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Role Overview

Test Environment & Release Manager

Join a business that’s driving one of the UK’s largest technology transformations, helping shape a new digital experience while making a genuine difference to good causes. This is a chance to take ownership of a critical function at the heart of a high-profile programme.

Location & Industry

• Location: Watford (3 days in the office)
• Industry: Technology / Digital Transformation

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and deliver the test environment strategy to support a wide range of projects across a complex architecture.
• Plan, configure, and maintain test environments to ensure reliability, stability, and availability.
• Build real-time dashboards for monitoring performance, software versions, and environment health.
• Manage release processes, deployment dependencies, and associated risks.
• Implement governance frameworks, ensuring the right level of access, security, and test data management.
• Partner with QA and development teams to improve deployment automation and support CI/CD adoption.
• Define KPIs, track efficiency, and maintain environment roadmaps.
• Act as a central point of coordination for environment scheduling, downtime planning, and stakeholder communications.

Main Skills Needed

• We’re looking for a dynamic individual who brings energy, inspires confidence, and motivates teams to perform at their best.
• Proven background in environment and release management across cloud and on-prem solutions.
• Hands-on knowledge of web applications, APIs, and open-source technologies (Java, Apache, Tomcat).
• Strong experience across Linux, AIX, and Windows systems.
• Solid SQL knowledge (DB2, Oracle, MySQL).
• Familiarity with IT security concepts, APM tools, and AWS.
• Understanding of Agile and Waterfall delivery models.
• Experience with version control and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GIT, Subversion).
• Strong grasp of code branching, deployment automation, and test data strategies.

What’s in It for You

• Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime transformation project with national impact.
• Hybrid working with a collaborative, purpose-led culture.
• Opportunity to shape best practice and influence future delivery models.
• Supportive environment with a focus on inclusivity, growth, and continuous improvement.

Call to Action

We’ll keep this simple: if it sounds good, get in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance

Industries

• Retail and IT Services and IT Consulting