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Fortice

Test Architect

Hybrid

Knutsford - hybrid, United kingdom

Freelance

12-05-2025

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Job Specifications

Test Architect
Location: Knutsford
Duration: Till 31.12.2025.
IR35 status: Mandated PAYE
We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a Test Architect to join them on a major banking project that's based in Knutsford.
Role 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 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.

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.?
Knutsford

About the Company

We are an independent, purpose-driven recruitment consultancy who exist to help build great businesses. We partner with organisations across consulting and technology , connecting good people to create and scale the businesses shaping tomorrow. Our team are trusted to deliver critically important projects in both the Public and Private sectors focusing on developing technology to make the UK a safer place. Brought together through shared values, the team are our greatest asset. As a collective, we subscribe to empathetic... Know more