Test Architect

Overview

Remote
Up to 60
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Banking
Continuous Delivery
Information Systems
Continuous Integration
Records Management
Regulatory Compliance
Relationship Management
Data Management
Core Banking
Testing
Retail Banking

Job Details

Job Title: Test Architect – Banking Core Processing (Systematics SI) & TDM Virtualization
Location: Virginia/DC area (Remote) 
Long term Contract 


About the Role

Experience: 8–12+ Years
Domain: Banking / Financial Services
Role Type: Senior / Architect Level

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Test Architect with strong hands-on expertise in core banking systems, specifically Systematics SI modules. The role requires deep experience in quality engineering, test architecture, automation, and Test Data Management (TDM) within large-scale, regulatory-driven banking environments.

The ideal candidate will lead end-to-end testing strategy, design enterprise-grade test architectures, and drive continuous testing across high-volume banking systems.

< data-start=920 data-end=947>Key Responsibilities</>< data-start=949 data-end=999>1. Test Architecture & Quality Engineering</>
  • Define and lead enterprise-level testing strategy for complex core banking programs

  • Design test architectures for functional, regression, integration, and non-functional testing

  • Establish best practices in quality engineering, automation, and continuous testing

< data-start=1292 data-end=1342>2. Core Banking Expertise – Systematics SI</>
  • Hands-on experience with Systematics SI core banking modules, including:

    • IMPACS – Deposits & Transaction Processing

    • ST (Savings & Time Deposits)

    • RM (Relationship Management)

    • Other modules such as Loans, CIF, Teller, Payments

  • Translate banking workflows, transaction flows, and regulatory requirements into effective test strategies and scenarios

< data-start=1749 data-end=1786>3. Test Data Management (TDM)</>
  • Strong hands-on experience with Test Data Management using virtualization tools (e.g., Delphix)

  • Build and maintain golden copy test beds

  • Create data subsets and manage data refresh cycles to support continuous testing

< data-start=2039 data-end=2081>4. Automation Framework Leadership</>
  • Architect and govern enterprise automation frameworks for:

    • UI testing

    • API testing

    • Backend and batch testing

  • Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines

  • Evaluate and implement modern automation tools to improve test coverage, speed, and maintainability

< data-start=2378 data-end=2413>Required Skills & Experience</>
  • 8–12+ years of QA / Test Architecture experience in banking domain

  • Deep expertise in core banking systems, especially Systematics SI

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Deposits and retail banking products

    • Payments and transaction posting

    • Customer Information Systems (CIF)

    • Regulatory and compliance-driven testing

  • Experience working in high-volume, mission-critical banking environments

< data-start=2853 data-end=2872>Nice to Have</>
  • Experience with large banking transformations or core modernization programs

  • Exposure to performance and non-functional testing in banking systems

  • Experience mentoring QA teams or leading testing COEs

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