Test Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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

• Development and implementation of comprehensive test plans and strategies to validate software functionality and ensure compliance with established quality standards.

• Creation and execution automated test scripts, leveraging testing frameworks and tools to facilitate early detection of defects and quality issues. .

• 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.

• Root cause analysis for identified defects, working closely with developers to provide detailed information and support defect resolution.

• Collaboration 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.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.

• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes

• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others.

• OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.

• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.

• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.

• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.

• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.

• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.

• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.

• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

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 a Test Engineer at Barclays, where you'll play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and integrity of critical technology solutions. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing testing strategies to validate functionality, data accuracy, and overall system performance across complex business and technology environments. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll identify and resolve defects, support successful project delivery, and drive continuous improvements to testing processes and methodologies, helping to ensure outstanding outcomes for our customers and colleagues.

To be successful as a Test Analyst, you should have experience with:

• Extensive SQL query writing skills for data validation, reconciliation, and defect investigation.
• Gathering, analysing, and understanding business requirements to create comprehensive test scenarios and test cases.
• System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Regression Testing across multiple applications and platforms.
• Defect management processes, including logging, tracking, prioritisation, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Executing functional and non-functional testing activities throughout the Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC).
• Data validation and end-to-end testing across complex systems and interfaces.
• Creating detailed test plans, test cases, test scripts, and test execution reports.
• Working with defect management and test management tools such as Jira.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders, developers, project managers, and testing teams to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Identifying test coverage gaps and driving improvements in testing processes and quality standards.
• Performing risk-based testing and supporting release validation activities.
• Analysing defects, troubleshooting issues, and providing clear recommendations for resolution.
• Supporting test planning, estimation, execution, and reporting activities throughout project lifecycles.
• Validating business requirements and ensuring solutions meet functional and data quality expectations.
• Managing multiple testing activities simultaneously within a fast-paced delivery environment.
• Producing clear and concise testing documentation and progress updates for stakeholders.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Banking, financial services, or financial reporting domain knowledge.
• Experience testing regulatory, reporting, or data-intensive applications.
• Stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with large datasets and complex data validation requirements.
• Knowledge of Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Familiarity with test automation concepts and automation testing frameworks.
• Experience working with distributed teams across multiple locations and time zones.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills.
• Understanding of risk and controls within a regulated financial services environment.
• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased testing efficiency.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in the role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific testing, data validation, and quality assurance skills.

This role is based in our Glasgow office.