Test Architect Director - Bpl

Barclays

Not specified; performance-linked incentives menti...
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Deep experience in payments architecture
Strong expertise in api and event-driven testing
Proven track record in test automation architecture
** Barclays is seeking a Test Architect Director to lead and manage engineering teams, focusing on delivering high-quality software solutions in the payments sector. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in payments architecture and test automation, driving a culture of innovation and collaboration within technical teams. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions while fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
  • You will define and own the end-to-end test strategy across merchant onboarding, payments processing, settlement, and reporting with a focus on automated controls.
  • The position requires shifting from traditional QA to a quality assist model (QA+) utilizing developer-owned quality and AI-driven capabilities.

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** Barclays is seeking a Test Architect Director to lead and manage engineering teams, focusing on delivering high-quality software solutions in the payments sector. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in payments architecture and test automation, driving a culture of innovation and collaboration within technical teams. **

Salary

Not specified; Performance-linked incentives mentioned for partnership context; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deep experience in payments architecture
  • Strong expertise in API and event-driven testing
  • Proven track record in test automation architecture
  • Experience with cloud-native platforms AWS Azure
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD and DevOps tooling
  • Knowledge of performance testing at scale
  • Ability to define and track quality metrics

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in merchant acquiring platforms
  • Knowledge of open banking and real-time payments
  • Familiarity with contract testing and service virtualization
  • Understanding of fraud detection systems
  • Exposure to data platforms and analytics
  • Prior experience in regulated financial environments
  • Contributions to test standards or thought leadership

Key Requirements

  • Director level leadership experience
  • Extensive knowledge of payments architecture
  • Expertise in regulatory compliance validation
  • Strategic oversight of test strategies
  • Influence over senior stakeholders

Work Rights

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