Platform Owner, TDEMS Virtualization & Test Automation

Job title:

Platform Owner, TDEMS Virtualization & Test Automation

Company

National Grid

Job description

About usEvery day, we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses, connecting people to the energy they need for their lives. Our expertise and track record position us uniquely to shape the sustainable future of our industry as the pace of change accelerates.To succeed, we must anticipate customer needs, reduce energy delivery costs, and pioneer flexible energy systems. This requires delivering on our promises and seeking opportunities for growth.In IT and Digital, we collaborate closely with the diverse energy businesses within the National Grid group, revolutionizing operations through technology. Embracing Agile methodologies and Digital mindsets, we drive efficiency and bring new capabilities to internal and external customers as we lead the charge towards a carbon-free future.Our work is critical, as National Grid powers millions of homes and businesses in the UK and US, and the technology we employ is vital to this task. The successful applicant for this position will play a crucial role in our mission, supported by our multicultural, customer-centric global team, with opportunities for professional development.National Grid is hiring a Platform Owner – TDEMS Virtualization & Test Automation. This position can be located in Warwick or London – We offer hybrid/flexible working opportunities.Job PurposeAs the Platform Owner responsible for Test Data Engineering Management, Test Data Virtualization, Test Automation, and Performance Test Automation, your role is pivotal in achieving our vision of being recognized as a world-leading Information Technology and Digital function in the energy sector. You will serve as a trusted partner across National Grid businesses.In this position, you will lead the development and implementation of technology strategies and architectures specific to your platform areas. By establishing policies and guidelines related to the platform strategy, managing stakeholder relationships, and fostering innovation capabilities, you will contribute to our vision of becoming an industry leader. Leveraging emerging technologies, you will drive growth and success, ensuring that our organization remains at the forefront of technological advancements.What you’ll doAs a Test Data Engineering Management, Test Data Virtualization, Test Automation, and Performance Test Automation Platform Owner, your key roles and responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing a team to ensure the successful delivery of infrastructure platform products and services in the specified areas.
• Owning the strategic planning and roadmap for the platform services/products related to test data engineering management, test data virtualization, test automation, and performance test automation.
• Setting the direction for the design and development of the platform services/products within your domain.
• Collaborating with the Platform Technical Leads, Product Owners, and Platform Success Managers to prioritize initiatives involving the platform services/products.
• Managing the performance of team members within your team.
• Developing and implementing strategic plans for the platform services/products to meet the company’s objectives and goals.
• Collaborating with other engineering teams and stakeholders to determine needs and requirements for the platform services/products.
• Ensuring the platform services/products are scalable, efficient, and secure by implementing best practices and industry standards, in coordination with the Platform Technical Lead and Chapter Leaders.
• Researching and evaluating new infrastructure technologies and solutions to improve the performance and functionality of the platform services/products.
• Creating and delivering traceable and auditable customer success metrics for the platform services/products.
• Monitoring and analyzing platform performance metrics and reporting on the overall health of the platform to senior leadership.
• Managing the infrastructure platform within budget guardrails to ensure alignment with company priorities and goals.
• Collaborating with Transversal Teams to align Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) and prioritize them jointly.
• Participating in the Community of Practice (CoP) to share best practices and standards.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure the success of the platform services/products.

About you

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Or a BS/BA degree or higher in a technical discipline in the US, or the UK equivalent.
• 7-10 or more years of relevant experience.
• 5 or more years of people management experience with relevant industry and professional certifications.
• Experience in strategic technology leadership, IT infrastructure, analytics, and outsourcing management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, including articulating complex ideas and influencing in a matrix environment.
• Strong ability to guide IT financials and lead a diverse team with inclusive culture across geographical boundaries.
• Develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders to deliver desired business outcomes.
• Experience with test management tools such as HP ALM/Quality Center, JIRA, TestRail, or Zephyr for managing test cases, test execution, and defect tracking.
• Proficiency in test automation frameworks and tools such as Playwright, Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Cucumber, or Robot Framework for automating test cases and regression testing.
• Familiarity with AI testing tools such as Applitools, Testim, or Functionize for AI-based testing, visual testing, and intelligent test automation.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools such as Apache JMeter, LoadRunner, or Gatling for simulating load and stress testing, measuring system performance, and identifying bottlenecks.
• Experience with test data management tools such as Delphix, Informatica, or IBM Optim for managing test data, data masking, and data virtualization.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Bamboo, or GitLab CI/CD for integrating testing into the development pipeline and enabling continuous testing and delivery.
• Proficiency in virtualization tools such as Docker or VMware for creating and managing virtual test environments, enabling efficient and scalable testing.
• Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman, SoapUI, or RestAssured for testing RESTful and SOAP web services, API endpoints, and backend integrations.
• Experience with test environment management tools such as Test Environment Management (TEM) or Enov8 for managing test environments, test data, and test infrastructure.
• Familiarity with test reporting and analytics tools such as TestComplete, TestLink, or qTest for generating test reports, analyzing test results, and tracking test metrics.

What you’ll getA competitive salary between £75,000 – 95,000 – dependent on capabilityAs well as your base salary, you will receive a company car or allowance, a bonus of up to 20% of your salary for stretch performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, a salary sacrifice technology scheme, support via the employee assistance line and matcheMore InformationThe closing date for this vacancy is 8th October. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.DE & I statementAt National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.
Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.#LI-AZ1#LI-HYBRID

Expected salary

£75000 – 95000 per year

Location

Warwick – London

Job date

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 06:30:28 GMT

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