Test Envrionment Manager

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Test Environment Manager to lead the modernization of its testing strategy. This role involves managing and evolving test environments, ensuring they align with strategic goals, and providing reliable and scalable solutions for testing activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with microservices architecture and cloud platforms, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the success of innovative projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in managing test environments in enterprise-level settings.
• Extensive experience with microservices architecture and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive test environment strategy.
• Collaborate with architects and developers to meet the needs of microservices-based applications.

Skills

Test Environment Management

Microservices Architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms (Azure)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

CI/CD Pipelines

Scripting Languages

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Prometheus

Grafana

Ansible

Job description

Job Description:

Please note that any applicants without recent & relevant experience in Banking will be discounted.

• 12 month contract
• Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Test Environment Manager to contribute to the test environment stream covering the existing landscape and future test environment strategy for our modernisation program. This program involves transitioning from a monolithic architecture to a microservices architecture. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and evolving our test environments to ensure they align with the strategic goals of the modernization program, providing reliable, scalable environments for testing activities.

The role will also require you to drive the Test environment management processes across Legacy and Modernised Services as well as building technical test knowledge to contribute to Infrastructure projects, provide technical test expertise to Development squads, define Technical Test requirements and feed into Test strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute and support the development and implementation of a comprehensive test environment strategy aligned with the goals of the modernization program.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and squads to ensure the test environment meets the needs of microservices-based applications.
• Support the setup, configuration, and maintenance of test environments.
• Ensure environments are properly provisioned, maintained, and decommissioned as needed.
• Manage and document environment configurations, dependencies, and integration points.
• Support the planning and scheduling of test environments for project work.

Support and Troubleshooting:

• Provide ongoing support for test environment issues, including troubleshooting and resolving problems promptly.
• 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.
• 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 in a complex, enterprise-level setting. Extensive experience with microservices architecture and related technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Ansible).
• Technical Skills: Understanding in scripting languages and automation tools. Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab). Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
• 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.