Description
We are seeking a QA Analyst to join our team at Barclays in Pune. As a QA Analyst, you will 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.
Accountabilities
- Development and implementation of comprehensive test plans and strategies to validate software functionality and ensure compliance with established quality standards.
- Creation and execution of 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, 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.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with Selenium web driver with Web/Angular-based applications, Playwright.
- Thorough knowledge of BDD with cucumber/feature files.
- Experience and extensive knowledge of API automation tools using REST Assured tool/Postman, Karate, etc.
- Experience in CI/CD tools like GITLAB.
- Extensive knowledge of Testing lifecycle and core testing process/techniques using different test approaches and manual testing.
- Relevant experience with implementation of test strategy and frameworks needed to test all the dimensions of a complex, high-throughput distributed system including functional correctness, performance, scale, and security.
- Good understanding of NFT - Performance testing tools (Jmeter and Load Runner).
- Good understanding of Database design with the ability to write complex SQL queries.
Nice to Have
- Candidates with experience in Banking Compliance domain preferred.
- Specific knowledge of financial products such as Equities or Commodities.
- Experience of working with UI testing tools like Selenium, Playwright.
- Experience of working with API Automation like Rest Assured, Karate, Postman.
- Ability to identify issues and risks with projects which may impact delivery timelines; and cognizance to escalate issues with vendors/management as required.
- Good to know performance testing tool like LoadRunner, Jmeter.