Test Environment Manager

Job Overview

We are looking for a Test Environment Manager responsible for coordinating and maintaining all non-production environments across IT projects. This role manages the lifecycle of test environments, ensures their stability, and acts as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including business end-users. The position requires strong coordination skills, a technical mindset, and the ability to work in both agile and traditional project frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Environment Planning & Design

• Define and plan non-production environments such as Development, Test, UAT, and Pre-Production.

• Align environment setup with infrastructure, security, and architectural requirements.

Environment Provisioning & Configuration

• Coordinate installation and configuration of required software components.

• Ensure consistent versioning and proper integration with external interfaces.

Release & Deployment Coordination

• Plan and synchronize deployments across multiple workstreams.

• Document deployment processes and maintain rollback procedures for issue resolution.

Test Data Management

• Manage the preparation and refresh of test data.

• Ensure data consistency and compliance with organizational standards.

Access & Permission Control

• Define user roles and access levels across environments.

• Ensure adherence to security and compliance guidelines.

Monitoring & Environment Stability

• Monitor performance and availability of test environments.

• Coordinate issue resolution and ensure stable testing conditions.

Communication & Cross-Team Coordination

• Act as a link between project teams, infrastructure groups, and substreams.

• Provide regular updates, highlight risks, and coordinate dependencies.

• Temporarily take over related tasks when needed during resource gaps.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a related field,

• or equivalent vocational training with at least five years of professional experience.

Experience

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in environment management.

• Background in projects using both agile and traditional methodologies.

Technical Skills

• Understanding of technical infrastructure and environment architecture.

• Knowledge of release and deployment processes.

• Experience in data management and compliance requirements.

Tools & Applications

• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab).

• Familiarity with Jira, Azure DevOps, and IT Service Management platforms.

Languages

• Fluent English is required.

• Spanish is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong conceptual and analytical thinking.

• High level of responsibility and initiative.

• Ability to negotiate and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.