QA Automation Engineer - Java and Selenium (AVP) 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. What we'll provide you By joining Citi London, 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 ? Global 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. \LI-AP2 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. _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.