QA Automation Engineer - Java and Selenium (AVP) - Citi

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in London is hiring a QA Automation Engineer with strong experience in Java and Selenium. The candidate will develop automation scripts, define test plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality product delivery. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and extensive benefits including annual leave and private medical care.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Private Medical Care

Pension Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Employee discounts

Access to learning resources

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering QA for Front Office Trading Systems.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java and Selenium.
• Expertise in CI tools like Jenkins.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation scripts for UI and API testing.
• Define test plans and test cases for functional testing.
• Collaborate with global teams to ensure product quality.

Skills

Java programming

Selenium

QA automation

Git

API testing

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jenkins

ALM

OpenShift

Job description

Overview

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Job Overview

QA Automation Engineer - Java and Selenium (AVP)

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly-skilled Automation Engineer (AVP level) with strong hands-on experience in Java and Selenium. The ideal candidate should have investment banking experience with a track record of QA in Front Office Trading Systems, excellent communication skills and expertise in industry-standard tools like Jira, ALM, Zephyr, Confluence, Jenkins, OpenShift, and Jenkins pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop automation scripts and framework libraries for both UI and API testing.
• Actively participate in Delivery Feature Teams with regards to impact analysis of design and implementation.
• Define test plans and test cases for functional and end-to-end testing.
• Drive in-sprint automation of Feature Deliveries, whilst championing automation best practices.
• Perform detailed root cause analysis of defects and manage fix/retest cycles until sign off.
• Produce regular Test Reports to communicate delivery health to key stakeholders.
• Mitigate roll-out risk through runbook reviews.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional and global teams (QA, Dev and Product Teams) to ensure high-quality product delivery.
• Troubleshoot issues with Linux, containers, virtualization, and storage environments.
• Mentor team members, guiding them on technical and domain-related queries.
• Collaborate on process improvement initiatives within the wider eComm QA team.
• Operate efficiently and effectively in a global, fast-paced, and complex matrix environment and be flexible with changes in priorities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Good track record of delivering QA for Front Office Trading Systems.
• Strong experience working within Investment Banking Markets Technology domain.
• Strong hands-on experience in QA automation (UI and API automation).
• Strong programming skills in Java.
• Expertise in Selenium WebDriver and Playwright for UI automation.
• Experience of developing stubs and drivers.
• Experience working with Git for version control.
• Hands-on experience with CI tool such as Jenkins, TeamCity etc.
• Previous active contribution to Cucumber automation frameworks.
• Experience with ALM, Zephyr, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, OpenShift, Splunk.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven ability to work in a global team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of working on Single Dealer Platforms
• FX and Local Market experience

What we'll provide you

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretionary 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

Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

Job Family Group: Technology

Job Family: Applications Development

Time Type: Full time

Most Relevant Skills: Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills: For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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