Test Architect

Title: Test Architect

Location: Hybrid in Kansas City - 1 day per week (prefer local candidates)

Contract to Hire role

**Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship

Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain domain reference architecture
• Communicate the high-level API integrations of all banking applications under the responsibility of the domain area
• Participate in cross domain reference architecture development
• Serve as the domain architecture consultant for development teams
• Participate in architecture reviews
• Manage architecture exceptions for domain
• Represent the domain area within the Enterprise Architecture committee
• Represent the domain area in technical consultation meetings with other teams within IT and the Lines of Business
• Assist with incident events across all app codes within the domain area as needed
• Own and direct the management of domain specific documentation and interaction with the Information Security team
• Assist the team when needed to triage and/or solve technical challenges
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Basic understanding of domain architecture
• Basic understanding of Java and/or C#
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Sql Server
• Basic understanding of internal and external API integrations
• Basic understanding of microservices
• Basic understanding of modern CI/CD pipelines
• Complex problem solving skills
• Ability to understand and address application issues including integrations and connectivity
• Develop and maintain good relationships with stakeholders and vendor representatives
• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in: Computer Science, Math, Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 3+ years of engineering experience in Domain (Business, Information, Applications, Technology Infrastructure) required
• 3+ years of experience in producing design documentation, patterns, standards, or specifications preferred
• 2+ years of experience designing and/or implementing enterprise applications and integrations required