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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA Automation Engineer - **Company:** Barclays - **Location:** Hanover, NJ, United States - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Code Review, Linux, Financial Information EXchange, Gradle, Apache Maven, Strategies of Testing, Testng, Gitlab, Information Technology - **Published:** May 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a7ca2687ff8419da ## About the Role * Experience and knowledge of software testing principles with a clear focus on test automation over manual testing * Experience with Trading Platforms and FIX protocol highly preferred * Considerable experience with Java programming, Linux/Unix, Gitlab, Maven, Gradle, TestNG * The ability to quickly learn new technologies and operate effectively in new environments with excellent communication and assessing skills * Considerable attention to detail and problem-solving abilities Other highly valued skills include: * Review and assess requirement specifications to develop effective test strategies and plans * Write, execute, and automate test scenarios * Experience with CI/CD pipelines * Quality Intelligence, (QI) experience or enthusiast * Background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. ## Description Embark on a transformative journey as a QA Automation Engineer. At Barclays, our vision is clear to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role, you will be part of our eTrading Technology team. You'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness advanced technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences., 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., * 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 * To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. * Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes * If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. * OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. * 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. 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