Environment Test Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an experienced Environment Test Engineer to lead the management of test environments and support the transition to microservices architecture. This role involves strategic planning, technical expertise in Linux and OpenShift, and collaboration across various teams to enhance environment processes and automation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in environment management.
• 2+ years with OpenShift on Linux.
• Hands-on experience with microservices and cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a test environment strategy for microservices transformation.
• Oversee setup, configuration, maintenance, and decommissioning of test environments.
• Resolve environment issues in collaboration with dev, QA, and support teams.

Skills

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Shell scripting

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Tools

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab

Prometheus

Grafana

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Skills - MUST have managed a Test Environment, have OpenShift on Linux

Microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure.

We’re looking for an experienced Environment Test Engineer to support the transition to a microservices architecture as part of our modernisation program. You’ll lead the management and evolution of test environments, ensuring they are reliable, scalable, and aligned with strategic goals. The role spans both legacy systems and new services, requiring a blend of technical expertise, environment oversight, and collaboration across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Planning: Help define and implement a test environment strategy aligned with our microservices transformation.
• Environment Management: Oversee setup, configuration, maintenance, and decommissioning of test environments; manage dependencies and integration points.
• Support & Troubleshooting: Act as the go-to for resolving environment issues, working across dev, QA, and support teams.
• Automation & CI/CD: Leverage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for environment automation and integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track environment health and performance, using tools to monitor usage and report on key metrics.
• Collaboration: Engage with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, share updates, and support project delivery.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance environment processes; stay current with best practices and tech trends.

Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years in environment management; 2+ years with OpenShift on Linux; hands-on with microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and Azure.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Linux, shell scripting, IaC tools (e.g., Ansible), CI/CD (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab), and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).