Environment Tester

Responsibilities

• The Environment Tester will ensure non-production environments are prepared, stable, and compliant across platforms.
• This role supports environment configuration, incident resolution, and test data activities while assisting automation initiatives within CI/CD pipelines.
• This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.
• Key Responsibilities Validate configuration, integrations, and deployment readiness for non-production environments.
• Ensure systems meet required standards for stability, availability, and integration compatibility before test cycles.
• Monitor environment stability and availability, proactively addressing performance risks and issues.
• Coordinate updates to configurations while ensuring alignment with system requirements and testing schedules.
• Support environment issue triage, conducting root-cause analysis and implementing rollback and recovery plans.
• Assess risks and respond effectively to environment-related incidents to minimize downtime.
• Track and document configuration changes while maintaining proper version control.
• Manage and coordinate environment access requests, prioritizing security and compliance.
• Assist in provisioning and refreshing data to meet testing requirements.
• Collaborate on CI/CD automation tasks, integrating environment and test data processes for operational efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Qualifications – Here’s What You Need A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• 5+ years in software engineering or IT systems development.
• 3+ years in test environment management, planning, and overall coordination.
• 3+ years working with AWS, Azure, databases, and system integrations.
• 3+ years managing incidents, performing risk identification, root-cause analysis, rollback, and recovery.
• 3+ years integrating environment activities into CI/CD pipelines.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.

Preferred

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Technology.
• In lieu of a Master’s degree, at least nine (9) years of cumulative experience performing performance testing or performance engineering for large scale enterprise systems as defined above.
• 7+ years supporting enterprise application environments.
• 1+ year supporting large-scale enterprise benefits systems.
• 3+ years utilizing cloud and database platforms such as AWS S3, AWS RDS, MS SQL, or AWS EC2.
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level 1 Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter) Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided) Voluntary Life and AD&D options 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Program Manager Working Conditions Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite in the main office.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.

Overview JOB TITLE

Environment Tester JOB CODE : 3593E CAYUSE COMPANY: Cayuse Civil Services LOCATION Sacramento, CA SALARY: $135,000-$162,000 EMPLOYEE TYPE: Full-Time Salary Exempt TRAVEL No RELOCATION No Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen. May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.