Lead Testing Automation Engineer

Barclays; Northampton, Knutsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Testing Automation Engineer to drive innovation in their digital landscape. This pivotal role involves designing and executing testing strategies that validate functionality, performance, and user experience. You will lead the development of automated test scripts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance software quality. If you are passionate about testing and eager to contribute to a culture of excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and maintaining automated test scripts.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute testing strategies for software functionality.
• Collaborate with teams to analyze requirements and develop acceptance criteria.

Skills

Mobile testing

Automated test scripts

Behaviour testing (Cucumber)

Test leadership

Scaled Agile

Software testing methodologies

Cloud

Docker

OpenShift

GitLab

Tools

Docker

GitLab

Cucumber

Job description

Step into the role of a Lead Testing Automation Engineer where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence.

To be successful as a Lead Testing Automation Engineer, you should have experience with:

• Mobile testing
• Proficiency in designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks
• Behaviour testing such as Cucumber
• Test leadership and team management

Some other highly valued skills include:

• Experience with Scaled Agile
• Strong understanding and experience of software testing methodologies, tools, and processes including Cloud, Docker, OpenShift
• Experience with GitLab
• Experience in business domains, building, and testing mission-critical software

You may be assessed on key skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role can be based at either our Northampton or Knutsford campus.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, and execute testing strategies to validate functionality, performance, and user experience. 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 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 develop acceptance criteria, ensuring thorough understanding of the software being tested.
• Root cause analysis for defects, working closely with developers to provide detailed information and support defect resolution.
• Participation in code reviews, promoting a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities.

Vice President Expectations

• Contribute to strategy, drive requirements, and recommend changes. Plan resources, budgets, policies; manage and maintain policies/processes; deliver improvements and escalate breaches.
• For those managing teams, define roles, responsibilities, and plan for future needs. Counsel employees, contribute to pay decisions, and lead specialists to influence operations, balancing short and long-term goals within budgets and schedules.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors to foster an environment where colleagues excel, embodying the LEAD principles: Listen, Energise, Align, Develop.
• For individual contributors, serve as subject matter experts, guide technical direction, lead assignments, and mentor less experienced staff.
• Advise stakeholders on functional and cross-functional impacts and alignments.
• Manage risks and demonstrate accountability for controls and governance.
• Understand organizational functions to support business goals.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to achieve business objectives, using influencing and negotiation skills.
• Use analytical thinking to develop innovative solutions, incorporating research outcomes.

All colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, along with the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, Drive.