FX eTrading Lead QA Automation Engineer

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Citigroup Inc., City of Westminster

Posted 3 weeks ago, 31 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Applies analytical thinking and knowledge of data analysis tools and methodologies.

Test case design & development, manual test case execution, test automation development, reviews of requirements, and other project artifacts.

Implementation and execution of automation test frameworks for functional and non-functional testing.

Assist the QA lead in the quantification and tracking of automation test coverage, designing testing KPIs, and reporting on corresponding metrics.

Identifying and highlighting ways to continuously optimise 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

Identifies, recommends and implements process improvements to enhance testing strategies.

Exhibits good understanding of concepts and principles in own technical area and a basic knowledge of these elements in other areas.

Resolves problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and guided by precedents

Experience of Testing within the investment banking industry (ideally within FX or other asset classes considered)

Strong knowledge of test methodologies and experience of implementing test automation best practices.

Professional experience with Application Lifecycle Management tools for example Atlassian Jira.

Experience of integrating automation tests into the build process e.g. Hudson, Jenkins.

Experience with high-volume low-latency highly available IT systems, understanding of their architecture and SLAs.

Business domain knowledge of front office trading in FX, Rates or commodities, e.g. Pricing, Order Execution, and Trading/Auto hedge risk management.

Working knowledge of acceptance test frameworks (e.g. using Fitnesse, Cucumber) and programming or scripting languages.

Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience operating in a similar role

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., 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.

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: