Test Automation Specialist Job Glasgow area,Scotland UK,Software Development

About the Role

The Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test solutions to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of complex banking applications. The role supports Barclays’ digital transformation by embedding quality early in the SDLC through test automation, API & UI validation, TDD practices, and scaled agile delivery models. The position plays a critical role in reducing risk, improving release confidence, and enabling continuous delivery across enterprise platforms.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI and API services
Develop and execute automated test scripts using Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, and Cucumber
Perform comprehensive API testing (REST services) including functional, contract, and regression testing
Embed Test‑Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior‑Driven Development (BDD) practices within teams
Collaborate with developers, product owners, and architects to validate requirements and acceptance criteria
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing
Identify, log, track, and manage defects using JIRA, ensuring adherence to defect management processes
Participate actively in scaled agile ceremonies (PI planning, sprint planning, retrospectives)
Ensure compliance with Barclays’ quality, security, and regulatory standards
Mentor junior automation engineers and contribute to automation best practices
Drive test strategy, test coverage improvement, and quality metrics reporting

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
10+ years of experience in software testing and test automation
Extensive experience in banking or regulated enterprise environments
Strong understanding of automation frameworks and test design patterns
Experience working with cross‑functional teams and distributed delivery models

Required Skills

Hands‑on experience with:
Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber (BDD)
Strong understanding of TDD principles and automation-first mindset
Experience validating REST APIs, JSON payloads, and HTTP protocols
Knowledge of CI/CD tools and automated test execution pipelines

Preferred Skills

Proven experience working in Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe / enterprise agile)
Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and quality gates

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