Senior Java Development Engineer - Vice President

Citi; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a Senior Automation Architect in Pune to lead the design and implementation of scalable test automation frameworks using Java, Python, and Cucumber. The role drives automation strategy, champions Agile practices, and integrates quality into CI/CD pipelines within a Docker/OpenShift environment.

Responsibilities include overseeing QA for trading systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams, with a focus on innovation and AI-enabled tooling to enhance productivity.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior software or automation engineering role.
• In-depth knowledge of the FIX protocol is essential.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java and Python.
• Hands-on experience with BDD frameworks, particularly Cucumber.
• Strong expertise in container technologies (Docker) and OpenShift.
• Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience in the financial services industry with exposure to trading systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to architect solutions for complex technical challenges.
• Knowledge of algorithmic trading and Smart Order Routing (SOR) is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Automation Architecture: Architect, design, and lead scalable test automation frameworks using Java, Python, and Cucumber.
• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute an automation strategy aligned with goals and roadmaps.
• Agile Practice: Champion Agile methodologies in quality engineering.
• CI/CD and DevOps: Integrate quality into CI/CD and optimize the pipeline in a Docker/OpenShift environment.
• Containerization Expertise: Use Docker and OpenShift to build testing environments.
• Platform and System Testing: Oversee QA for critical trading systems, including Lightspeed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with development, DevOps, and business teams.
• Innovation: Stay updated on trends and integrate AI-powered tools.

Skills

Java

Python

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

OpenShift

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Automation Architecture: Architect, design, and lead the development of sophisticated, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks using Java, Python, and BDD tools like Cucumber.
• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute a comprehensive automation strategy that aligns with business goals and technology roadmaps. Drive the adoption of best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability.
• Agile Practice: Champion and implement Agile methodologies to drive efficiency, collaboration, and rapid feedback within the quality engineering process.
• CI/CD and DevOps: Champion the integration of quality engineering into the CI/CD pipeline. Enhance and optimize the pipeline for continuous testing and delivery in a containerized environment (Docker, Openshift).
• Containerization Expertise: Leverage Docker and container orchestration platforms like Openshift to build and manage robust, isolated, and scalable testing environments.
• Platform and System Testing: Oversee the quality assurance for critical trading systems, including the Lightspeed platform, ensuring functionality, performance, and resilience.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with development, DevOps, and business teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest industry trends in test automation and financial technology. Evaluate and integrate AI-powered development tools to enhance productivity and test effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior software or automation engineering role, with a proven track record of leadership and strategic impact.
• In-depth knowledge of the FIX protocol is essential.
• Expert-level proficiency in Java and Python.
• Deep, hands-on experience with BDD frameworks, particularly Cucumber.
• Strong expertise in container technologies (Docker) and container orchestration platforms (Openshift).
• Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience in the financial services industry, with exposure to trading systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to architect solutions for complex technical challenges.
• Knowledge of algorithmic trading and Smart Order Routing (SOR) is a significant advantage.

Bachelor's degree / University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

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