Test Manager

Tekskills; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Tester to design and execute validation across servers, networks, cloud, and data centers. You will lead testing initiatives, align with business needs, and drive quality across projects.

The role demands hands-on testing, automation, and collaboration with engineers and operations to ensure performance, security, and reliability while continually improving test processes and tools.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of IT infrastructure: servers, networking, cloud, storage, databases.
• Knowledge of networking protocols, security testing tools, and methodologies (e.g., penetration testing, vulnerability scanning).
• Experience with configuration management tools and cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and incident management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Certifications related to IT infrastructure are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans for IT infra projects.
• Create test strategies for performance, scalability, security, load, and DR testing.
• Oversee test execution including network stress testing and disaster recovery scenarios.
• Coordinate with network engineers and system admins during testing.
• Identify risks early and develop mitigation plans.
• Generate reports and document findings for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure performance and reliability.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Networking

Security testing

Penetration testing

Vulnerability scanning

Cloud platforms

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Nagios

SolarWinds

Zabbix

Wireshark

iperf

AWS CloudWatch

Azure Monitor

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Test Planning
  
  
  
  • Develop comprehensive test plans for IT infrastructure projects, including networks, servers, cloud services, and data centers.
  
  
  • Define testing objectives, scope, resources, and timelines.
  
  
  • Align testing goals with business objectives and technical requirements.
  
  
  
  


• Test Strategy Development
  
  
  
  • Create detailed test strategies covering performance, scalability, security, load, and disaster recovery testing.
  
  
  • Plan for both manual and automated testing of IT infrastructure components.
  
  
  
  


• Test Execution
  
  
  
  • Oversee the execution of various tests, such as network stress testing, server load balancing, disaster recovery scenarios, and penetration testing.
  
  
  • Coordinate with network engineers, system administrators, and other IT professionals during the testing process.
  
  
  
  


• Risk Management
  
  
  
  • Identify risks early in the process and create mitigation plans.
  
  
  • Ensure that the infrastructure is resilient to failures and capable of recovering from disaster scenarios.
  
  
  
  


• Reporting and Documentation
  
  
  
  • Generate test reports and provide detailed documentation of findings, issues, and suggestions for improvements.
  
  
  • Track testing progress and outcomes for stakeholders.
  
  
  
  


• Collaboration with Stakeholders
  
  
  
  • Work closely with infrastructure architects, system admins, network engineers, and business units to understand requirements and ensure that the infrastructure is designed for performance, security, and reliability.
  
  
  • Act as the bridge between the development team and operations team.
  
  
  
  


• Continuous Improvement
  
  
  
  • Continuously evaluate test processes and tools to improve efficiency.
  
  
  • Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies in IT infrastructure testing.
  
  
  
  

Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Skills
  
  
  
  • In-depth understanding of IT infrastructure (servers, networking, cloud platforms, storage, databases, etc.).
  
  
  • Knowledge of networking protocols, security testing tools, and methodologies (e.g., penetration testing, vulnerability scanning).
  
  
  
  


• Experience with IT Infrastructure Tools
  
  
  
  • Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
  
  
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  
  
  • Experience with system monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, SolarWinds, Zabbix).
  
  
  
  


• Soft Skills
  
  
  
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  
  
  • Excellent communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
  
  • Problem-solving ability, especially when diagnosing issues with complex infrastructure systems.
  
  
  
  


• Certifications (optional but helpful)
  
  
  
  • ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation or Advanced Level).
  
  
  • Certified Cloud Practitioner (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
  
  
  • CompTIA Network+ or other relevant IT infrastructure certifications.
  
  
  
  

Challenges in the Role

• Ensuring the infrastructure is scalable and flexible enough to accommodate future growth and unforeseen workloads.


• Managing the complexity of diverse systems (cloud, on-premises, hybrid environments) and ensuring thorough integration testing.


• Staying on top of evolving security threats and ensuring infrastructure is resilient against cyber-attacks.

Tools and Frameworks

• Automation Tools
  
  
  
  • Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD: For automating the testing pipelines.
  
  
  • Ansible, Chef, Puppet: For automating infrastructure configurations.
  
  
  
  


• Performance Testing Tools
  
  
  
  • JMeter, LoadRunner: For load and performance testing of the infrastructure.
  
  
  
  


• Network Testing Tools
  
  
  
  • Wireshark, iperf: For monitoring network traffic and throughput.
  
  
  
  


• Cloud Testing Tools
  
  
  
  • AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor: To monitor the health and performance of cloud resources.