Test Automation Lead

Barclays Business Banking; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Test Automation Lead, where you will establish best practices in test automation, design testable solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role involves programming in Java, creating automated test scripts, and ensuring software quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in test automation and agile methodologies.
• Understanding of lending products and their pricing is valued.
• Knowledge of Performance and Security testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up automated testing solutions and establish best practices.
• Design, develop, and execute testing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for requirement analysis.

Skills

Core Java

SQL

Selenium

Cucumber

TestNG

Junit

Git

Structured problem-solving

Job description

Join to apply for the Test Automation Lead role at Barclays Business Banking.

Join Barclays as a Test Automation Lead, where you'll be part of the Wholesale Lending team. You will be responsible for establishing best practice standards around test automation, including designing testable solutions and creating testing scenarios.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Set up automated testing solutions, establish best practices, and coach testers.
2. Program in Core Java, Collections, OOPS concepts, Exception Handling, SQL, Selenium, Cucumber, TestNG, Junit, Git.
3. Work in agile teams to define and implement suitable automated testing solutions based on user stories and stakeholder input.
4. Design, develop, and execute testing strategies to validate functionality, performance, and user experience.
5. Create and run automated test scripts using testing frameworks and tools.
6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for requirement analysis and design discussions.
7. Perform root cause analysis for defects and work with developers for resolution.
8. Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of quality and knowledge sharing.
9. Stay informed of industry trends and contribute to technological excellence.

Additional Valued Skills:

• Understanding of lending products and their pricing.
• Structured problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of Performance and Security testing.

Role Details:

This role is based in our Knutsford office.

Purpose of the Role:

Design, develop, and execute testing strategies to ensure software quality and reliability, collaborating across teams to identify and resolve defects and improve testing processes.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans.
• Create and execute automated test scripts.
• Analyze requirements and contribute to design and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct root cause analysis and support defect resolution.
• Participate in code reviews and promote technical excellence.
• Contribute to industry knowledge and technological innovation.

Leadership Expectations:

• Advise decision-making, contribute to policy, and collaborate across functions.
• Lead or guide teams, set objectives, and coach employees.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors: Listen, Energize, Align, Develop.
• Manage risks, develop policies, and ensure controls.
• Engage in complex data analysis and communicate effectively.
• Influence stakeholders and drive outcomes.

All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays Values and Mindset, fostering an environment of respect, integrity, service, excellence, and stewardship.