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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Automation Specialist - **Company:** Persistent Systems - **Location:** Glasgow, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Behavior-Driven Development, Code Coverage, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), JSON, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Selenium, Web Services, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Cypress (Programming Language), Information Technology, Playwright, Restful APIs, Cucumber (Software), Api Management - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815251553-test-automation-specialist ## About the Role * 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, * 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 ## Description 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 "Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind." ## Related Videos - [Proactive monitoring and smoke testing in your production environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/139-proactive-monitoring-and-smoke-testing-in-your-production-environment) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) - [How not to test ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/175-how-not-to-test) - [Old tools, new tricks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1916-old-tools-new-tricks) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How to create a test plan for software testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/56-how-to-create-a-test-plan-for-software-testing) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)