Test Architect
Posted 2 weeks ago by undisclosed
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Knutsford, England, United Kingdom
Summary: We are seeking an experienced End to End Test Architect to enhance our testing practices, particularly in the payments domain, focusing on automation and simplifying the technology landscape. The role involves working with various technologies, including Android, iOS, and Spring-based APIs, while addressing challenges related to environment stability and automated tests. The ideal candidate will lead the integration of testing into the CI/CD pipeline and mentor team members on best practices. This position is a contract role running until the end of 2025, based in Knutsford with a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Test Architect or similar role.
- Payments domain experience required including 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.
Salary (Rate): 506
City: Knutsford
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT