Java Test Analyst in Chennai, India

Join us as a Test Analyst 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 Test Analyst you should have experience with:

Experience in Core Java and automation development
Knowledge of automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, Rest assured, TestNG, Maven etc.
Experience integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab CI, with solid Git version control skills
Understanding of RESTful API concepts and JSON/XML data formats.
Experience in API testing, database testing, and end-to-end test validation across complex systems.
Experience with GitLab Duo and modern automation tooling.
Experience in supporting, maintaining, and enhancing automation frameworks across iterative development, system testing, and regression cycles.
Hands-on experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA) to manage testing lifecycle and report testing metrics.
Work closely with developers, product owners, and QA teams to ensure high-quality releases
Strong understanding of Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC) and defect management processes
Develop and execute automated test scripts for project releases independently.
Contribute to test strategy, planning, estimation, and execution
Perform defect analysis, debugging, and root cause identification
Good understanding of performance testing concepts and tools.
Basic knowledge of the payments domain, preferably within financial services.
Awareness of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across global teams
Ability to manage risks, dependencies, and timelines in a fast-paced delivery environment
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.
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.
Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. 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.
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.