Lead Test Automation Engineer Operations Core Project Analyst

The Lead Test Automation Engineer is a seasoned professional role within the Global Platform Production Verification Testing team to support organizational success through managing software testing related to the client facing Platforms and Data Services applications. The team's responsibilities include Production Verification Testing related to end-to-end business scenarios against new functionality, as well as to ensure existing functionality continues to perform as expected.

In this role, you will :

• Continuously improve test coverage and efficiency through automation.
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies for test automation.
• Promote a positive team atmosphere by building trust with peers and prioritizing needs of the team.
• Collaborate closely with developers, QA analysts, product managers, and integration partners to build reusable components and enhance the automation suite for faster test delivery.
• Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact.
• Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large-scale Operations and technology solutions.
• Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives.
• Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals.
• Should have experience with any UI Test Automation tool using Java Programming. Preferred Tool i.e Selenium.
• Working knowledge of Cucumber or any other equivalent Framework.
• Should be hands-on with test automation scripting or automation framework development.
• Uses strong testing skills to provide guidance and assist project staff.
• Reviews and approves the work of project team members in the writing of scripts, expected results, test results, and defect descriptions. Ensures best practices are followed and testing activities stay on schedule.
• Focus on building efficient solutions for Web, Services / APIs, and Database testing requirements.
• Participate in internal / cross-team meetings, project scoping, functional reviews, test specifications, and technical reviews for assigned projects in an Agile environment.
• Involved in requirements review and participating in architecture / design reviews with an emphasis on test automation / performance strategy and ensuring best practices.
• Participate actively in functional, system, and regression testing activities.
• Capture quality assurance data and metrics to provide insights and conclusions.
• Estimate and perform risk analysis for quality delivery.
• Hands-on experience in Agile methodology.
• Should be familiar with version control tools like GIT.
• Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor.

As a successful candidate, you would ideally have the following skills and exposure :

Job Family Group : Operations - Core.

Job Family : Operations Project Management.

Time Type : Full time.

Primary Location : New Castle Delaware United States.

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range : $125,760.00 - $188,640.00.

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.

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.

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