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PVT Testing Analyst

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Job Description

Purpose of the role

To manage and improve products, and the effective execution of these products.  

Accountabilities

• Management and improvement of products using agile methodologies to support the monitoring of metrics such as usage, adoption, and customer satisfaction, and to support the development of roadmaps that aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a product.
• Collaboration with stakeholders including traders, salespeople, risk managers and technology teams to align the product vision and development process.  .
• Utilisation of market research, analysis of customer feedback and monitoring of industry trends to identify new products, features or enhancements.  .
• Development and execution of reports and presentations to communicate product updates, features, requirements, acceptance criteria and success stories to relevant stakeholders, including developers.  .
• Execution of user acceptance testing to validate product concepts, identify areas for improvement, and iterate on design prototypes.  .
• Development and execution of go-to-market strategies for a smooth launch of new products or features in collaboration with marketing, sales, and customer support teams.  .

Analyst Expectations

• To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.
• Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise
• Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise
• They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.
• If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
• OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.
• Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.
• Partner with other functions and business areas.
• Takes responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities.
• Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.
• Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.
• Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.
• Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.
• Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• 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.
• Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.
• 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.

Join us as a PVT tester at Barclays, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, as well as job-specific skillsets.

To be successful as a PVT tester, you should have experience with:

Basic / Essential Qualifications:

• Production Verification Testing (PVT) and release validation.
• Functional and end-to-end testing across digital applications.
• Test planning, test execution, and defect management.
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Automation testing concepts and frameworks.
• Customer journey and customer experience validation.
• Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Risk identification and mitigation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Working in Agile delivery environments.
• Quality assurance and software testing methodologies.
• Understanding of web, mobile, and API-based applications.
• Risk and Controls awareness.

Desirable Skillsets / Good to Have:

• Knowledge of API testing tools such as Postman or SOAP UI.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and Agile delivery tools.
• SQL and data validation skills.
• Experience in digital banking, payments, cards, or financial services.
• Knowledge of production monitoring and observability tools.
• Agile or testing certifications (ISTQB, SAFe, Agile Testing, etc.).
• Understanding of customer journey mapping and UX validation.
• Good to have some exposure with automation tools such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or similar frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute production verification testing following major and minor releases.
• Validate customer journeys across web, mobile, and servicing platforms.
• Design, maintain, and execute PVT test scenarios and test packs.
• Identify, document, and manage defects through to resolution.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and QA teams to ensure high-quality releases.
• Contribute to the automation of PVT testing processes and improve testing efficiency.
• Perform exploratory testing and customer experience validation.
• Support release readiness, go-live activities, and post-deployment verification.
• Drive continuous improvement of PVT standards, templates, and best practices.

This role will be based out of Pune, India.