Test Architect Director - Bpl

Barclays

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Payments architecture expertise
Api and event-driven testing
Test automation architecture
Barclays is seeking a Test Architect Director to lead engineering teams in delivering high-quality software solutions, focusing on technical excellence and innovation. The role involves overseeing testing strategies within the payments sector, collaborating across functions, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations

Job Summary

  • Lead engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while driving technical excellence and fostering a culture of innovation.
  • Define and own the end-to-end test strategy across merchant onboarding, payments processing, settlement, and reporting with a focus on automated controls.
  • Provide strategic oversight for test strategies shifting from traditional QA to a quality assist model incorporating AI-driven capabilities and self-healing systems.

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Barclays is seeking a Test Architect Director to lead engineering teams in delivering high-quality software solutions, focusing on technical excellence and innovation. The role involves overseeing testing strategies within the payments sector, collaborating across functions, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Payments architecture expertise
  • API and event-driven testing
  • Test automation architecture
  • Cloud-native platforms experience
  • CI/CD and DevOps tooling
  • Performance testing at scale
  • Regulatory compliance validation

Nice-to-have

  • Merchant acquiring platform knowledge
  • AI-assisted testing capabilities
  • Open banking API familiarity
  • Contract testing experience
  • Fraud detection system exposure
  • Data analytics platform knowledge
  • Thought leadership contributions

Key Requirements

  • Deep experience in payments architecture
  • Proven track record in test automation
  • Strong data validation skills
  • Leadership and stakeholder influence skills
  • Knowledge of regulated financial environments

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