Test Automation Lead

1203 Barclays Global Serv. Cent; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Test Automation Lead in Pune to design, develop, and execute testing strategies ensuring software quality and reliability. You will lead automation efforts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement across testing processes.

You will mentor a team, advise on testing practices, and contribute to policy development while aligning with Barclays values and leadership expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Java, Cucumber)
• Cloud platforms experience
• Hands-on AI adaptation capability
• Automation to reduce lead time
• Strong experience in agile test processes, planning, execution, and delivery
• Detail-oriented with strong troubleshooting
• Experience implementing test DevOps/CI-CD pipelines
• Banking domain knowledge considered a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of Test Automation Frameworks using Selenium, Java, and Cucumber.
• Create and execute automated test scripts to detect defects early.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Perform root-cause analysis and support defect resolution with developers.
• Promote code quality through peer reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Stay updated on industry trends and contribute to technology communities.

Skills

Test automation framework

Cloud platforms

AI adaptation

Automation lead time reduction

Agile testing processes

Troubleshooting

CI/CD pipeline

Banking domain knowledge

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 the 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.

Join us as a Test Automation Lead at Barclays

Join us as a Test Automation Lead 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.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

To be successful as a Test Automation Lead , you should have experience with:

• Lead in developing Test Automation Framework using Selenium, JAVA, Cucumber or equivalent technology
• Good knowledge on working on Cloud Platforms
• Handson AI adaption capability
• Demonstrate Automation able to reduce overall Lead time
• Strong Experience in agile test processes, test management, test planning, execution, and delivery.
• Ability to get into detailing and troubleshoot issues & look for resolution

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Implemented test Devops CI/CD pipeline
• Banking domain knowledge
• Ability to get into detailing and troubleshoot issues & look for resolution

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.

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.