Summary: The Test Architect role focuses on enhancing testing capabilities within the Financial Services sector, particularly in cards and retail banking. The position requires a blend of functional and technical expertise to develop tools that improve testing quality, alongside hands-on experience with various banking technology platforms. The architect will also mentor test analysts and contribute to test planning and execution strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and identify tools to optimize and improve the quality of testing.
• Contribute to impact analysis, test estimations, and test planning for projects.
• Define test models based on user stories and conduct risk assessment workshops.
• Set up synchronization of environments and support migration.
• Execute tests using automation tools and manual methods as applicable.
• Analyze defects and guide development teams in problem resolution.
• Define overall environment and data approach for projects.
• Create test scenarios, scripts, data sheets, and sample data for the test team.
• Drive test automation, strategy, and tool selection within projects.
• Mentor and train Test Analysts on methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Understand systems architecture and share knowledge within the team.

Key Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Personal Banking technology platforms (Mainframe, Open Systems, Mid-Tier technology, Data warehouse).
• Domain knowledge in Cards & Retail Banking.
• Experience with testing core banking product platforms/systems.
• Proficiency in automation tools (Selenium, Jenkins, etc.) and programming languages (Java, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor and train team members.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Knutsford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance