Automation Test Analyst

Join us as a Automation Test Analyst at Barclays, responsible for supporting the successful delivery of Location Strategy projects to plan, budget, agreed quality and governance standards. You'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.

To be successful as a Automation Test Analyst you should have experience with:

• Functional testing experience and good hands on experience in Test Automation on industry standard framework such as Cucumber, Selenium and testing tools using core Java, Java script.
• Strong Quality Analyst within an investment bank.
• Experience of working on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good Knowledge of JIRA, Confluence and good exposure to Agile methodology.
• Able to work with remote team members and proactively interact with wider teams to resolve any roadblocks.
• Ability to deal with senior IT management and proven ability to communicate .issues to both a technical and non-technical audience.
• In depth knowledge of and proven track record in software testing lifecycle.
• A proven track record of testing in an agile/iterative environment (DevOps, SCRUM, BDD, TDD).
• Significant experience in testing middleware, web services and SOA.
• Expert in middleware Automated Testing approaches and specially using core Java, Selenium.
• Proficient in SQL and backend testing.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• IT Related Bachelor’s Degree and formal certifications in the languages / test tools listed above.
• Experience of CI Solutions/Tools – e.g. GIT, Team City, Maven, subversion
• Strong knowledge and experience in Functional testing.
• Good to have experience of developing code using Core Java, XML technologies.
• Good working experience on Java, Unix, Perl/Shell Scripting, Perl/SQL Server databases.
• Experience in shell script, Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) using Cucumber and Test Driven Development (TDD) using TestNG.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is based in Pune.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, and execute testing strategies to validate functionality, performance, and user experience, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects, and continuously improve testing processes and methodologies, to ensure software quality and reliability. 

Accountabilities

• Development and implementation of comprehensive test plans and strategies to validate software functionality and ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Creation and execution automated test scripts, leveraging testing frameworks and tools to facilitate early detection of defects and quality issues.         .
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements, participate in design discussions, and contribute to the development of acceptance criteria, ensuring a thorough understanding of the software being tested.
• Root cause analysis for identified defects, working closely with developers to provide detailed information and support defect resolution.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.

Analyst Expectations

• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
• Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.