Test/Automation Engineer Lead

Barclays; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays in Pune is seeking a Test Automation Lead/ Engineer to drive the evolution of our testing infrastructure and deployment pipelines. You will develop robust automation frameworks, enable CI/CD, and lead testing across SDLC phases with Agile teams.

The role emphasizes automation, AI-enabled testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions from Pune-based operations.

Qualifications

• Design and implement test strategies to validate software functionality and performance.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks from ground up using Selenium or equivalent.
• Lead test planning, execution, and delivery within agile environments.
• Integrate testing with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Apply risk-based testing and drive continuous improvement in quality.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Root cause analysis for identified defects, working closely with developers to provide detailed information and support defect resolution.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations to foster technical excellence and growth.

Skills

Test Automation Framework

CI/CD pipelines

Agile testing

SDET mindset

AI in testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Maven

Docker

Postman

Job description

Join us as a Test Automation Lead/ Engineer 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 Test Automation Lead/ Engineer you should have experience with:

• Have developed Test Automation Framework from ground using Selenium, JAVA, Cucumber or equivalent technology.
• 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 having knowledge on Test management tools like JIRA, Agile Central or HP ALM.
• Ability to get into detailing and troubleshoot issues & look for resolution.
• Drive all test phase of SDLC like ST,SIT,E2E, UAT.
• Good knowledge on working on Cloud Platforms.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience in API testing and automation (REST/SOAP using tools like Postman, RestAssured, Karate).
• Proficiency in programming languages (Java, or similar for automation scripting).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools (Jenkins, Gitlab, Maven, Docker).
• 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.
• Strong expertise in test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar).

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.

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.