Job Description

Job Title: Lead Test Specialist Location: Pune
About Barclays Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.
Risk and Control Objective Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards.
Working Flexibly We’re committed to providing a supportive and inclusive culture and environment for you to work in. This environment recognises and supports ways to balance your personal needs, alongside the professional needs of our business. Providing the opportunity for all our employees, globally to work flexibly empowers each of us to work in a way that suits our lives as well as enabling us to better service our customers’ and clients’ needs. Whether you have family commitments or you’re a carer, or whether you need study time or wish to pursue personal interests, our approach to working flexibly is designed to help you balance your life. If you would like some flexibility then please discuss this with the hiring manager.

• Expert in Test Management, Resource Management, Test Estimation, Test Reporting
• Expert in designing Testing Frameworks: BDD Cucumber, Hybrid,Keyword

driven, PageobjectModel(POM) Exert in Service Virtulisation

• Write, Optimise, Maintain & Execute Test Automation scripts with pre and post conditioning.
• Executes Automated Tests and collates evidence for Test automation progress reporting and tracking.
• Articulates the tests executed, data used, the results and defects to project stakeholders
• Solid understanding on the Testing frameworks(BDD/TDD/Hybrid)
• Understand the designs and work on implementation
• Support colleagues with Test Automation queries.
• Able to peer review test scripts.
• Mentor colleagues
• Improve process related to testing and test automation.
• Bring innovative ideas to solve technical challenges

What will you be doing?

• Expert in designing Testing Frameworks: BDD Cucumber, Hybrid, Keyword

driven, PageobjectModel(POM)

• Expert in data management and data optimisation tools and techniques
• Write high quality, reusable tests in gherkin script writing along with functional team.
• Support new feature enhancements by writing Automation code using Java, Selenium, JQuery, and Cucumber.
• Responsible for implementing new enhancements in the existing code, maintenance of existing framework and functions, development of new test automation framework as required
• Optimise Test Data activities and look at new ways of test data recording.
• Set up and Execute Automated tests and record evidence for Web and Mobile channel testing
• Raise defects with appropriate amount of details
• Create query log/ mind map/ flow charts as and when required.
• Constant communication and follow-ups with various stake holders to track deliverable during test automation and dry-run phases where applicable. Escalate issues to LM as appropriate
• Complete tasks / deliverables within schedule constraints (for self)
• Maintain the documentation on confluence whenever applicable.
• Collaborate and communicate with other Test team members to build efficient solutions.
• Understand requirements and Low Level Design
• Understand and Adhere to testing standards already laid out

What we’re looking for:

• Execute: indicates skills needed to carry out Test related activities
• Service: indicates skills needed to support Test related activities
• Manage: indicates skills needed to manage Test related activities
• Excellence: indicates skills needed to design/build Test related activities

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Practioner AWS Cloud Services
• Performance testing (Using JMeter)
• Devops
• Data Visualization Tools
• Test Management, Resource Management, Test Estimation, Test Reporting
• Other Testing Tools : CA LISA ( SV)
• Pen testing / OAT Testing/Business Testing
• Data Management Tools
• Tableau/Kibana/Grafana/Splunk/AppD

Where will you be working? Pune Be More at Barclays At Barclays, each day is about being more – as a professional, and as a person. ‘Be More @ Barclays’ represents our core promise to all current and future employees. It’s the characteristic that we want to be associated with as an employer, and at the heart of every employee experience. We empower our colleagues to Be More Globally Connected, working on international projects that improve the way millions of customers handle their finances. Be More Inspired by working alongside the most talented people in the industry, and delivering imaginative new solutions that are redefining the future of finance. Be More Impactful by having the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, and Be More Valued for who you are. Interested and want to know more about Barclays? Visit home.barclays/who-we-are/ for more details. Our Values Purpose, Values and Mindset
We deploy finance responsibly to support people and businesses, acting with empathy and integrity, championing innovation and sustainability, for the common good and the long term. Our values underpin everything we do: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship.
Respect We harness the power of diversity and inclusion in our business, trust those we work with, and value everyone's contribution. Integrity We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness in all we do. Service We act with empathy and humility, putting the people and businesses we serve at the centre of what we do. Excellence We champion innovation, and use our energy, expertise and resources to make a positive difference. Stewardship We prize sustainability, and are passionate about leaving things better than we found them. Our Mindset shapes how we take action, living by our Values, driven by our Purpose, always with our customers and clients at the heart of what we do; our Mindset is to Empower, Challenge and Drive.
Empower Trust and support each other to deliver. Make decisions with those closest to the topic. Include diverse perspectives. Celebrate success and learn from failure. Challenge Question whether things can be done better. Use insights based on data to inform decisions. Be curious about how we can adapt and improve. Speak up and be open to alternative viewpoints. Drive Focus on outcomes. Deliver with pace. Be passionate and ambitious about what we do. Take personal responsibility. Actively build collaborative relationships to get things done. Our Diversity We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Our Benefits Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our flexible working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility, then please discuss this with us.