Test Environment Engineer UNIX & Data Virtualization Data Platform (Manager/AVP)

📋 Description

• • Own and provide operational support for the Data Virtualization Platform across test environments, ensuring reliable and secure test data availability for application testing.
• • Manage database virtualization activities including cloning, linking, refresh, and lifecycle management of test data using platforms such as Actifio/IBM Virtual Data Pipeline (VDP).
• • Support end-to-end operations of the Data Virtualization Platform covering provisioning, recycling, decommissioning, and environment lifecycle management.
• • Coordinate with application and testing teams to ensure test environment readiness for planned test cycles and release schedules.
• • Monitor platform health, capacity, and performance of the Data Virtualization Platform to maintain stability and high availability.
• • Provide operational support for UNIX/Linux systems (RHEL, AIX, Solaris, or other Linux distributions) hosting test environment databases.
• • Perform database-level activities for enterprise databases including Oracle, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, and YugabyteDB.
• • Execute backup, restore, and recovery procedures for test environments in alignment with approved banking procedures.
• • Troubleshoot and resolve operating system and database-level issues impacting test environment availability and performance.
• • Ensure full compliance with banking security standards, audit requirements, and regulatory controls governing test environments.
• • Enforce approved data access controls and data masking standards to protect sensitive information in non-production environments.
• • Maintain accurate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), operational documentation, environment runbooks, and recovery procedures.
• • Participate in platform enhancement, migration, optimization, and standardization initiatives to improve efficiency and reliability.
• • Provide strategic oversight and governance for test environment services, including risk management and operational readiness.
• • Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives for test environment processes and workflows.
• • Serve as the escalation point for major incidents and critical stakeholder issues affecting test environment availability.
• • Manage refresh schedules and handle complex environment dependencies across multiple applications and teams.
• • Monitor middleware services, application logs, batch jobs, and message queues to ensure seamless integration between systems.
• • Collaborate with Infrastructure/Platform Teams, Database and Middleware Support, Application Development/Testing Teams, and external vendors.
• • Work independently in a highly regulated banking environment with strong attention to governance, detail, and compliance.
• • Communicate effectively with regional and cross-functional stakeholders using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word.
• • Demonstrate proactive risk identification and mitigation mindset while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.