Test Architect in Nationwide

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
Minimum 5 years continuous UK (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:
Performance Verification Testing (PVT)
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

Essential

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

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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