Test Environment Manager

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/Open Shift. 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 Open Shift/Kafka Manage and document environment configurations, dependencies, and integration points.

Support the planning and scheduling of test environments for project work Providing this for Open Shift/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 Open Shift/Linux platforms

Extensive experience with microservices architecture and related technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Open Shift, 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 Open Shift 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, Git Lab. 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.#LI-MN1

Why join us Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the heart of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. We help clients cut through complexity, lower costs, and mitigate risks of financial transactions. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system.

What We Offer:

Work closely with inspiring, supportive and engaged colleagues from more than 80 different countries. Practice your talents in a highly professional international environment. Join a learning and development environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing and training.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Ways of working

Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office 8 days a month and also benefit from remote working. Great Place to Work for…