Test Environment Manager

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Test Environment Manager to drive the test environment management to support a large-scale transformation programme moving from a legacy monolithic setup to a microservices-based set up using Java/Kafka/OpenShift. This role will also require also support/management of the legacy landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Environment Strategy Development:
• Own and drive a comprehensive test environment strategy aligned with the goals of the transformation program
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and squads to ensure the test environment meets the needs of microservices-based applications
• Transformation of Environments from Permanent Waterfall to On-Demand Agile to meet the demand from Squads
• Environment Management:
• Support the provisioning, design, configuration, maintenance, costing and decommissioning of test and prod environments for OpenShift/Kafka
• Manage and document environment configurations, dependencies, and integration points.
• Support the planning and scheduling of test environments for project work
• Providing this for OpenShift/Kafka based environments (inclduign hands on) and legacy systems
• Support and Troubleshooting:
• Provide ongoing support to squads & troubleshooting problems
• Act as a liaison between development, QA, and support teams to address and resolve environment-related issues
• Automation and CI/CD Integration:
• Implement and maintain automated environment provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Integrate test environments with CI/CD pipelines to facilitate automated testing and continuous delivery.
• Monitoring and Reporting:
• Monitor environment performance and usage, ensuring optimal operation and resource utilization.
• Develop and maintain metrics and dashboards to track environment health, usage, and issues.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Work closely with developers, QA, and operations teams to understand environment requirements and constraints.
• Communicate environment status, changes, and issues to stakeholders effectively.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify and implement opportunities for improving environment setup, management, and support processes.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices related to test environment management and microservices.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience:
• Proven experience (5+ years) in managing test environments & strategies in a complex, enterprise-level setting, including hands-on work with OpenShift/Linux platforms
• Extensive experience with microservices architecture and related technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Kafka) including hands on technical implementation
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Ansible).
• Experience in Infrastructure projects over HP Non-Stop, Linux and Infrastructure Engineering
• Technical Skills:
• Hands on in OpenShift environment set up and Kafka environments
• Understanding in scripting languages and automation tools e.g Java, Cucumber, UFT, Linux shell scripting
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab. ADS).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana. Splunk)
• Knowledge of UFT, Selenium, Azure Dev Ops
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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