Job Title

Automation Test Lead

Company Name
Barclays
Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Qualification
B.Tech/B.E.
Experience
8 Years  -  10 Years
Vacancies
1
Salary Offered
Not Disclosed
Job Category
Location
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Job Description

Introduction:
• Under moderate supervision, plans & executes test project, its risks and dependencies
• Mitigate risks to Business through timely, precise automated execution and validation of test plans 
• Mitigates / escalates issues to Test Manager or Portfolio Test Lead as appropriate
• Drive test automation throughout the development lifecycle, shifting quality left 
• Leading a feature team for Test including all test responsibilities within the cycle such as sizing, scripting, testing (automation & manual) as well as defect management

What will you be doing?
• Execute automated/manual tests as required
• Develop and execute a comprehensive test automation strategy aligned with project goals and objectives. Define the scope of automation, select appropriate tools and frameworks, and establish best practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create test plans, design test cases, and identify test scenarios suitable for automation. Ensure adequate test coverage and risk assessment.
• Lead the development and maintenance of automated test scripts and frameworks. Oversee the selection and configuration of test automation tools and libraries.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the test automation team, including mentoring and coaching team members, setting performance goals, and conducting regular assessments.
• Coordinate the execution of automated test suites, analyze test results, and report defects and issues to relevant stakeholders. Ensure that testing milestones are met according to project timelines.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency in test automation workflows. Encourage a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to align test automation efforts with project objectives and priorities.
• Maintain documentation related to test automation processes, standards, and best practices. Ensure that test scripts and frameworks are well-documented for future reference.
• Stay updated with emerging test automation trends and technologies. Provide training and knowledge sharing sessions to enhance the skills of the automation team
• Actively participate in defect triage meetings, root cause analysis, and resolution discussions. Facilitate communication between development and testing teams to ensure timely issue resolution
• Increase coverage of Automation packs and pass rate in the Release Testing cycle.

What we’re looking for:
• The candidate should possess a deep understanding of test automation tools, frameworks, and programming languages (8-10 years of experience in Java, Selenium, Cucumber) and demonstrate a strong technical aptitude to guide automation efforts effectively.
• Expertise in crafting comprehensive test automation strategies, encompassing test scope definition, test planning, test case design, test execution, risk assessment, and test environment setup
• Proficient in writing and maintaining automation scripts and code, as well as knowledge of best practices for maintainable and scalable test automation.
• Experience in BDD framework and Ui Automation and API testing. 
• Extensive knowledge of Agile Test estimation techniques and CI / CD and DevOps methodologies
• Experience of using the Git source code control system

Skills that will help you in the role:
• Good knowledge in Database SQL queries.
• Exposure to various file formats
• Knowledge of Industry standard training associated with testing, experience of working within a regulatory driven change environment
• Awareness of banking applications
• Experience of the following:
• Testing across multiple browsers / devices
• Automated test data creation
• Exposure to configuration and change

Key Skills

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Posted Date
April 06, 2024
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