Senior Test Analyst

Join us as a Senior Test Analyst at Barclays where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences. As a part of the team, you will deliver a technology stack, using strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand the business requirements and deliver quality solutions. You'll be working on complex technical problems that will involve detailed analytical skills and analysis. This will be done in conjunction with fellow engineers, business analysts, and business stakeholders. To be successful as a Senior Test Analyst, you should have experience with essential skills/basic qualifications such as: - Prior hands-on experience with Avaloq Core Banking Product or any other core banking product - Exposure to Investment banking and Private Banking & Wealth Management - Hands-on experience in Software Testing including Test Strategy, Test Planning, Test Design, Test Execution, managing defects, and Test Reporting - Good experience with Test Automation - Prior hands-on experience working with Agile Methodology Some other highly valued skills include: - Knowledge of Banking Regulations and experience of associated implementation for banking software - Good understanding of SQL and hands-on experience with the same - Working knowledge of JIRA and its usage from an Agile point of view - Proven experience of understanding and analyzing banking requirements and providing efficient testing solutions for the same Your role will involve designing, developing, and executing testing strategies to validate functionality, performance, and user experience. You will collaborate 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 of automated test scripts, leveraging testing frameworks and tools to facilitate early detection of defects and quality issues - Collaboration 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 - Root cause analysis for identified defects, working closely with developers to provide detailed information and support defect resolution - Collaboration with peers, participation in code reviews, and promotion of 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: - 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 - Lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements, and coordinating team resources - Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area - Partner with other functions and business areas - Take 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 - Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organization's products, services, and processes within the function - Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organization sub-function - 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 a contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside the team and external to the organization 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.,