Software Test Developer Assistant Vice President

Citi; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a hard-working Automation QA Engineer at AVP level to join our global team. The role focuses on maintaining, extending, and refining our automation framework across UI and API tests, in a hybrid environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, strong coding skills in Java or Python, and hands-on experience with BDD frameworks like Cucumber/Selenium or Cypress. Familiarity with Postman, JIRA, GitHub, and SDLC QA methodologies is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant QA experience.
• 3+ years experience with Java, Python, Kubernetes, SQL.
• 3+ years experience in at least one modern language - Java, Python, C#.
• 3+ years building BDD automation frameworks (Cucumber, Selenium, Cypress, Mocha).
• Strong understanding of databases and OO design.
• Familiar with Postman, JIRA, Zephyr, GitHub, Jenkins.
• Knowledge of SDLC and QA methodologies.
• Good communication skills.
• Loan IQ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creates, maintains, and executes automated UI and API tests.
• Build tools to improve the testability of software.
• Performs functional, regression and end-to-end tests to ensure systems meet requirements.
• Works with stakeholders to develop and review test plans and scripts.
• Identifies defects and recommends corrective actions; performs root cause analyses.
• Implements process improvements for testing activities.
• Assess risk in business decisions with regard to Citi's reputation and assets.
• Use GitHub and AI-assisted tools to improve speed and coverage.

Skills

Java

Python

Kubernetes

SQL

C#

BDD automation

SDLC QA

Communication

Education

Bachelors in CS/CE/IS

Tools

Postman

JIRA

Zephyr

GitHub

Jenkins

Job description

Software Test Developer Assistant Vice President

Job Req Id: 26995887

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Type: Hybrid

Posted: Sep. 25, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

We are looking for a hard-working, and driven Automation QA Engineer to become a valuable addition to our team. The perfect fit is someone who enjoys challenges, navigates ambiguity, and can adjust to shifting priorities. Your role will be in maintaining, extending, and refining our automation framework alongside a skilled and diverse team in different geographical locations.

Responsibilities

• Creates, maintains, and executes automated UI and API tests.
• Build tools to improve the testability of software.
• Performs functional, regression and end-to-end tests to ensure that systems and or applications meet or exceed specified standards and end-user requirements.
• Works closely with key stakeholders to understand business and functional requirements to develop and review test plans, test cases and scripts.
• Identifies defects and recommends appropriate course of action; performs root cause analyses. Escalates issues and blockers in timely fashion.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements process improvements for testing activity.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients, and assets.
• Use GitHub and other AI assisted tools to improve speed, coverage and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• 3+ years experience with Java, Python, Kubernetes, SQL
• 3+ years experience and strong coding skills in at least one modern language - Java, Python, C#.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in building BDD automation framework using Cucumber Selenium, Cypress, or Mocha
• Good understanding of databases and object-oriented design.
• Familiar with tools like Postman, JIRA, Zephyr, GitHub, Jenkins.
• Basic knowledge of how microservice based architectures work.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies.
• Good communication skills.
• Prefer candidates having prior experience in Loan IQ.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent work experience

Job Family Group

Technology

Job Family

Applications Development

Time Type

Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range

$94,300.00 - $141,500.00

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

Cucumber (Software), Java, Python (Programming Language), Selenium, Structured Query Language (SQL).

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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