Technical Test Automation Specialist

About the Role

As a Technical Test Automation Specialist at Barclays, you'll be responsible for spearheading the evolution of our digital landscape by harnessing cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings and ensure unparalleled customer experiences.

You'll 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans and strategies to validate software functionality and ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Create and execute automated test scripts, leveraging testing frameworks and tools to facilitate early detection of defects and quality issues.
• Collaborate 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.
• Collaborate 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.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with BDD using Python development and strong experience in QA – Test Automation.
• Experience of building test automation pipelines using Gitlab and exposure to Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Extensive knowledge of testing lifecycle and core testing process/techniques using different test approaches.
• Experience of using the source code control system in Gitlab and good with providing estimations, designing test plans and test strategy.
• Azure Certifications - Az104 and exposure to Terraform UI and API test automation.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle and testing methodologies.

What You'll Learn

As a Technical Test Automation Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow in a dynamic and innovative environment, where you'll be exposed to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.

You'll develop your skills in test automation, software development, and collaboration, and will have the chance to work with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes and improve software quality.

Resume Tip

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Use specific examples to demonstrate your skills and experience, and be sure to tailor your resume to the specific requirements of the job description.

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