a delay
• If there is likely to be a delay, speak to the Agile Coach / Group Lead to decide the nature of communication to be sent to the client
• Release Planning - define release goals

Quality Assurance

• Detail out stories with acceptance criteria
• Ensure all stories have acceptance criteria
• Work with QA in improving quality of acceptance criteria
• Work towards zero-defect sprints
• Defect triage - accept/reject
• Support the Dev+QA team in testing yourself
• Use JIRA for all these activities
• Drive testing strategy
• Deliver stories piecemeal for testing throughout the sprint
• Validate technical architecture by asking relevant questions

Stakeholder Management

• Send out weekly Status emails to internal and external clients -- must be on SM’s calendar
• Red, Amber, Green status
• Budget consumption
• Key activities this week
• Pre-empt and document roadblocks that you/team foresee
• Raise/Flag issues to clients and work aggressively within the team/org to mitigate this
• Coach clients on agile/scrum, our model, align them on our practices, using Jira, etc

Engineering Practices

• Drive towards Unit Testing
• Drive towards Continuous Integration (CI) using Jenkins; leads to a clear release and deployment strategy/plan
• Piecemeal UAT strategy
• Drive Intrinsic quality like Code, stories written, test scenarios written
• Continuously monitor and improve them. Question people on them
• Use Jira rigorously to track stories, defects, and manage it end to end.

People, Process and Tool Coach

• Coach people to improve in their role
• Challenge and question people on the way they are working to make it better
• Run sprint-retros
• During retros listen for “cause” behind the words; by asking probing questions
• Continuously strive to improve yourself
• Handhold team on Scrum way of doing
• Strategize which tool to use for what purposes.

• 8+ years of experience as a Scrum Master
• Must have experience leading a team of around 15-20 team members in an Agile environment.
• Experience working in multi-geo or offshore environment
• JIRA experience
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Proven success in delivering projects within budget and specified timeframes, while ensuring customer satisfaction
• Proven problem-solving skills from problem assessment to solution selection
• Ability to identify alternatives and make contingency plans
• Capacity to embrace change and quickly adapt to new situations, changes in direction, and altering priorities
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, providing options and recommendations relating to resolving issues, mitigating risks, and resolving escalated items.
• CSM (Certified) or PMP (Certified) Good to have

Job Description :

Design test plans, write test cases, review functional requirement documentation, and present test strategies for team review

• Conduct integration, regression, ad-hoc, and edge-case testing as part of release cycles
• Analyze complicated software system and design a strategy to test this system
• Understand and represent customer needs in product feedback discussions
• Participate in release management and post deployment testing
• Work closely with developer team to ensure proper test coverage is done
• Documentation and Release cycle

Job Profile Requirement : 

Experience of testing web applications, mobile applications.

• Knowledge of Responsive Testing
• Working knowledge of functional, GUI, Performance and Regression testing
• Strong knowledge of QA procedures, principles, and tools.
• Strong verbal and written (technical) communication skills to explain bugs and other issues identified and produce bug reports, documentation and feedback to both product owners and software developers.
• Ability to work in an environment of perfection and compliance to web standards and high design quality benchmarks.
• Strong organisational and time management skills - know what you need to do, and DO IT!

NextGen AVP Role - Pune Location

Job Description

Experience:

Should have subject matter expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure & GCP), and next generation technologies

Should possess experience in designing and delivering architectural solutions for mission critical applications using cloud native development and architecture and cloud migration methodologies and tools

Demonstrated as a trusted advisor for customers on various Next Gen technology solution options and presented strong value proposition to win the deals

Experience is building differentiated solution & service offerings in building Next Gen Application development

Extensive experience in Presales, Solutioning, Delivery, People Management, Global experience and should be in a P&L role

Have experience leading complex, global solution implementations programs

Technology Experience:

Cloud Native App development, Microservices based enterprise grade application development, Serverless Computing, Containerization technologies

AWS, Azure, GCP and aPaaS platforms like Cloud Foundry

DevSecOps – CI/CD tool chain, API Management platforms

Database technologies – Structured & Unstructured data storage platforms

Expectations:

Responsible to formulate business development strategies for NextGen Application Development Technology practice

Create differentiated solution & Services offerings and translate into revenue growth

Drive strategic account growth and be responsible for the delivery of consulting services to our customers

Actively search for opportunities to expand business within existing accounts and help win new clients

Building new technology capabilities, and building team competencies

Marketing of technology & domain solutions / service offerings to internal/external stakeholders

Manage business relationship with the technology partners & start-up eco systems and demonstrate edge over competition