Python Automation Analyst

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is looking for a QA Automation Analyst to join their engineering team in a hybrid role. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for both API and UI components, ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Applicants should have at least 8 years of experience in software quality assurance, specifically with test automation tools such as Selenium and Postman. This position offers opportunities for mentorship and collaboration within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in software quality assurance with a focus on test automation.
• Proficient in Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar programming languages.
• Extensive experience with UI and API test automation tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to define test strategies and plans for features.
• Design and maintain automated API test suites.
• Develop and maintain automated UI test suites for web applications.
• Identify, document, and track software defects.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor junior QA engineers on automation best practices.
• Generate test metrics and reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Software quality assurance

Test automation

Java

Python

Selenium

API automation

Git

Agile methodologies

Tools

Postman

Selenium WebDriver

Rest Assured

SoapUI

Job description

Python Automation Analyst

Job Req Id: 26958536

Location(s): Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type: Hybrid

Posted: Apr. 28, 2026

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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated QA Automation Analyst to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test frameworks and test suites for both API and User Interface (UI) components of our applications. This role requires a strong understanding of software development principles, testing methodologies, and a passion for ensuring high-quality software delivery in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Test Strategy & Planning: Collaborate with development and product teams to define comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for new features and existing functionalities across API and UI layers.
• API Test Automation:
  • Design, develop, and maintain automated API test suites using relevant tools and frameworks (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured, Karate, SoapUI).
  • Validate RESTful and SOAP APIs for functionality, performance, reliability, and security.
  • Integrate API tests into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous validation.
• UI Test Automation:
  • Develop and maintain automated UI test suites using industry-standard tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Playwright).
  • Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility for web applications.
  • Focus on creating maintainable, scalable, and resilient UI automation scripts.
• Framework Development & Enhancement: Contribute to the design, development, and improvement of existing automation frameworks, adopting best practices for modularity, reusability, and reporting.
• Defect Management: Identify, document, and track software defects and work closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
• CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to enable rapid feedback and continuous quality.
• Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with developers, product owners, and other QA engineers to understand requirements, provide feedback, and promote a culture of quality. Mentor junior QA engineers on automation best practices.
• Reporting: Generate clear and concise test execution reports, metrics, and dashboards to communicate test progress and product quality to stakeholders.

Recommended Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in software quality assurance with a strong focus on test automation.
• Hands on experience of using AI tools like Friday AI or similar to drive efficiencies.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language: Java, Python, JavaScript, or similar.
• Extensive experience with API test automation tools and frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience with UI test automation tools and frameworks: e.g., Selenium, Cypress etc.
• Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and web services (REST, SOAP).
• Ability to craft effective prompts for AI models to generate desired testing artifacts
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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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