Test Architect

ZipRecruiter; Knutsford; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology sector is seeking a Test Architect to spearhead improvements in their test practices. With a focus on payments and automation, the candidate will lead strategies to ensure robust testing across platforms like Android and iOS. This contract role, offering flexibility with a hybrid work model, emphasizes strong leadership and collaboration skills to enhance CI/CD processes and address current challenges in automated testing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Architect or similar role.
• Payments domain experience (ISO, SEPA) essential.
• Strong expertise in test automation for Android and iOS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement of test practices and frameworks.
• Enhance automation and simplify existing technology.
• Mentor team members on test automation best practices.

Skills

Test Automation

Problem Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Job description

Job Description

Role Title: Test Architect

Duration: contract to run until 31/12/2025

Location: Knutsford, hybrid 2/3 days a week

Rate: up to £506 p/d Umbrellainside IR35

Role purpose / summary

We are seeking an experienced End to End Test Architect to lead the improvement of our test practices, with domain experience in payments, ISO & SEPA and focus on enhancing automation and simplifying our existing technology landscape. This role involves working with technologies such as Android, iOS, Spring-based APIs, and API gateways. The ideal candidate will address current challenges related to environment stability and unstable automated tests.

Key Skills/ requirements

• Evaluate and improve existing test practices and frameworks.
• Enhance automation across various platforms, including Android, iOS, and Spring-based APIs.
• Simplify the technology landscape to ensure efficient and effective testing processes.
• Address and resolve issues related to environment stability and unstable automated tests.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to integrate testing into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Develop and implement strategies for end-to-end testing, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
• Mentor and guide team members on best practices in test automation and architecture.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Test Architect or similar role.
• Payments domain experience required inc ISO & SEPA
• Strong expertise in test automation for Android and iOS platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of Spring-based APIs and API gateways.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to environment stability and test automation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of test-first approaches and test pyramid optimization.
• Expertise in contract testing frameworks and mutation testing

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!