Test Engineer

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 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 a Test Engineer at Barclays where you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality technology solutions by planning, designing, executing, and improving functional, non-functional, regression, automation, SIT and UAT testing activities. The role will support the continuous expansion and improvement of the test suite, ensure adherence to testing standards and governance, and work closely with business, technology, QA, development, and stakeholder teams to validate that solutions meet agreed business requirements and quality expectations.

To be successful as a  Test Engineer, you should have experience with:

• Experience in software testing, quality assurance, test automation or related technology delivery roles.
• Strong understanding of the software testing lifecycle, software development lifecycle and core testing processes, techniques and methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, API testing and automation testing.
• Strong knowledge of test design techniques, test estimation, test scenario creation, test case preparation, test execution, defect logging, defect verification and test reporting.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, REST Assured, Karate, AutomatePro or equivalent tools.
• Good working knowledge of programming or scripting languages such as Java, Python or similar technologies.
• Understanding of BDD concepts and practical experience in automation development and execution.
• Awareness of CI/CD and DevOps practices, including Jenkins or equivalent pipeline tools.
• Experience using source code control tools such as Git, GitLab, Bitbucket or equivalent.
• Experience with test management and defect management tools such as JIRA, ALM, Xray, Zephyr, ServiceNow or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex requirements and identify quality risks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with global teams and stakeholders on test progress, risks and outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an Agile environment, managing assigned activities with accountability and attention to detail.
• Strong focus on quality, governance, documentation, traceability and continuous improvement.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience working on banking, financial services, risk, control, compliance, regulatory or investment banking applications.
• Exposure to ServiceNow, IRM, control technology platforms, reporting workflows or enterprise risk systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipeline integration and automated regression execution.
• Domain, testing or technical certifications such as ISTQB, Selenium, Agile, DevOps or equivalent would be an advantage.
• Experience contributing to QA process improvements, automation strategy, regression pack uplift, defect management improvements or quality engineering practices.

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 and/or Chennai.