Test Engineer

Join us as a Test Automation Engineer at Barclays where you will spearhead the evolution of our infrastructure and deployment pipelines, driving innovation and operational excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to build and manage robust, scalable and secure infrastructure, ensuring seamless delivery of our digital solutions. 

To be successful as a Test Automation Engineer, the candidate should demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Strong understanding of functional, regression, system, and integration testing methodologies.

• Solid knowledge of the software testing lifecycle (STLC).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Hands-on experience in test case/scenario design and execution.

• Proven experience in API automation testing using Java, including Selenium-based or API-centric BDD (Gherkin) frameworks.

• Extensive experience in end-to-end test management, covering all phases from test initiation to closure.

• Familiarity with delivery methodologies such as Agile, Kanban, and Hybrid models.

• Practical experience in designing and implementing TDD and BDD frameworks, using tools such as Cucumber and Selenium.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integration of test automation within them.

• Involvement in test automation framework design and enhancement activities.

• Strong hands-on experience in automation scripting.

• Ability to translate business requirements (user stories) into test scenarios and test cases.

• Proficiency in test management tools, such as Quality Center and JIRA.

• Good understanding of the defect lifecycle and defect management processes.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience in effort estimation techniques, including story point estimation and business case estimation.

• Ability to set up and manage test environments, including preparation of test data and access controls.

• Strong knowledge of SQL/PL-SQL and Unix systems.

• Experience in mentoring, supporting, and coaching team members.

• Ability to identify issues early and escalate effectively.

• Experience in validating test plans and tracking progress against milestones.

• Hands-on exposure to GenAI tools and their application in testing.

You may be assessed on 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.

The role is based out of PUNE.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. 

Accountabilities

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• 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.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• 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.