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QA Automation Engineer - Java/SQL (AVP)

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In-Office
Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, GBR
Entry level
In-Office
Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, GBR
Entry level
Develop and maintain Java-based BDD test automation using Cucumber, SQL validation, and API testing. Create test plans, cases, estimates, regression suites, and project artifacts; identify and track defects; investigate production issues; and collaborate with development, business, and support teams. Help optimize QA processes, apply testing methodologies, and ensure software quality before client delivery.
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Overview

Citi is a world-leading global bank. We have approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. We provide consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. We enable clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.


Job Summary:

The Equity Finance team are seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Test Engineer to join our team in Belfast. Citi is embarking on a bold multi-year transformation for the Prime Services business. If you are someone that can work in a fast-paced environment with a pragmatic approach to delivery and diligence, then please look to apply for this role. You will need to employ strong communication skills, ensure a first-class service of quality to our internal clients. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Java and SQL, with proven experience in developing and maintaining automated test scripts through the use of practices such as BDD.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and work within a BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) automation framework.
  • Creating detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases, test estimation, regression testing, test automation development, and other project artifacts.
  • Acting as a quality gate and identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs before software products are delivered to our clients.
  • Implementation and execution of API based automation test for functional and non-functional testing using Citi approved tools.
  • Identifying and highlighting ways to continuously optimize the way in which QA function operates to create an efficient, scalable team.
  • Work with the business and Production Support to investigate issues and prevent production defects.
  • Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs.
  • Together with the team contribute to innovative & best-in-class solutions for our business.
  • Apply proven software testing concepts and methodologies to daily tasks.
  • Collaborate with the development team to identify and resolve issues.
  • Adapt to changing business needs and effectively shift focus on priorities as required.

Recommended Qualifications:

  • Proven industry experience in automation testing with strong hands-on experience in Java.
  • Solid experience with BDD automation frameworks (Cucumber).
  • Strong hands-on experience in API automation/testing.
  • Prior experience in the usage of SQL for database validation and testing.
  • Fair working knowledge of CI/CD process, Jenkins, Git, etc
  • Excellent logical, analytical, problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing business requirements and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to the Finance industry or a background in financial applications is a significant advantage.

Educational Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.


What we’ll provide you

By joining Citi, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

  • 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • A discretional annual performance related bonus
  • Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension Plan
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
  • Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit our About Us | Culture, Values & Benefits page to learn more.


Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.


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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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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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