Test Environment Manager

Ciwmjobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciwmjobs seeks an experienced Test Environment Manager to lead the transformation from a legacy setup to microservices using Java/Kafka/OpenShift. Your role includes OpenShift/Kafka environments, automation, and ongoing support for legacy systems.

You will partner with architects, developers, QA and operations, driving on-demand agile environmental provisioning, monitoring and continuous improvement across production and test landscapes.

Qualifications

• Proven 5+ years in managing test environments and strategies in enterprise settings.
• Hands-on work with OpenShift/Linux platforms and microservices (Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka).
• Experience with Azure cloud and IaC tools such as Ansible; experience with OpenShift/Kafka environments.
• Strong CI/CD exposure (Jenkins, GitLab, Azure DevOps) and automation mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own test environment strategy aligned with transformation goals and microservices needs.
• Provision, configure, maintain, cost and decommission test and prod environments.
• Integrate environments with CI/CD pipelines and automate provisioning via IaC.
• Monitor performance, usage and health; develop dashboards and reports.
• Collaborate with developers, QA and ops to address environment issues.

Skills

Test environment management

OpenShift

Kafka

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting

Cloud platforms

Automation testing

Jenkins

GitLab

Ansible

Tools

OpenShift

Kafka

Jenkins

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Ansible

Prometheus

Grafana

Terraform

Splunk

Job description

Description

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 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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