Quality Engineer- Automation Responsibilities + Build and enhance scalable test automation frameworks that support efficient test execution and maintenance. + Write , execute and run manual/automated test cases regularly and analyze test results, logging any defects and providing detailed reports. + Integrate automated tests within the CI/CD pipeline ensuring that tests run continuously with each deployment. + Work closely with development, manual QA, and product teams to understand requirements, features, and testing needs in Agile environments. + Utilize tools like JIRA to identify, log and prioritize defects; collaborate with developers to resolve issues promptly. + Perform manual testing for areas not covered by automation, including exploratory and regression testing. + Create and manage test data and ensure proper configuration of test environments for effective test execution. + Develop test scripts and/or test frameworks using Java and JavaScript to execute RESTful API calls and SQL queries for test data setup/teardown and results validation. + Document automated tests, processes, and test results, while adhering to QA best practices and promoting quality across the development cycle. + Works collaboratively across product lines and department boundaries to enable functional testing and work closely with the engineering team to help build out the tooling and automation. + Deeply understands test methodologies - such as agile; functional, integration and regression testing + Manage and run the QA cycle as part of the agile development cycle and work towards taking the sprints to closure. + Build reliable automated test suites that run as part of the project CI and/or nightly build system. + Have extensive experience in test automation and perform functional, test automation, regression and end-end testing. Test automation is essential for this role. + Is disciplined, with an eye for detail, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Triage efficiently, prioritizing issues by the highest impact and scope. You know how to get the right bugs fixed + Is comfortable in a collaborative, agile, and distributed development environment. Technology Skills: + Maintaining the manual & automated test suites and enhance it as the product matures + Extensive experience with automation in tools like **Selenium or Cypress** and BDD such as cucumber. + .Foster a spirit of innovation and collaboration regarding Quality Assurance. + Collaborate and partner closely with program managers, development leads, test leads and production support teams to ensure that software is tested to highest quality. + Explore, test, and configure not just technical flows but actual business transaction and provide deep insights + Knowledge of SDLC and QA methodologies, quality process, defect tracking systems including change management. + Drive and promote quality culture within and outside QE Qualifications: + Minimum 7-10 years of relevant experience in testing + Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as functional tester and as an automation tester. + Experience in designing and implementing automation test frameworks, test scripting, test suite execution and test reporting. Experience in selenium (Java) or Cypress automation framework (javascript) is a key expectation for this role. + Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate + Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication Education: + Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group:** Technology ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** Applications Development ------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** Full time ------------------------------------------------------ _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._ _If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review_ _Accessibility at Citi (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm)_ _._ _View Citi’s_ _EEO Policy Statement (https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy)_ _and the_ _Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)_ _poster._ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.