Test Automation Specialist

6 days ago

Knutsford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Barclays Bank UK PLC Full time
Job Description

Purpose of the Role

To design, develop, and execute comprehensive testing strategies to validate software 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and strategies to validate software functionality and ensure compliance with established quality standards.
  • Create and execute automated test scripts, leveraging testing frameworks and tools to facilitate early detection of defects and quality issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, participate in design discussions, and contribute to the development of acceptance criteria, ensuring a thorough understanding of the software being tested.
  • Perform root cause analysis for identified defects, working closely with developers to provide detailed information and support defect resolution.
  • Collaborate 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

  • Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of closely related teams.
  • Check work of colleagues within team to meet internal and stakeholder requirements.
  • Provide specialist advice and support pertaining to own work area.
  • 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 all teams in area contribute to the objectives of the broader sub-function, delivering impact on the work of collaborating teams.
  • Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts on which the work within the area of responsibility is based, building upon administrative / operational expertise.
  • Make judgements based on practice and previous experience.
  • Assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances that are not covered by procedures.
  • Communicate sensitive or difficult information to customers in areas related specifically to customer advice or day to day administrative requirements.
  • Build relationships with stakeholders/customers to identify and address their needs.

Barclays Values and Mindset

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.

About the Role

This role will be based out of our Knutsford campus. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as strong experience in Playwright scripting, core Java and a cloud computing background e.g. AWS, as well as job-specific technical skills.

Legal Right to Work

Barclays is required by law to confirm that you have the Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for. If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application.

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