For additional information, please review .* Conduct tasks related to feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, IT planning, risk technology, applications development, model development, and establish and implement new or revised applications systems and programs to meet specific business needs or user areas* Spearhead Test Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive test automation strategy for our applications, defining the scope, tools, and methodologies to ensure top-tier quality.* Drive Innovation: Champion product quality and delivery through innovative automation initiatives, especially in generative AI, with the goal of creating a zero-touch, fully automated QA platform.* Build & Maintain Frameworks: Architect, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient test automation frameworks using industry best practices. Develop & Execute Tests: Author and execute automated test scripts for functional, regression, integration, and in-depth API testing to validate micro-services and ensure data integrity. Integrate with CI/CD: Seamlessly integrate automated test suites into our CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing and accelerate feedback cycles.* Monitor and control all phases of development process and analysis, design, construction, testing, and implementation as well as provide user and operational support on applications to business users* Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of applications development to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business process, system process, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgement* Recommend and develop security measures in post implementation analysis of business usage to ensure successful system design and functionality* Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on issues, recommend advanced programming solutions, and install and assist customer exposure systems* Ensure essential procedures are followed and help define operating standards and processes* Serve as advisor or coach to new or junior analysts* Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.* Can exercise independence of judgement and autonomy.* Acts as SME to senior stakeholders and /or other team members.* Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.* Experience: 5-8 years of hands-on experience in a QA Automation role.* Industry Knowledge: Proven working experience in the Financial Services industry, specifically within the Fixed Income E-Trading domain.* Core Programming Skills: Exceptional proficiency in core Java and a strong, in-depth understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts. Hands on experience with scripting languages such as Python and Shell.* Test Automation Expertise: Expertise in building and using frameworks based on BDD (e.g., Cucumber) and TestNG. Good experience with Backend Automation using Java, Rust and Python for data validation and accuracy checks.* DevOps & Cloud: Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration services. Strong command of UNIX/Linux environments.* Practical experience with Generative AI (Gen AI) concepts and their application in product development or quality assurance.* Familiarity with AI-powered development tools such as Copilot.* Experience working on developing BDD based frameworks in Rust language.#J-18808-Ljbffr