IT Quality Intermediate Analyst

Citi; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi in Pune, India, invites a developing professional for IT Quality Intmd Analyst role focused on QA in the financial services domain. You will support UAT, perform process monitoring, audits, and drive improvements across the SDLC, ensuring adherence to standards and timely delivery.

The role demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and clear communication to influence outcomes and guide junior team members in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years QA experience in the Financial Services industry preferred.
• Experience in requirement reviews, identifying, communicating and documenting discrepancies.
• Understanding of QA within the SDLC and QA methodologies.
• Understanding of Quality Processes.
• Demonstrated logical analysis, attention to detail and problem-solving, with ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• QA experience in defining, designing and executing test cases.

Responsibilities

• Supports initiatives related to the UAT process and product rollout into production.
• Conducts moderately complex process monitoring, product evaluation and audit assignments with recommendations for solutions.
• Ensures project standards and procedures are documented and followed throughout the software development life cycle.
• Monitors products and processes for conformance to standards and procedures.
• Documents findings and performs root cause analyses to propose improvements.
• Gathers, maintains and reports quality metrics; provides guidance to team members.

Skills

QA experience

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The IT Quality Intmd Analyst is a developing professional role. Deals with most problems independently and has some latitude to solve complex problems. Integrates in-depth specialty area knowledge with a solid understanding of industry standards and practices. Good understanding of how the team and area integrate with others in accomplishing the objectives of the subfunction/ job family. Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies. Requires attention to detail when making judgments and recommendations based on the analysis of factual information. Typically deals with variable issues with potentially broader business impact. Applies professional judgment when interpreting data and results. Breaks down information in a systematic and communicable manner. Developed communication and diplomacy skills are required in order to exchange potentially complex/sensitive information. Moderate but direct impact through close contact with the businesses' core activities. Quality and timeliness of service provided will affect the effectiveness of own team and other closely related teams.

Responsibilities

• Supports initiatives related to User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process and product rollout into production. Testing specialists who work with technology project managers, UAT professionals and users to design and implement appropriate scripts/plans for an application testing strategy/approach.
• Conducts a variety of moderately complex process monitoring, product evaluation and audit assignments; reports issues and makes recommendations for solutions.
• Ensures project standards and procedures exist, are fully clearly documented and followed throughout the software development life cycle; makes recommendations for enhanced documentation.
• Monitors products for conformance to standards; monitors processes for conformance to procedures.
• Documents findings and performs preliminary root causes analyses to provide recommended improvements.
• Ensures all corrective actions are assigned, documented and completed.
• Verifies traceability in project work products.
• Gathers, maintains and creates reports on quality metrics.
• Exhibits good understanding of procedures and concepts within own technical area and a basic knowledge of these elements in other areas.
• Requires basic understanding of how own area integrates within IT Quality to achieve objectives.
• Makes evaluative judgments based on the analysis of factual information; resolves problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents.
• Directly impacts the business by ensuring the quality of work provided by self and others; impacts own team and closely related work teams.
• Provides informal guidance to new team members.
• Performs other duties and functions as assigned.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
• Independently exercise judgement and decision-making in managing day-to-day responsibilities, including evaluating complex situations, resolving issues, and determining appropriate courses of action. Drive and influence delivery of work within area of responsibility, contributing to operational priorities and ensuring progress against timelines. Will be accountable for delivery outcomes, including quality and timelines, and may have a measurable impact on business results within scope. In addition, will provide oversight on execution by reviewing outputs, guiding approach where required, and addressing gaps to ensure delivery meets expected standards. Take ownership of decisions and deliverables within remit, applying analytical thinking and professional expertise to solve problems and ensure effective outcomes.
• Support execution of business decisions within the function by translating direction into actionable steps and ensuring effective follow‑through. Address non‑routine situations and practical challenges by applying judgement to identify solutions or take decisions within scope. Will support effective functioning of the business area by ensuring processes are implemented consistently and outputs meet expected standards. Operate across varied and evolving situations, exercising discretion to respond to changing requirements and priorities, while ensuring reliability, timeliness, and quality in execution within defined scope.
• Applies domain expertise and advanced analytical capability to deliver outputs aligned with established standards and professional benchmarks. Evaluate business requirements by analyzing complex issues, forming well‑reasoned views, and recommending practical, implementable solutions. Apply structured thinking, analytical rigor, and creativity in approaching work, particularly in situations where standard methodologies may require refinement. Exercise sound professional judgement in interpreting requirements and determining appropriate courses of action, taking into account the broader business context and potential implications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Quality Assurance (QA) experience in the Financial Service industry preferred
• Experience in requirement reviews & able to identify, communicate and document discrepancies.
• Understanding of QA within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies
• Understanding of Quality Processes
• Demonstrated logical analysis skills, attention to detail and problem solving Proven ability to work to deadlines.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
• QA Experience in defining, designing & executing test cases.

Education

• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Technology Quality

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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