Senior Automation Test Engineer - C12 - SINGAPORE

Citigroup Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm in Singapore is seeking an Automation Engineer at the AVP level. This role focuses on developing automation scripts and frameworks while ensuring high-quality product delivery. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Java and Selenium, along with a background in investment banking. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. This position offers a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Java and Selenium.
• Experience in Investment Banking Markets Technology.
• Proven ability to mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation scripts for UI and API testing.
• Define test plans and drive in-sprint automation.
• Produce regular test reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Automation testing

Java

Selenium

QA in Front Office Trading Systems

Jira

ALM

Confluence

Jenkins

Playwright

Tools

Git

CI tools

OpenShift

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Vice President (AVP) – Automation Engineer (Java + Selenium)

Location: Singapore

Employment Type: Full-time

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.

Preferred

• Experience of working on Single Dealer Platforms
• FX and Local Market 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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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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