Senior IT Infrastructure Test Analyst

 Job Description: The Senior IT Build Analyst is responsible for a broad range of activities including research, installation, maintenance, configuration, administration, and provisioning of systems and applications. The role may also involve deployment and release management.

A key responsibility is planning all non-functional testing (NFT) requirements and providing the test execution team with a clear overview to ensure that expectations are met.

Job Requirements

1. Core Responsibilities

Create non-functional test plans for Application, Middleware, and Database technologies on a project-by-project basis.

Collaborate with application SMEs and architects to understand non-functional requirements (NFRs).

Work with functional test planners to identify test cases aligned with NFRs.

Define and document steps required to prepare environments for failover and negative testing.

Identify and document data requirements for test execution.

Coordinate with project delivery leads to develop schedules for all non-functional testing.

Communicate PAT (Production Acceptance Testing) entry and exit criteria to platform owners and Lines of Business.

Standard work hours: 8:30 AM–5:00 PM EST.

2. Must-Have Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a Non‑Functional Tester, including hands-on creation and execution of:

Shakedown testing

Operability testing

Negative testing

Failover testing

Custom monitoring

Fallback/Fall-forward testing

Strong hands-on experience with non-functional testing in:

WebSphere

Oracle

SQL

DB2

MQ

Unix/AIX (including Unix command proficiency) Network (Load balancing / F5) Windows Server Cluster

Proficiency with:

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Project

Visio (infrastructure diagrams) — 5+ years

Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) — 5+ year

Cloud technologies — 3+ years

Proficiency in HP Quality Center (ALM)

Experience with large technology infrastructures — 5+ years

Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies — 5+ years

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex technical concepts for partners.

Strong decision-making abilities, creativity, and innovation in solving problems and meeting project requirements.

Ability to adapt quickly to change.

Highly organized, self-motivated, and goal oriented.

Effective time management skills.

Strong sense of ownership with commitment to see tasks through completion.

Degree Required: Undergraduate degree or technical certificate.

3. Preferred Qualifications

5–7 years relevant job experience.

CSTE/CMST certification.

Strong coaching skills and willingness to share knowledge.

Deep understanding of large, complex technology infrastructures.

Project Management Lifecycle (PMLC) expertise.

Support of Lean methodologies, including metrics, visual status boards, performance dialogues, and continuous improvement processes.