Qa Test Automation Engineer, Citi

Citi

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Description:

Citi is looking for a highly-skilled QA Test Automation Engineer (AVP level) experienced with Java and Selenium. The role involves testing for major FX eTrading applications, creating automated test frameworks, and ensuring software quality while optimizing QA processes. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package with a hybrid work model.

Job Responsibility:

Delivering independent testing for major applications belonging to the FX eTrading stack
Test case design & development, manual test case execution, test automation development, reviews of requirements, and other project artifacts
Implementation and execution of automation test frameworks for functional and non-functional testing
Assist the QA lead in the quantification and tracking of automation test coverage, designing testing KPIs, and reporting on corresponding metrics
Acting as a quality gate before software products are delivered to our clients
Identifying and highlighting ways to continuously optimise the way in which QA function operates to create an efficient, scalable team
Work with the business and Production Support to investigate issues and prevent production defects
Identifies, recommends and implements process improvements to enhance testing strategies
Exhibits good understanding of concepts and principles in own technical area and a basic knowledge of these elements in other areas
Resolves problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents.

Requirements:

Experience of developing, extending and executing test automation frameworks
Experience of coding in Java to a working level
Experience Building Test Automation Frameworks from Scratch
Experience of working in Agile development teams and knowledge of BDD / TDD
Experience of both UI and server side testing
Experience in test analysis and manual testing
Strong test analysis and test case creation skills
Strong knowledge of test methodologies and experience of implementing test automation best practices
Professional experience with Application Lifecycle Management tools for example Atlassian Jira
Unix / Linux skills.

Nice to have:

Experience of working on Single Dealer Platforms
FX and Local Market experience
Experience of integrating automation tests into the build process e.g. Jenkins, Teamcity
Experience with high-volume low-latency highly available IT systems, understanding of their architecture and SLAs
Business domain knowledge of front office trading in FX, Rates or commodities, e.g. Pricing, Order Execution, and Trading/Auto hedge risk management
ISEB or ISTQB certification or equivalent
Working knowledge of acceptance test frameworks (e.g. using Fitnesse, Cucumber) and programming or scripting languages
Working knowledge and demonstrable use of Python.

What we offer:

27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
A discretional annual performance-related bonus
Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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