Senior Automation Engineer Job at Barclays (Glasgow)

Senior Automation Engineer

Barclays

Location:
United Kingdom , Glasgow

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Join Barclays as a Senior QA Test Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of a strategic Payment Program initiative focused on enhancing payment validation processes, strengthening system reliability, and delivering high-quality financial technology solutions. We are looking for an experienced QA professional with a strong background in Agile testing methodologies and proven expertise in both manual and automated testing across the full software development lifecycle. In this role, you will contribute to the design and implementation of scalable QA architecture, develop robust regression testing frameworks, and ensure end-to-end quality assurance for complex financial products and payment platforms.

Job Responsibility:

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

Requirements:

Strong experience in manual and automation testing within Agile environments
Proven expertise in regression testing and end-to-end QA delivery
Hands-on experience with Java, Cucumber, JavaScript

Nice to have:

Understanding of financial products and investment banking systems
Open mindset toward adopting AI-driven development and testing tools (Copilot, Cloud)
Python

What we offer:

Competitive holiday allowance
Life assurance
Private medical care
Pension contribution

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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