Job title: Test Architect
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: December 2027
Location: Hybrid - Remote within the UK, with travel to London (York Road) as required
Clearance Requirements
* UK Citizen
* Minimum 5 years continuous UK residency (mandatory)
* Must be currently based in the UK
Overview
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Test Architect to play a critical role in shaping and leading the testing strategy for complex, Oracle-based systems. This position will be instrumental in defining best practices, ensuring quality across delivery, and driving innovation in testing approaches across large-scale programmes.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and implement the overall test strategy and architecture across multiple workstreams
* Lead the design and execution of non-functional testing, including:
o Performance Verification Testing (PVT)
o Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT)
* Architect and develop scalable and robust test automation frameworks
* Provide expertise in testing Oracle database solutions, ensuring data integrity and performance
* Analyse end-to-end system flows to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities to improve quality and delivery outcomes
* Collaborate with delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment with testing standards and best practices
* Drive improvements in feature delivery from an end-to-end testing perspective
* Manage and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring expectations are met and risks are clearly understood
Key Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a Test Architect or senior test leadership role
* Strong experience in non-functional testing, particularly PVT and OAT
* Demonstrable expertise in testing Oracle-based systems and databases
* Ability to design and implement test automation frameworks
* Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating systems from an end-to-end perspective
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Desirable Skills
* Experience writing high-performance SQL for test data management
* Proficiency in Python for test automation and tooling
* Experience with JMeter for performance testing
* Familiarity with IBM MQ and messaging systems
Key Attributes
* Strategic thinker with a passion for quality engineering
* Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
* Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
* Comfortable working within complex, enterprise-level environments
Additional Information
This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of testing within a large-scale programme, working with modern tools and methodologies while ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance.
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