Test Engineer

Job Description Join us as a Test Engineer at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as experience with Testing terminologies, Automation knowledge as well as job-specific skillsets. To be successful as a Test Engineer you should have experience with: Basic/ Essential Qualifications - Experience or extensive knowledge in testing. - Knowledge of Selenium and Java. - Understanding of technology and the banking industry. - Decision-making ability and strong attention to detail. - Experience or knowledge in testing and defect management. - Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently. - Right attitude and adaptability to quickly thrive in new environments. - Ability to use and understand artificial intelligence tools to enhance testing processes and digital solutions. Desirable Skillsets/ Good To Have - Awareness on banking applications - Good communication Skills, Smart presentability - Educational Qualification: BE (Masters in Computers or similar) / BCA - Certification: ISTQB/ CSTE / CSQA This role will be based out of (Chennai). 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. Analyst Expectations - To meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through specialist advice and support - Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard which will impact both the role itself and surrounding roles. - Likely to have responsibility for specific processes within a team - They may lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources. They supervise a team, allocate work requirements and coordinate team resources. - 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 manage own workload, take responsibility for the implementation of systems and processes within own work area and participate on projects broader than direct team. - Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of closely related teams. - Check work of colleagues within team to meet internal and stakeholder requirements. - Provide specialist advice and support pertaining to own work area. - Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct. - Maintain and continually build an understanding of how all teams in area contribute to the objectives of the broader sub-function, delivering impact on the work of collaborating teams. - Continually develop awareness of the underlying principles and concepts on which the work within the area of responsibility is based, building upon administrative / operational expertise. - Make judgements based on practise and previous experience. - Assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate options under circumstances that are not covered by procedures. - Communicate sensitive or difficult information to customers in areas related specifically to customer advice or day to day administrative requirements. - Build relationships with stakeholders/ customers to identify and address their needs. 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.