Test Automation Engineer

Barclays • Whippany, NJ

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About The Position

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. Embark on a transformative journey as a Test Automation Engineer. At Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking and craft innovative solutions. As a Test Automation Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, performance, and resilience of our technology platforms. You will design and execute robust automation frameworks, strengthen end-to-end testing strategies, and enable seamless digital experiences for our clients. This role offers the opportunity to drive quality engineering practices, collaborate across diverse technology teams, and deliver impactful solutions that shape the future of banking.

Requirements

• Designing and implementing automation frameworks using Java, TestNG, JMeter, and related tools
• Building and executing test strategies across Functional, Regression, Performance, Security, and End-to-End testing
• Developing and testing APIs, Microservices, and UI components with technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Git, GitLab, and related frameworks
• Working with databases such as Oracle SQL and MySQL to support test data and validation

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Strategic Testing Transformation initiatives
• Exposure to Cloud platforms
• Good knowledge of Release, Deployment, and Change Management (ITIL)

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, 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.

Benefits

• Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.
• This position is eligible for an incentive award.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees