Test Environment Engineer Unix & Data Virtualization Data Platform

The Test Environment Engineer (UNIX & Data Virtualization Platform) is responsible for managing, operating, and supporting the Data Virtualization Platform used in test environments. The role focuses on database virtualization, environment refresh, provisioning, and lifecycle management to ensure reliable and secure test data availability for application testing. The ideal candidate will have strong hands‑on experience in UNIX/Linux systems, enterprise databases, and data virtualization platforms within a regulated test environment. Key Roles & Responsibilities: 1.Own and provide operational support for the Data Virtualization Platform across test environments. 2.Manage database virtualization activities, including cloning, linking, refresh, and data lifecycle management. 3.Support end‑to‑end Data Virtualization Platform operations covering provisioning, recycling, decommissioning, and lifecycle management. 4.Coordinate closely with application and testing teams to ensure test environment readiness for planned test cycles. 5.Monitor Data Virtualization Platform health, capacity, and performance to ensure platform stability and availability. 6.Provide operational support for UNIX/Linux systems hosting test environment databases. 7.Support database‑level activities for test environments, including Oracle, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, MySQL, YugabyteDB, or equivalent enterprise databases. 8.Perform backup, restore, and recovery activities relevant to test environments in accordance with approved procedures. 9.Troubleshoot and resolve operating system‑level and database‑level issues affecting test environment availability. 10.Ensure compliance with banking security standards, audit requirements, and regulatory controls applicable to test environments. 11.Enforce approved data access controls and data masking standards within test environments. 12.Maintain accurate SOPs, operational documentation, environment runbooks, and recovery procedures. 13.Participate in platform enhancement, migration, optimization, and standardisation initiatives. Who you are Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent technical discipline. Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience supporting Data Virtualization Platform s, including but not limited to Actifio/IBM Virtual Data Pipeline (VDP)/SSH Tectia/Cron/Control‑M and so on. Minimum 3 years of UNIX/Linux experience (RHEL, AIX, Solaris, or other Linux distributions). Strong scripting or development experience in one or more of the following: Bash/Shell/Perl/Python/Java/JSON/XML/SOAP Mandatory hands‑on experience with Actifio/IBM Virtual Data Pipeline (VDP), including database virtualization, database Clone, database link, and database refresh management Strong understanding of virtualization data and database management concepts. Hands‑on experience supporting enterprise databases such as: Oracle/PostgreSQL/Microsoft SQL Server/MongoDB/MySQL/YugabyteDB or equivalent Experience working in banking services, or highly regulated environments. Familiarity with data access controls, data masking concepts, and audit requirements in banking environments. Experience managing refresh schedules and handling environment dependencies. Exposure to virtualized infrastructure platforms (e.g., Vmware/Huawei). Good understanding of financial services systems and generic banking application architecture. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities concurrently in a fast‑paced environment. Understanding of middleware interactions across operating systems, applications, and databases. Experience monitoring middleware services, application logs, batch jobs, and message queues. Familiarity with environment change, restart, and validation activities during test cycles. Proactive risk identification and mitigation mindset. Soft Skills & Behaviours Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across regional teams. Experience using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Word. Strong teamwork and knowledge‑sharing attitude. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams. Additional Expectations Provide strategic oversight and governance for test environment services. Drive standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Manage risk…