hackajob is collaborating with Barclays to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

Join us as an Gen AI Test Automation Engineer at Barclays where you will spearhead the evolution of our infrastructure and deployment pipelines, driving innovation and operational excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to build and manage robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure, ensuring seamless delivery of our digital solutions.

To be successful as an Gen AI Test Automation Engineer, you should have experience with:

Advanced proficiency in Large Language Models (LLM), LangChain, and LangGraph frameworks

Expert-level Python programming skills with focus on test automation

Hands-on experience with Generative AI and Agentic AI implementations

Strong background in

• Generative AI
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Understanding (NLU)
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Comprehensive knowledge of AWS services, particularly Bedrock, Lambda, and CloudWatch
• Experience designing and implementing cloud-based testing solutions
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git, Stash)
• Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins
• Deep understanding of Agile methodology and SDLC best practices
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with development teams to ensure testability and quality
• Proven expertise in UI and mobile testing methodologies
• Proficiency with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) testing frameworks
• Experience with test management tools including Jira, Xray, and ALM
• Strong understanding of test optimization strategies and efficiency improvements
  
  

Some Other Highly Valued Skills May Include

• Design and implement AI-driven test automation solutions
• Optimize testing processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
• Ensure continuous testing through robust CI/CD pipeline integration
• Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle
  
  

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.

The role is based out of Pune.

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

• 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.