Senior Platform Engineer - Testing Platform

Responsibilities

• Architect and build a robust and scalable on-premise testing platform with features like device management, automated test execution, and result analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to help them grow in their careers.
• Participate in technical discussions and make technical decisions that align with the company's goals and objectives.
• Validate the performance and reliability of the testing platform, including the underlying virtualisation infrastructure (e.g. VMWare virtualisation, Red Hat virtualisation) to ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability, and conduct ongoing assessments to identify opportunities for enhancement and optimisation.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Network Engineering and Security, to deploy and integrate testing platform services.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and user manuals.
• Oversee the management and maintenance of server hardware, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and uptime.

Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

• A degree or professional qualification in Engineering or Computer Science, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in virtualisation technologies like VMWare and Red Hat, with hands-on experience in deployment, management, and optimisation.
• Proficient in scripting languages, including Python, and familiar with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools, such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Familiarity with functional, regression, performance, and usability testing methodologies, with a strong understanding of testing principles and applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse complex problems and develop creative solutions.
• Strong communicator that can explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical colleagues.