Test Environment Analyst - VP

Job Title: Test Environment Analyst - VP

Location: Pune, India

Role Description

• We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Vice President (AVP), Test Environment Analyst, to join our Corporate Bank Technology team.
• This role is crucial for the effective setup, maintenance, and support of test environments, ensuring that development and quality assurance teams have stable and reliable platforms for their testing activities.
• The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a methodical approach to problem-solving, and a keen eye for ensuring environment integrity and availability.

You will work as part of a cross-functional agile delivery team. You will bring an innovative approach to software development, focusing on using the latest technologies and practices, as part of a relentless focus on business value. You will be someone who sees engineering as team activity, with a predisposition to open code, open discussion and creating a supportive, collaborative environment. You will be ready to contribute to all stages of software delivery, from initial analysis right through to production support.

Your key responsibilities

Environment Provisioning & Build Support:

• Assist in the provisioning and setup of various test environments (e.g., Development, SIT, UAT, NFT, Performance, Pre-Production) on both cloud-based and on-premise infrastructure.
• Follow established procedures and documentation to configure environment components according to defined blueprints and specifications.
• Execute environment build scripts and deployment routines as directed.

Configuration & Release Management Support:

• Perform configuration updates and changes to test environments under guidance, ensuring adherence to change control processes.
• Deploy application builds and associated configurations into test environments, verifying version alignment with release calendars and code baselines.
• Maintain accurate records of environment configurations and changes.

Environment Booking & Scheduling Support:

• Process environment booking requests and manage scheduling conflicts, using the established self-service portal or ticketing system.
• Communicate environment availability and booking confirmations to development and testing teams.
• Assist users with environment access and setup queries related to bookings.

Monitoring & Health Management:

• Monitor the health and performance of test environments, including infrastructure, application services, APIs, and database connections, using established monitoring tools.
• Identify and report anomalies, performance bottlenecks, and potential issues to the Test Environments Manager.
• Participate in the resolution of environment-related incidents and problems, escalating when necessary.

Test Data Management Integration Support:

• Coordinate with the Test Data Management (TDM) team to ensure that required data sets (e.g., masked production, synthetic) are loaded and refreshed in test environments for specific testing cycles.
• Verify data integrity and report any discrepancies.

Access & Control Management Support:

• Assist in implementing and managing role-based access controls (RBAC) for test environments, ensuring adherence to security policies and compliance requirements.
• Process access requests and conduct periodic access reviews under supervision.

Reporting & Documentation:

• Contribute to the generation of reports and dashboards on environment availability, utilization, and downtime.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for environment configurations, setup procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Identify and suggest improvements for environment management processes.

Your skills and experience

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, DevOps, or test environment support, preferably within the financial services sector.
• Hands-on experience with deploying and configuring applications in various environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and/or on-premise virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Ansible).
• Basic understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) is desirable.
• Working knowledge of database technologies (relational) and middleware.
• Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, Grafana) for system health checks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work under pressure.
• Understanding of ITIL processes and best practices for environment management.

Competencies :

• Technical Acumen : Solid understanding of infrastructure, applications, and deployment processes.
• Problem Solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve environment-related issues efficiently.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous in configuration, documentation, and troubleshooting.
• Collaboration : Working effectively with development, QA, and operations teams.
• Proactive : Identifying potential issues before they impact testing.
• Adaptability: Quickly learning new technologies and processes.

How we ll support you

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs