Test Engineer

Test Engineer

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.

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.

Join us as a Test Engineer at Barclays, responsible for supporting the successful delivery of Location Strategy projects to plan, budget, agreed quality and governance standards. You'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.

To be successful as an Ab Initio Test Analyst you should have experience with:

• Ab Initio GDE (Graphical Development Environment) for graph analysis and testing
• Co>Operating System for job execution monitoring and performance testing
• EME (Enterprise Meta Environment) for metadata validation
• DML scripting for custom data validation and test automation
• Payment & Acquiring business domain knowledge with focus on financial data flows
• Strong experience in ETL QA methodologies - both manual validation and automated testing
• Data quality testing including completeness, accuracy, and consistency validation
• Source-to-target mapping verification and data lineage testing
• Advanced SQL skills for database validation and data comparison
• Unix/Linux shell scripting for test automation and file processing
• Performance testing of large-volume financial datasets
• Mainframe integration testing with Ab Initio systems
• Ability to manage multiple Ab Initio testing projects simultaneously
• Strong analytical capability for complex data transformation validation
• ETL test estimation, strategy creation, and planning expertise
• Excellent communication skills for global stakeholder engagement
• Strong experience in Agile methodology for iterative ETL development
• Test metrics and reporting for Ab Initio pipeline performance
• Experience with CI/CD integration for Ab Initio deployments

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Ab Initio certification or advanced training
• Experience with Ab Initio Conduct>It for data quality rules
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance testing for financial data
• Integration testing with downstream systems and data warehouses

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 and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is based in Pune.