Test Automation Specialist

About the Role The Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test solutions to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of complex banking applications. The role supports Barclays' digital transformation by embedding quality early in the SDLC through test automation, API & UI validation, TDD practices, and scaled agile delivery models. The position plays a critical role in reducing risk, improving release confidence, and enabling continuous delivery across enterprise platforms. Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI and API services
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, and Cucumber
• Perform comprehensive API testing (REST services) including functional, contract, and regression testing
• Embed Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices within teams
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and architects to validate requirements and acceptance criteria
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing
• Identify, log, track, and manage defects using JIRA, ensuring adherence to defect management processes
• Participate actively in scaled agile ceremonies (PI planning, sprint planning, retrospectives)
• Ensure compliance with Barclays' quality, security, and regulatory standards
• Mentor junior automation engineers and contribute to automation best practices
• Drive test strategy, test coverage improvement, and quality metrics reporting
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in software testing and test automation
• Extensive experience in banking or regulated enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of automation frameworks and test design patterns
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and distributed delivery models
Required Skills
• Hands-on experience with: Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber (BDD)
• Strong understanding of TDD principles and automation-first mindset
• Experience validating REST APIs, JSON payloads, and protocols
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and automated test execution pipelines
Preferred Skills
• Proven experience working in Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe / enterprise agile)
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and quality gates
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• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in software testing and test automation
• Extensive experience in banking or regulated enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of automation frameworks and test design patterns
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and distributed delivery models, Hands-on experience with: Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber (BDD)
• Strong understanding of TDD principles and automation-first mindset
• Experience validating REST APIs, JSON payloads, and protocols
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and automated test execution pipelines
Preferred Skills
• Proven experience working in Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe / enterprise agile)
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and quality gates