Summary
Looking for an experienced infrastructure testing leader to manage enterprise-scale testing activities across cloud and on-premise environments. The role involves test strategy, operational validation, infrastructure quality assurance, and collaboration with technical teams.
Highlights
Leadership role in enterprise transformation programmes with exposure to cloud, infrastructure, security, and operational readiness initiatives.
Description
Location: Hybrid / UK
Employment Type: Contract
Experience: 5+ Years (Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare)
Joining: Immediate
We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Test Lead to join our growing team and lead Infrastructure Testing across large-scale enterprise transformation programmes.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for planning, coordinating and executing Infrastructure Testing, Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT), Operational Readiness Testing (ORT) and Non-Functional Testing to ensure enterprise infrastructure is secure, resilient and production-ready.
You'll work closely with Infrastructure, DevOps, Cloud, Security, Operations and Application Delivery teams in a fast-paced environment delivering complex infrastructure and cloud transformation projects.
Key Responsibilities
Test Leadership
Lead Infrastructure Testing, OAT, ORT and Non-Functional Testing activities.Develop test strategies, test plans, test scripts and execution plans.Define test scope, entry/exit criteria, traceability and risk mitigation.Manage the end-to-end test lifecycle, including defect management using Jira.Produce regular test status reports, dashboards and Go/No-Go recommendations.Infrastructure Testing
Lead testing across enterprise infrastructure including:
Windows, Linux and Unix serversVMware, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), Hyper-V and NutanixEnterprise networking (LAN/WAN, Firewalls, VPN)Storage, Backup & RecoveryAzure (AWS/GCP desirable)Infrastructure patching, configuration and hardeningHigh Availability, Failover and Disaster RecoveryMonitoring and logging solutions (Splunk, Dynatrace etc.)Operational Acceptance Testing
Validate production readiness including:
Backup & RestoreDisaster Recovery & Business ContinuityIdentity & Access ManagementMonitoring & AlertingBatch schedulingRunbooks, SOPs and operational documentationIncident, Problem and Change Management processesStakeholder Management
Work closely with Infrastructure Architects, Engineers, DevOps, Cloud and Operations teams.Coordinate testing activities across multiple workstreams.Manage test environments, dependencies and risks.Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Continuous Improvement
Drive best practices in Infrastructure Testing.Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.Support compliance with ITIL and industry best practices.
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience leading Infrastructure Testing within large enterprise environments.Strong background in Infrastructure Testing (mandatory).Experience testing enterprise infrastructure rather than software applications.Strong knowledge of:VMware / VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)Windows, Linux & UnixEnterprise networkingAzure infrastructureBackup, Recovery & High AvailabilityOperational Acceptance Testing (OAT)Experience producing test plans, scripts, reports and test artefacts.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Desirable Skills
Jira | PowerShell | Azure DevOps | VMware NSX | Oracle or SAP environments | TIL Foundation | Experience working within regulated industries (Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare)
To Apply: Send your CV to SB@ApexTechno.co.uk
