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
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Development and implementation of comprehensive test plans and strategies to
validate software functionality and ensure compliance with established
quality standards.
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Creation and execution automated test scripts, leveraging testing frameworks
and tools to facilitate early detection of defects and quality issues.
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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.
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Root cause analysis for identified defects, working closely with developers
to provide detailed information and support defect resolution.
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Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture
of code quality and knowledge sharing.
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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
- Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
- Partner with other functions and business areas.
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Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and
activities.
- Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
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Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to
risk mitigation.
- Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
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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.
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Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function
integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products,
services and processes within the function.
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Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the
achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
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Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information,
paying attention to detail.
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Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the
application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by
precedents.
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Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive
information.
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Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function,
while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the
organisation.
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.
Join us as Payments Automation Tester at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the
evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll
harness cutting-edge technology to evolutionise our digital offerings,
ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.
To be successful as a Payments Automation Tester you should have experience
with:
- Java
- Selenium
- APIs
- Payments domain
Some other highly valued skills may include:
- Service virtualization
- GPP
- MassPay
You may be assessed on 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.