QA Automation Engineer

As a Testing Analyst in our organization, your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and implement testing strategies to validate software functionality, performance, and user experience. By collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will identify and resolve defects to ensure software quality and reliability. Your role will involve developing comprehensive test plans, creating and executing automated test scripts, and participating in design discussions to contribute to the development of acceptance criteria. Root cause analysis for identified defects and collaboration with developers will be essential in ensuring a thorough understanding of the software being tested. You will be expected to stay updated on industry technology trends and innovations, actively contribute to the organization's technology communities, and promote a culture of technical excellence and growth. Your role will also involve guiding and supporting professional development within your team, allocating work requirements, and coordinating team resources. If the position includes leadership responsibilities, you will be expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviors, including listening, inspiring, aligning across the enterprise, and developing others. Your expertise and impact will extend to related teams within the organization, and you will partner with other functions and business areas. You will be responsible for embedding new policies and procedures adopted due to risk mitigation, influencing decision-making within your area of expertise, and managing risk effectively. By maintaining a strong understanding of your sub-function and how it integrates with the broader function, you will contribute to the achievement of organizational objectives. Demonstrating the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive, will be essential in guiding your behavior and interactions within the organization. Your role as a Testing Analyst will play a critical part in ensuring software quality, reliability, and continuous improvement within the organization.,