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Job Description

This role focuses on designing, developing, and executing testing strategies to validate software functionality, performance, and user experience. The position works closely with cross‑functional teams to identify and resolve defects while improving testing processes and methodologies to maintain software quality and reliability.

Purpose of the Role

The Digital Accessibility Analyst is responsible for ensuring applications meet accessibility and quality standards through structured testing approaches. The role involves collaborating with development teams and stakeholders to enhance usability and ensure compliance with accessibility requirements.

Accountabilities

• Develop and implement detailed test plans and strategies to validate software functionality and confirm compliance with quality standards.
• Create and run automated test scripts using testing frameworks and tools to detect defects and quality issues early.
• Work with cross-functional teams to analyse requirements, participate in design discussions, and help define acceptance criteria.
• Perform root cause analysis for defects and collaborate with developers to support timely resolution.
• Partner with peers, contribute to code reviews, and support knowledge sharing to maintain strong code quality practices.
• Stay updated on technology trends and innovations, contributing to internal technology communities to support continuous improvement.

Analyst Expectations

• Provide specialist advice and support to meet stakeholder or customer needs.
• Complete assigned activities within defined timelines and quality standards.
• Manage responsibility for specific processes within the team environment.
• Support team coordination activities, including reviewing work and helping guide colleagues when required.
• Manage personal workload and contribute to projects that extend beyond the immediate team.
• Execute processes and procedures while collaborating with closely related teams.
• Offer guidance within the work area and ensure outputs meet internal and stakeholder requirements.
• Take ownership of risk management and maintain strong control practices aligned with regulations and internal policies.
• Develop an understanding of how different teams contribute to the broader function and collaborate effectively.
• Build knowledge of underlying principles and practices within the work area and apply previous experience to decision making.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information to stakeholders when required.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders to understand and address their needs.

Colleagues are expected to demonstrate Barclays values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship, along with the Barclays mindset to Empower, Challenge and Drive.

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Understanding of accessibility standards such as WCAG and familiarity with accessibility testing tools and techniques.
• Awareness of assistive technologies, including screen readers.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability to identify accessibility issues.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts in both written and verbal formats.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Skills

• Experience conducting accessibility testing aligned with WCAG 2.2 using manual and automated techniques for web or mobile applications.
• Understanding of usability and accessibility requirements for individuals with a wide range of disabilities.
• Familiarity with project delivery frameworks such as Agile and Waterfall.
• Experience delivering accessibility awareness or technical training sessions.
• Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies related to digital accessibility.

Candidates may be assessed on critical skills including risk and controls, change and transformation, strategic thinking, business awareness, and digital or technology capabilities.