In Cyclad we work with top international IT companies to boost their potential in delivering outstanding, cutting-edge technologies that shape the world of the future. We are looking for a Test Environment Manager to join our partner, a global leader in digital transformation and provider of modern solutions.

Project information:

• Industry: Retail
• Type of the project: Implement and embed processes for maintaining and refreshing test environments within the organization
• Budget : B2B 150 PLN/net/h + VAT
• Remote work: 100% remote
• Start date: ASAP/ depending on candidate"s availability

Project scope:

• Oversee and streamline the cyclic refresh of test environments, including verification, documentation updates, and process improvements to reduce cycle time
• Create, maintain, and prepare test environments based on requirements, ensuring configurations mirror production (e.g., servers, databases, applications)
• Regularly update environments to align with software versions and ensure compatibility
• Prepare and maintain test data sets per requirements, including anonymizing production data for compliance (e.g., GDPR)
• Version test data for reproducibility
• Monitor environment performance and stability, implementing corrective actions for issues like downtime or performance problems
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to resolve faults promptly
• Support QA and development teams in environment setup and configuration
• Communicate with stakeholders to align requirements and manage access
• Control environment access per security policies and implement entitlement management for users
• Maintain and update documentation on environment configurations, procedures, and problem reporting
• Generate reports on performance, availability, and changes

Requirements:

• Proficiency in managing servers, databases, and virtual environments
• Experience with public cloud (preferably Azure) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Bamboo)
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Puppet)
• Understanding the creation, maintenance, and monitoring of production-like environments
• Familiarity with test data versioning and anonymization processes
• Ability to prepare and maintain test data sets.
• Knowledge of test data management tools (e.g., Delphix, Informatica)
• Basic programming for tool integration
• Optional: Automation scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell)
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Zabbix, Grafana)
• Ability to identify and resolve performance or availability issues
• Managerial and communication skills to cooperate and coordinate tasks in multiple development
• Effective collaboration with QA, DevOps, developers, and business teams
• Clear reporting of issues and progress
• Planning and prioritizing maintenance activities
• Quick identification and resolution of technical issues
• Adapting to dynamic environments and new tools/technologies
• Knowledge of manual and automated test processes
• Understanding the impact of test environments on test quality
• Familiarity with ITIL, DevOps, and Agile principles.
• ENG: min B2
• Certifications (Optional):
  • Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator)
  • ITIL or QA/DevOps certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Certified Kubernetes Administrator)

We offer:

• Full-time job agreement based on B2B
• Private medical care with dental care (covering 70% of costs) + rehabilitation package. Family package option possible
• Multisport card (also for an accompanying person)
• Life insurance