Automation Developer

Join us as a Automation Developer at Barclays where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence

You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences

• You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as experience with core java concepts in Selenium ,as well as job-specific technical skills
• Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications
• Strong core java and OO design concepts and expertise in Selenium and JUnit & TestNG
• Exposure to working in Python
• Hands-on experience in SQL Server with good understanding of SQL and should be able to write complex SQL queries
• Hands-on experience in functional and database testing
• Should have previously worked in Agile environment with globally distributed teams
• Experience in BDD using Cucumber or JBehave will be added advantage
• Desirable Skills/Preferred Qualifications
• Exposure to Unix/Linux environment and knowledge of basic unix commands
• Exposure to DevOps and hands-on experience in TeamCity or any other CI tools
• Familiar with tools like Jira, QC, GIT and Maven
• Exposure to Performance testing tools like Performance Center, Jmeter etc Person Specification
• Results-oriented, delivery-driven individual with strong attention to detail with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Should be self-driven and be able to achieve targets with no or minimal supervision
• Should have worked on developing new automation framework for large enterprise applications
• Previous Investment banking experience is preferred
• Flexibility to lend QA support for projects in MOR as per the priority
• This role is based in Pune

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
• Assistant Vice President Expectations
• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc)
• to solve problems creatively and effectively
• Communicate complex information
• Complex information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes
• 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