Junior Test Automation Engineer

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues., * Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.

• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• 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.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

Analyst Expectations

• 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.

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., As a Junior Test Automation Engineer, you'll contribute throughout the full test automation lifecycle-from designing and implementing automated tests, to integrating them into CI/CD pipelines, to acting as a quality advocate across the software development process. You will work closely with engineers, analysts, and product teams to embed high-quality practices and deliver resilient, high-impact solutions.

• Modern test automation experience e.g. Playwright, Cypress.
• Strong programming skills (JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, Python).
• Experience creating maintainable test automation frameworks.

Some other highly valued skills include:

• Experience integrating tests in CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Page object model implementation.

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.

Barclays is a British universal bank, diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people. The best way to get a sense of what it's like to work with us is to experience it for yourself. Our Spring and Summer Internships give you the chance to do just that - immersing you in our culture, involving you in real projects and giving you a fantastic overview of the business. Barclays offers a wealth of opportunities for students from all degree disciplines. All they need is a commercial outlook, curious nature, and the ambition to help Barclays become the best bank it can be. In a positive, supportive environment, graduates will have the freedom to create smarter solutions every day. Whichever programme you choose, you'll learn from our people and contribute to real business challenges. You'll start to expand your knowledge of Barclays as an organisation, while tapping into your own creativity and sharing ideas with your team. As a Barclays intern, there's more to discover. There's more to become.