Full-time

Description

R3 is seeking an experienced Development and Test Environment Lead to oversee and manage the Development and Pre-Production environments supporting a dedicated enterprise technology ecosystem. This role ensures that non-production environments accurately mirror Production, enabling reliable testing, controlled releases, and operational stability.

The Development and Test Environment Lead will provide technical leadership and operational oversight across development, testing, and deployment coordination functions. This individual will work closely with engineering, testing, and release teams to ensure environment integrity, quality assurance standards, and streamlined deployment processes.

Responsibilities

Lead the setup, configuration, monitoring, and maintenance of Development and Pre-Production environments to accurately mirror Production
Ensure environment consistency, configuration control, and version alignment across Development, Pre-Production, and Production tiers
Coordinate activities between Development, Pre-Production, and Production environments to support controlled releases and operational readiness
Support testers in the development of testing strategies and test plans
Oversee test execution processes to ensure quality standards are met
Analyze, document, and report on test results and environment performance metrics
Maintain a strong understanding of testing types including functional, performance, and security testing
Apply appropriate testing methodologies to ensure system stability and readiness
Design and maintain automation frameworks supporting testing and environment validation
Develop and support scripting solutions using languages such as Java or Python
Integrate testing and validation workflows into CI/CD pipelines
Serve as liaison between release and deployment teams and teams responsible for workstation and server maintenance and operations
Ensure change control and release coordination processes are followed
Develop and maintain documentation for environment configurations, standards, and procedures
Mentor team members and promote continuous improvement in testing and environment management practices

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10–15 years of progressive technical experience in enterprise IT environments
Demonstrated experience managing Development, Test, and Pre-Production environments
Proven leadership or management experience guiding technical teams
Strong understanding of environment management, configuration control, and release processes
Proficiency in automation framework design, scripting, and CI/CD integration
U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

Active or previous DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance
DOE L or Q clearance
Experience operating within highly regulated or compliance-driven environments
Experience working within a managed services delivery model

Certifications Desired

Certified Software Test Engineer or similar testing certification
DevOps-related certifications
Agile or Scrum certifications
Relevant cloud, automation, or infrastructure certifications

Key Competencies

Strong leadership and cross-functional coordination skills
Deep understanding of testing methodologies and environment lifecycle management
Analytical mindset with strong reporting and documentation discipline
Ability to balance technical depth with operational oversight
Proactive problem-solving approach
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
Commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement

Why join our winning team?

Competitive wages to reflect your experience and skills.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy.
401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
Flexible time off policies to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
We are committed to creating a positive impact on society and contributing to a better world--we're involved in our community and encourage our employees to do the same.
We are reshaping the industry and the way it thinks about technology and service.
We strive to be better and encourage our employees to do the same by offering training incentives and bonuses to help you and your career grow.
The opportunity to be a part of an amazing team.

The salary range is : $130k-160k
The base range for this position is an estimate and may vary depending on relevant factors, including but not limited to education, experience, certifications, and skillset, as well as internal equity and business considerations. This range reflects base pay only and does not include bonuses, incentives, benefits, or other forms of compensation that may be offered as part of the total compensation package.
R3 is an equal opportunity employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of R3 to not discriminate on the basis, of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignment, benefits, and termination.

Salary Description

$130,000-$160,000

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