Test Automation Specialist

About the Company

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem. Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 21 sequential quarters of growth with $389.7M in Q1 FY26 revenue, up 3.9% Q-o-Q and 18.8% Y-o-Y growth. Our 25,000+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been named the fastest-growing Indian IT services brand in the “Brand Finance India 100” 2025 report. We were also cited as a Leader in the ISG Provider LensTM 2025 for Digital Engineering Services 2025 and the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Application Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.

About the Role

The Test Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test solutions to ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of complex banking applications. The role supports Barclays’ digital transformation by embedding quality early in the SDLC through test automation, API & UI validation, TDD practices, and scaled agile delivery models. The position plays a critical role in reducing risk, improving release confidence, and enabling continuous delivery across enterprise platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks for UI and API services
• Develop and execute automated test scripts using Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, and Cucumber
• Perform comprehensive API testing (REST services) including functional, contract, and regression testing
• Embed Test‐Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior‐Driven Development (BDD) practices within teams
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and architects to validate requirements and acceptance criteria
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing
• Identify, log, track, and manage defects using JIRA, ensuring adherence to defect management processes
• Participate actively in scaled agile ceremonies (PI planning, sprint planning, retrospectives)
• Ensure compliance with Barclays’ quality, security, and regulatory standards
• Mentor junior automation engineers and contribute to automation best practices
• Drive test strategy, test coverage improvement, and quality metrics reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in software testing and test automation
• Extensive experience in banking or regulated enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of automation frameworks and test design patterns
• Experience working with cross‐functional teams and distributed delivery models

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in API & UI test automation
• Hands‐on experience with: Playwright, Selenium, Cypress, Cucumber (BDD)
• Strong understanding of TDD principles and automation-first mindset
• Experience validating REST APIs, JSON payloads, and HTTP protocols
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and automated test execution pipelines

Preferred Skills

• Proven experience working in Scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe / enterprise agile)
• Proficient in JIRA and end‐to‐end defect lifecycle management
• Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and quality gates

Our company fosters a values-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to:

• Accelerate growth, both professionally and personally
• Impact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologies
• Enjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the core
• Unlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry’s best

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers.

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”