Our business
Services include Treasury & Trade Solutions (TTS) and Securities Services. TTS provides an integrated suite of innovative and tailored cash management and trade finance services to multinational corporations, financial institutions, and public sector organizations. Securities Services provides cross-border support for clients with extensive on-the-ground local market expertise, innovative post-trade technologies, customized data solutions and a wide range of securities services solutions that can be tailored to meet clients' needs.
Issuer Services is a part of Services that supports the issuance and administrative needs of global institutional clients through two key business segments, namely Agency & Trust and Depositary Receipt Services. We are a leading provider of transactional services with a unique blend of experience, global reach, and superior services.
Job Summary
This is a Senior Automation Engineer Lead VP position for the Issuer Technology Team to perform tests on innovative solutions that not only meet functionality requirements but also meet performance, scalability and reliability requirements while adhering to development and delivery schedules, Software development in Test principles and quality goals. The ideal candidate should be very hands-on in technical and have very good communication skill to collaborate with product manager, business users, tech leads and QA team.
Job Responsibilities
- This is a hands-on Senior Automation Engineer Lead position in a fast growing global business and development team.
- This role will also own the project testing independently and lead non functional testing and automation testing for Issuer Services projects.
- Drive team to follow best practices, such as automation, non-functional testing, and change management.
- Successfully interpret and clarify business requirements, and translates the business requirements into specific case designs for very large complex solutions and integrating architecture.
- Contribute ideas on technology and process to ensure the team is productive and successful.
- Work with Global teams (US, Canada, China, India, .etc) and open to attend evening calls as needed.
Job Opportunities
- Gain and grow the domain knowledge in Issuer Services world.
- Build the experience of working in global development teams.
Additional
- Evening calls and collaboration with global teams.
- Successful reference and background check.
Job Qualifications
- 10+ years' experience in software testing, investment banking software testing experience is preferred.
- 3+ years' experience in managing team, especially global team is preferred.
- 5+ years' automation test development experience in Java/Python.
- Have a Bachelor/Master degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, EE, Mathematics or related majors.
- Certification in software testing, such as ISTQB, is preferred.
- With Financial knowledge or background is a plus.
Job Skills
- Good understanding of Software development lifecycle(SDLC), agile principles and methodologies.
- Leadership experience in managing and mentoring a team of Automation/Performance QA engineers.
- Expertise in automation test strategy design and implementation.
- Proficiency in designing and implementing automation frameworks like Selenium, Appium, or similar tools.
- Proficient in TDD and BDD automation frameworks.
- Excellent in non functional testing skills with expertise in JMeter, LoadRunner .etc.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, implemented CI/CD pipelines for automation and performance test execution
- Proficient in one programming language, Python or Java is preferred.
- Proficient with SQL and database management systems.
- Experience with bug tracking systems like Jira, Zephyr, or Bugzilla.
- Strong communication skills and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task, take ownership and drive strategy.
Education
- Bachelor/Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, EE, Mathematics or related majors.
- Certification in software testing, such as ISTQB, or any competitive certification is preferred.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
Job Family Group: Technology
Job Family:Applications Development
Time Type:Full time
Primary Location:Jersey City New Jersey United States
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:$142,320.00 - $213,480.00
In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.
Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
Anticipated Posting Close Date:Nov 10, 2025
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