QA Automation Tester

Join us as a QA Automation Tester at Barclays, This role is for a Test Automation specialist who will work in the Issuing Banking team to ensure the test suite is continuously expanded and improved, the successful applicant must embrace the Banking culture and look to automate.

To be successful as a QA Automation Tester you should have experience with:

- Strong knowledge on Provar is must.
- Strong experience in QA - Manual and Automation (Min. 9+ Years of Hands on Exp.)
- Must have Strong skills in Object Oriented Analysis and Design Concepts, Core Java 7/8, Middle tier technologies e.g. JPA/hibernate, Spring, unit testing, mocking frameworks and caching concepts clarity.
- Hands on knowledge on Web services (SOAP, REST and Micro Services) with spring.
- Strong understanding of BDD, Hands on experience in automation development and execution
- Strong knowledge of Java Programming
- Extensive knowledge of Testing lifecycle and core testing process/techniques using different test approaches
- Excellent knowledge in testing skills (provide estimations, writing test scenarios, cases, executing test cases, opening bugs, verifying bugs)
- Awareness of CI/CD and DevOps - Jenkins
- Experience of using the Git source code control system
- Excellent communication skills [verbal and written] are essential. Ability to communicate with the global team is essential
- Strong analytical capability
- Knowledge on Test automation tools-, API test automation using REST Assured tool / Karate, selenium, cucumber using Java
- Be able to communicate clearly on the status and progress of allocated activities

Some other highly valued skills may include:

- Provar Automation Tool
- Knowledge of Scrum, Agile and Kanban
- API test automation
- Knowledge of AWS
- Strong knowledge in Automation Processes
- Knowledge in Performance testing tool
- Prior experience in preparing test metrics/reports.

You may be assessed on the 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.

This role is based in 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.

**Analyst Expectations**
- To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
- Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
- Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
- They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating 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 develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
- Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
- Partner with other functions and business areas.
- Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
- Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
- Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
- Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
- Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work yo