Automation Test Lead

Job Description

Date live: Sep. 17, 2020Location: PuneReference Code: 90269992Business Area: COO & FunctionsArea of Expertise: OperationsContract: PermanentJob Title:Automation Test LeadLocation: PuneIntroduction:

• To develop and review test code, devise smart testing strategies to validate large-scale software development and deployments.
• Pair/Partner with developers to embed quality into product development by reviewing unit and integration tests.
• Develop and implement automation strategies for right ratio of unit, API and GUI tests
• Creation/Automation of test data and test harnesses
• Develop test harness, data generation tools, test mocks to support unit and API level testing

What will you be doing

• Key specific accountabilities.
• Support estimation of Quality engineering tasks for the assigned project.
• Scope quality engineering engagements, including delivery effort, delivery timescales and external dependencies for test automation
• Detailed design for test engineering solutions and verification of this with test team stakeholders and BTS architecture and design authorities
• Test Planning and assisting developers in designing unit & integration tests
• Create Test ware - estimates, scenarios, cases, data & tests.
• Review & execute unit & integration tests.
• Execute Tests and collate evidence.
• Deliver all planned automated testing as part of done , including unit tests for any framework code developed
• Integration: Services, Components, Integrations (medium tests)
• System: User stories, End to End (large tests)
• Ensure automation frameworks meet current requirements and coding standards and maintain new & existing automated tests
• Create & maintain mocks/stubs/harnesses/fakes/virtual services for all testing
• Participate in code & design reviews and assist developers in designing testable code
• Collaborate with Test Engineer in supporting exploratory testing
• Defect reporting and tracking.
• Mentor and support junior team members and/or lead a small team of associate SETs.
• Monitor team progress and Communicate with stakeholders on test engineering progress and maturity
• Support and maintenance for test code and frameworks/test harnesses
• Sharing of re-usable components to test engineering colleagues and other test teams
• Deliver test automation improvement initiatives within the project group.
• Conform to established best practices and any appropriate test automation standard

• Stakeholder management and leadership.
• The person will be interacting with both internal and external stakeholders
• Individual will co-ordinate with Business in explaining the scope of requirements and corresponding tests that will be carried out. Seek feedback on the coverage and update as applicable
• Coordinate with Change Managers in briefing the plan and approach. Providing updates on an agreed frequency on the progress v/s the plan. Re-plan if necessary depending on the timeline, budget and scope
• Coordinate with SM, Leads and share the plan, approach, Test Strategy, Test Scenarios & Test Cases
• Brief the scrum teams on test scenarios, defects, progress of testing and seek input on the coverage
• Hold discussion with the internal stakeholders to provide update on the progress of the project
• Decision making and problem solving.
• The individual should have the capability to analyse and understand the automation scripts developed by the team members and t be able to modify / alter them if necessary
• Risk and Control: All Barclays colleagues have to 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

What we re looking for:

• 8-12 years of Software Testing and relevant quality assurance (QA) technical experience
• Possess excellent domain knowledge on Credit card lifecycle and past experience on Vision Plus
• Able to manage a team of 3-4 testers and also work as an SME for all modules in the credit card transaction lifecycle authorization, clearing, posting & billing
• Involved in System testing, Regression testing, End to End testing
• Testing background in credit card domain and a thorough understanding of the overall lifecycle of transaction processing for a credit card.
• Strong automated testing skills using standard test tools and techniques such as Selenium or equivalent.
• Prior experience of API testing and a thorough understanding of REST API standards. Exposure to Karate Framework, rest-assured, https client java libraries and postman scripts
• Hands on with tools like junit, testng, nunit, webdriver, jmeter, soapui, selenium, ranorex, seetest, fitnesse, cucumber etc
• Able to run SQL queries and do data validation as part of testing process

Where will you be working PuneBe More at BarclaysAt 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 Everything we do is shaped by the five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Our values inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.Our DiversityWe 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 BenefitsOur customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. Thats 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 dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility, then please discuss this with us.Apply,

Keyskills :
seleniumsql queriesautomationtest datatest casesqtpapi testingtest harnesstest strategyrisk management frameworkuser storiesagilecredit card domain