Test Environment Manager
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Full-timeMid-levelApr 2026 · checked today
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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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