Senior Test Automation Engineer (QA/SDET)

Job Overview To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues. Responsibilities Development and delivery of high‑quality software solutions using industry‑aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring code is scalable, maintainable, and optimised 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. Participation in code reviews and promotion of a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing. Staying informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contributing to the organisation’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. Lead collaborative, multi‑year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identifying the need for additional specialisation when required. Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross‑functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment in support of the control and governance agenda. Qualifications Validated ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable automation frameworks. Considerable knowledge of software testing principles with a clear focus on test automation over manual testing. Ample understanding of test automation design patterns, test data management, and reporting. Considerable experience with Java programming, Linux/Unix, Gitlab, Maven, Gradle, TestNG, and CI/CD pipelines. Excellent communication and analytical skills with the ability to collaborate with developers to influence quality at code and design level. Experience with trading platforms and FIX protocol highly preferred. Demonstrated accountability with debugging unfamiliar systems, writing documentation, and supporting cross‑team efforts. Experience with performance testing concepts. Quality Intelligence (QI) experience or enthusiasm. Background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Benefits & Compensation Minimum Salary: $170,000 – Maximum Salary: $230,000. The salary information above includes only base salary or base hourly rate and does not include other compensation or benefits that may be available. Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances. This position is eligible for an incentive award. #J-18808-Ljbffr