About the Company

Barclays is a global financial services provider committed to innovation, digital transformation, and delivering secure, scalable banking solutions. With a strong focus on technology-driven excellence, Barclays empowers its teams to build next-generation infrastructure and software solutions that serve millions of customers worldwide.

Introduction

Barclays is hiring a Software Engineer to drive the evolution of infrastructure and deployment pipelines. This role focuses on building robust, scalable, and secure systems while leveraging modern automation frameworks and cloud technologies. You will work in a collaborative Agile environment, contributing to high-quality software delivery and continuous innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development & Automation

Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions using modern programming languages and frameworks.
Build and enhance automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, TestNG, and JUnit.
Implement API and backend automation using REST Assured and validate JSON/XML responses.

Testing & Quality Assurance

Execute end-to-end, integration, and non-functional testing across multiple phases including SIT and CIT.
Apply BDD/TDD practices using tools like Cucumber and Specification by Example.
Perform defect management, root cause analysis, and maintain quality metrics.

CI/CD & DevOps

Integrate automation frameworks with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, Maven, and Gradle.
Support deployment processes and ensure seamless delivery of applications.
Work within Agile and DevOps methodologies to enhance delivery efficiency.

Collaboration & Governance

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers and designers.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
Ensure adherence to secure coding practices and regulatory standards.

Continuous Improvement

Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Contribute to internal technology communities and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Drive improvements in processes, tools, and engineering practices.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong experience in Java-based test automation frameworks.
Hands-on experience with Selenium, Playwright, TestNG, and JUnit.
Experience in API testing, REST APIs, and JSON/XML validation.
Knowledge of Agile, DevOps, SDLC, and CI/CD practices.
Proficiency with tools such as Jenkins, Git, Maven, or Gradle.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.
Familiarity with BDD/TDD frameworks like Cucumber.
Knowledge of test governance, reporting, and dashboards.
Experience designing scalable automation frameworks in enterprise environments.
Understanding of risk management, compliance, and secure coding practices.

Why Join Us / Benefits

Work on cutting-edge infrastructure and automation technologies.
Collaborate with global teams in a high-impact environment.
Opportunity to influence large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.
Exposure to enterprise-level systems, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices.