Automation Test Engineer

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 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.

Join us as an Automation Test 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 an Automation Test Engineer, you should have experience with:

• Strong proficiency in Java, with a deep understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) and ability to develop maintainable Automation Frameworks.

• Hands-on experience in backend automation, including Selenium WebDriver, TestNG/JUnit, and API testing using REST Assured/Postman.

• Strong scripting expertise in Java + Selenium, along with experience in BDD frameworks (Cucumber/Gherkin).

• Good working knowledge of SQL / PL-SQL and Unix / Linux environments.

• Exposure to middleware automation and integration testing frameworks.

• Experience with GitLab Duo and modern automation tooling.

• Extensive knowledge of the E2E Testing lifecycle, core testing processes, and multiple test approaches (functional, integration, system, regression).

• Strong expertise in test design techniques, test pattern frameworks, and E2E Automation Strategy Development.

• Proven experience in API testing, database testing, and end-to-end test validation across complex systems.

• Hands-on experience in defect management processes, root cause analysis, and quality improvement practices.

• Strong capabilities in test scenario definition, test case design, review, and execution.

• Experience in test analysis, requirements analysis/review, and risk profiling techniques.

• Experience in supporting, maintaining, and enhancing automation frameworks across iterative development, system testing, and regression cycles.

• Strong knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins/GitLab CI, including integration of automated tests into build pipelines.

• Experience in analysing program documentation to derive requirements, system functionalities, and automation opportunities.

• Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA) to manage testing lifecycle and report testing metrics.

• Understanding of Agile testing methodologies, including estimation techniques, sprint planning, and delivery tracking.

• Understanding of Lean Software Development fundamentals, object-oriented design, and design pattern libraries.

• Experience working on large-scale, complex integration program.

• Experience in planning and managing complex testing program and coordinating across multiple delivery streams.

• Experience in managing large teams and global delivery models, including vendors and distributed teams.

• Knowledge of ISO 20022 payment messaging standards and financial services domain (desirable).

• Knowledge of governance frameworks, data/document management, and quality assurance controls.

• Understanding of test improvement measurement metrics and continuous improvement practices.

• Awareness of industry-standard testing certifications/training.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to engage across technical and business stakeholders.

• Ability to work collaboratively across program disciplines (Product, Architecture, Ops, Vendors).

• Flexible and pragmatic approach to adapting to changing program requirements and priorities.

• Capability to define and deliver training/knowledge sharing sessions where required.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Good understanding of performance testing concepts and tools.

• Familiarity with Kafka or event-driven architecture.

• Exposure to cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP).

• Basic knowledge of the payments domain, preferably within financial services.

• Awareness of resiliency testing techniques, including chaos engineering.

• Experience within the financial sector, specifically in high-value Payments CIO environments.

• Exposure to Payment processing applications (e.g., Global Payments Plus, Funds Control, Firco).

• Experience working on large-scale, complex integration programs.

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.