Senior Test Automation Engineer – Banking & API/UI CI/CD

Persistent Systems; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Persistent Systems is hiring a Test Automation Engineer in Glasgow, UK. This role involves designing and maintaining automated test solutions for complex banking applications, playing a crucial part in Barclays’ digital transformation. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in software testing, possessing hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, and TDD principles. The position also supports CI/CD integration and mentorship of junior staff, offering a dynamic work environment focused on quality assurance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software testing and test automation.
• Extensive experience in banking or regulated enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of automation frameworks and test design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI and API services.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, and Cucumber.
• Perform comprehensive API testing including functional, contract, and regression testing.

Skills

Playwright

Selenium

Cypress

Cucumber

TDD principles

REST APIs validation

CI/CD tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Persistent Systems is hiring a Test Automation Engineer in Glasgow, UK. This role involves designing and maintaining automated test solutions for complex banking applications, playing a crucial part in Barclays’ digital transformation. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in software testing, possessing hands-on experience with Playwright, Selenium, and TDD principles. The position also supports CI/CD integration and mentorship of junior staff, offering a dynamic work environment focused on quality assurance.