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Barclays

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Chennai
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must have risk controls, testing skills, a legal right to work, and strong collaboration, analysis, and problem-solving abilities while managing quality standards and influencing decisions.
  • You will develop test plans, execute automated scripts, collaborate on requirements, analyze defects, support resolutions, participate in code reviews, and stay updated on technology trends.

Requirements

  • - 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.
  • - Legal Right to Work in any role that you apply for.
  • - If you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays, or you would require sponsorship from Barclays, you must declare this as part of your application.
  • - Sponsored visas are role and entity specific and any changes must be reviewed.
  • - Ensure you are working on the correct visa at all times.
  • - Failure to accurately disclose your visa status or Legal Right to Work may result in your application or any employment offer being withdrawn at any time.
  • - 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.
  • - Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
  • - Partner with other functions and business areas.
  • - Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
  • - Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
  • - Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
  • - Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
  • - 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.
  • - 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.
  • - Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
  • - Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.
  • - Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.
  • - Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
  • - Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.

Responsibilities

  • - 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.

FAQs

What is the primary purpose of the SME UAT Test Execution role at Barclays?

The primary purpose of the role is 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, ensuring software quality and reliability.

What are the key accountabilities of this position?

The key accountabilities include the development and implementation of comprehensive test plans, creation and execution of automated test scripts, collaboration with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, and root cause analysis for identified defects, among others.

Is sponsorship available for this role?

Yes, sponsorship is available, but it must be declared in the application if you currently hold a work visa sponsored by Barclays or require sponsorship from Barclays.

What expectations does Barclays have for analysts in this role?

Analysts are expected to impact the work of related teams, partner with other functions, manage risk and strengthen controls, influence decision-making, and communicate complex information effectively, among others.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities to stay informed of industry technology trends, contribute to the organization's technology communities, and promote a culture of technical excellence and growth.

What values are expected to be demonstrated by colleagues at Barclays?

Colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, as well as the Barclays Mindset to Empower, Challenge, and Drive.

What skills are assessed for success in this role?

Key critical skills assessed include risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, and job-specific technical skills.

Will I work independently or as part of a team in this role?

You will work as part of a team, collaborating with peers and cross-functional teams to enhance software quality and continuously improve testing processes and methodologies.

Barclays

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1690
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide. Barclays is a trading name of Barclays Bank PLC and its subsidiaries. Barclays Bank PLC is registered in England and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England. Registered No. 1026167. Registered office: 1 Churchill Place, London E14 5HP.