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:

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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 settingincluding 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 andInfrastructure 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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