Automation Test Engineer – Finance & Trading

Barclays; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is looking for an Automation Tester to deliver high-quality software solutions. You will shape automation strategies, collaborate with agile teams, and improve testing practices. The ideal candidate must have experience in test design, automation tools such as Java and Selenium, and a strong understanding of agile methodologies. This position is based in Glasgow, offering a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and running tests.
• Proficiency in building test automation.
• Strong background in API testing.
• Understanding of performance and security testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Adhere to secure coding practices.
• Implement effective unit testing.

Skills

Test design and execution

Automation using Java/Selenium

Test case writing

Risk-based testing

Agile teamwork

Education

ISTQB or CSTE certification

Tools

Jira

XRay

Confluence

AWS

Job description

A leading financial services company is looking for an Automation Tester to deliver high-quality software solutions. You will shape automation strategies, collaborate with agile teams, and improve testing practices. The ideal candidate must have experience in test design, automation tools such as Java and Selenium, and a strong understanding of agile methodologies. This position is based in Glasgow, offering a dynamic work environment.