Barclays
TestAutomationEngineer
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“Test Automation Engineer at Barclays. Skills: Test Automation, BDD, Java, Selenium, SDET. design, develop, and execute testing strategies. validate functionality, performance, and user experience”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure software quality and reliability; facilitate early detection of defects and quality issues; ensure a thorough understanding of the software being tested; support defect resolution; foster a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing; foster a culture of technical excellence and growth; drive continuous improvement; deliver to a consistently excellent standard; create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard; ensure seamless delivery of our digital solutions
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis for identified defects; Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Hands on Experience of any Core Payments Engine and Payments Landscape applications, ISO, MT, MX Payment messages experience, Java, selenium, SDET, BDD, Automation experience – able to write feature files, execute BDD regression pack, able to write step definitions in BDD automation framework in java, Hands on experience on Agile practices in automation
Nice to Have
GPP product experience, SWIFT, SEPA, CHAPS, TARGET2, Low value, High Value experience, Excellent communication skills, Extensive experience of testing large scale, complex integration Programs/Projects, Exposure to middleware automation and multiple tech stack, Good SQL, Unix skills
What You'll Do.
and execute testing strategies
validate functionality
collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects
continuously improve testing processes and methodologies
ensure software quality and reliability
development and implementation of comprehensive test plans and strategies
creation and execution automated test scripts
collaboration with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements
participate in design discussions
and contribute to the development of acceptance criteria
root cause analysis for identified defects
collaboration with peers
participate in code reviews
stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations
actively contribute to the organization's technology communities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve defects; collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews; partner with other functions and business areas; guide and persuade team members; act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function; building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation
Communication Scope
excellent communication skills; communicate complex / sensitive information
Process & Methodology
testing large scale, complex integration Programs/Projects
Full Job Description
# **Job Description** **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** * 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 c
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