Engineering Excellence Testing Developer, Officer

Citigroup Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 9,00,000 - 13,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm seeks an Intermediate Programmer Analyst in Pune, India, responsible for developing robust test automation frameworks and leveraging AI for testing banking applications. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience in QA Automation and a strong understanding of banking workflows. Education in Computer Science or Engineering is required, along with proficiency in languages like Java and Python. Join us to enhance QA processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an SDET or QA Automation Engineer.
• At least 2 years of experience in the banking domain.
• Good programming experience with Pega.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust test automation frameworks.
• Develop automated test scripts for banking applications.
• Utilize AI for optimizing test case generation and defect prediction.
• Analyze project requirements and develop test plans.
• Monitor and report test coverage and application quality.

Skills

Java

Python

VB Script

JavaScript

Selenium

Playwright

UFT

ALM

JIRA

Zephyr

Oracle

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Postman

SOAPUI

Jenkins

Job description

The Applications Development Intermediate Programmer Analyst is an intermediate level position responsible for participation in the establishment and implementation of new or revised application systems and programs in coordination with the Technology team. The overall objective of this role is to contribute to applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities

• Test Automation Development
  • Design and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks using AI‑driven tools and technologies.
  • Develop automated test scripts for functional and regression testing of banking applications.
  • Identify the scope and end‑to‑end delivery of automation.
  • Maintain the automation framework and repository.
• AI Integration
  • Utilize AI and machine learning models to optimize test case generation, execution, and defect prediction.
  • Implement AI‑based solutions for intelligent test data generation and anomaly detection.
• Banking Domain Expertise
  • Apply knowledge of banking processes, regulations, and workflows to ensure comprehensive test coverage, especially for the Disputes workflow.
  • Collaborate with business analysts and product owners to understand requirements and translate them into effective test strategies.
• Quality Assurance
  • Analyze project requirements, develop test plans, design test cases, and ensure they meet specified standards and end‑user requirements.
  • Ensure end‑to‑end quality of banking applications by identifying risks and executing test cases.
  • Perform test data requirement analysis, creation, and conditioning.
  • Monitor and report test coverage, defect metrics, and overall application quality.
  • Serve as SME and drive standards, compliance, and strategic automation to improve architecture and deliver value.
• Collaboration
  • Work closely with development teams to integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Partner with cross‑functional teams to identify and resolve issues early in the development lifecycle.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Stay updated with emerging AI technologies and testing tools to continuously enhance testing processes.
  • Drive innovation by introducing new methodologies and tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, VB Script, or JavaScript.
  • Good programming experience with Pega.
  • Extensive experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Playwright, or UFT.
  • Proficiency with ALM, JIRA, Zephyr, and advanced Excel features.
  • Experience in Oracle and SQL queries for test data mining, generation, and conditioning.
• Banking Domain Knowledge
  • Strong understanding of banking workflows, financial products, and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience testing banking applications such as loan management systems, payment gateways, or risk management platforms.
  • Experience in using mainframe for testing and automation.
• Automation/GenAI Expertise
  • Experience with BDD/TDD and Cucumber framework development.
  • Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins.
  • Hands‑on experience with API testing tools such as Postman or SOAPUI.
  • Understanding of deep learning fundamentals, RAG, and LLMs.
  • Experience with API development and integration of models through APIs.
• Soft Skills
  • Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience as an SDET or QA Automation Engineer, with at least 2 years in the banking domain.

Qualifications

• 4‑6 years of relevant experience in the Financial Service industry.
• Intermediate level experience in Applications Development role.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience.

This job description provides a high‑level review of the types of work performed. Other job‑related duties may be assigned as required.

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