Sr Cloud Test Automation Engineer

1203 Barclays Global Serv. Cent; India; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays 1203 Barclays Global Serv. Cent in India invites a Sr Cloud Test Automation Engineer to design, develop, and execute testing strategies that validate functionality, performance, security, usability, and reliability of cloud-native applications.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, developers, product owners, and support teams to identify defects, create automated tests, participate in code reviews, and drive continuous improvement of testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement test plans and strategies to validate software functionality and ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Create and execute automated test scripts using testing frameworks and tools to detect defects early.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements, participate in design discussions, and define acceptance criteria for testing.
• Perform root cause analysis for defects and assist developers in resolution.
• Participate in peer code reviews and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry testing trends and contribute to technology communities to foster technical excellence.

Job description

Job Description 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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes. 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 lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders 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. At Barclays, we dont just adapt to the future we create it. Embark on a transformative journey as part of the Sr Cloud Test Automation Engineer, where youll play a pivotal role in designing, developing, implementing, and executing comprehensive testing strategies and quality assurance frameworks that validate software functionality, performance, security, usability, scalability, and overall user experience. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, developers, product owners, and support teams, to identify, analyze, prioritize, and resolve defects throughout the software development lifecycle. Drive continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies, tools, and automation practices to enhance efficiency, coverage, and effectiveness. Ensure adherence to quality standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements while proactively mitigating risks.