Programme Test Manager

Barclays; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Programme Test Manager in Pune to design, develop, and execute testing strategies for complex programmes. You will lead mid to large test teams, drive test phases across SDLC, and leverage automation and DevOps to improve delivery speed and quality.

The role requires strong Java-based automation, experience with Selenium/Cypress/Playwright, and proficiency in cloud-based testing. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience leading mid/large test teams from the front.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management experience.
• Managed all test phases of SDLC (ST, SIT, E2E, UAT, NFT).
• Developed test automation frameworks using Selenium, Java, Cucumber or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and strategies.
• Create and execute automated test scripts to detect defects early.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to analyze requirements and define acceptance criteria.
• Perform root cause analysis with developers to resolve defects.
• Participate in code reviews and promote code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay updated with industry trends and contribute to tech communities.

Skills

Test Leadership

Stakeholder management

SDLC & Agile

Test Automation

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

API testing

Java

Banking domain knowledge

Tools

JIRA

HP ALM

Agile Central

Job description

Join us as a Programme Test Manager at Barclays, where you will spearhead the evolution of our infrastructure and deployment pipelines, driving innovation and operational excellence. You will harness cutting‑edge technology to build and manage robust, scalable and secure infrastructure, ensuring seamless delivery of our digital solutions.

To be successful as a Programme Test Manager, you should have experience with:

• Have experience to lead mid/large test team from front.
• Have successfully demonstrated stakeholder management.
• Drive all test phase of SDLC like ST, SIT, E2E, UAT, NFT.
• Experience in building string test strategy for large programmes.
• Have developed Test Automation Framework from ground using Selenium, JAVA, Cucumber or equivalent technology.
• Good knowledge of working on Cloud Platforms.
• Exposure to AI adaption capability.
• Ability to implement test Devops CI/CD pipeline.
• Demonstrate Automation able to reduce overall Lead time.
• Strong Experience in agile test processes, test planning, execution, and delivery.
• Require knowledge on Test management tools like JIRA, Agile Central or HP ALM.
• Ability to get into detailing and troubleshoot issues & look for resolution.
• Strong expertise in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar).
• Experience in API testing and automation (REST/SOAP using tools like Postman, Rest Assured, Karate).
• Proficiency in programming languages (Java, or similar for automation scripting).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (Jenkins, Gitlab, Maven, Docker).
• Knowledge of Payments domain (such as SWIFT, ISO 20022, real‑time payments).
• Ability to Leverage AI for Test Optimization, Data Analysis, etc.
• Strong understanding of software testing principles, SDLC, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong with Functional and E2E Test understanding.

Some Other Highly Valued Skills May Include

• Candidates with experience in Banking / Finance domain preferred preferably on Accounting (DDA) side.
• Understanding of payment landscape.
• Experience with performance testing tools (such as JMeter, LoadRunner).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, GCP).

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

The role is based out of Pune.

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, and execute testing strategies to validate functionality, performance, and user experience, while collaborating 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 automated test scripts, leveraging testing frameworks and tools to facilitate early detection of defects and quality issues.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams to analyse 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, participate in code reviews, and promote 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.

Vice President Expectations

• To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and elevate breaches of policies/procedures.
• If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi‑year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions.
• Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross‑functional areas of impact and alignment.
• Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies.
• Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In‑depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes.
• Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes.

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.