Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Software Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team of technologists building and maintaining KYC (Know-Your-Customer) applications for the bank. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products through the entire software development lifecycle. This role involves designing and implementing test plans, developing automated test scripts, API testing, developing AI based testing solutions, identifying and documenting defects, and working closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution of issues. The Software Quality Engineer will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to delivering high-quality, robust, and user-friendly software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies for new features and existing functionalities. Use AI LLM models for test case creation.
Test Execution: Perform various types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, performance, and system integration testing (SIT).
API testing: Use tools to perform API testing.
Automation Development: Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts and frameworks using industry-standard tools and programming languages.
Defect Management: Identify, document, track, and prioritize software defects and work closely with developers to ensure timely resolution and retesting.
Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, provide feedback, and ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, and methodologies.
Reporting: Generate clear and concise test reports, summaries, and metrics to communicate test progress and product quality to stakeholders.
Risk Assessment: Participate in risk assessment and mitigation planning for new features and releases.
Documentation: Maintain clear and thorough documentation for test plans, test cases, and test results.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Banking or KYC knowledge.
- 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance or software testing.
- Strong understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Proficiency in designing and writing comprehensive test plans and test cases.
- Good hands-on experience with tool-based automated testing, including developing and maintaining automated test scripts and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, JUnit, NUnit, Pytest).
- Solid programming skills in at least one language (e.g., Python, Java).
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Preferred
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) based test case generation.
- Knowledge of continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- ISTQB certification or similar quality assurance certifications.
Education:
- Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in software quality assurance or software testing
- Proficiency in automated testing and test scripts development
- Strong programming skills in at least one language (e.g., Python, Java)
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI)
- ISTQB certification or similar quality assurance certifications
Citi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Citi and has not been reviewed or approved by Citi.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits coverage is positioned as comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance plus on-site clinics, prescription drug support, and disability coverage. Family-building support such as fertility assistance is described as a notable differentiator within the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as strong, highlighted by a 401(k) with matching and additional plan options like a Roth 401(k). Financial support is reinforced through discounts and broader financial guidance resources tied to the benefits ecosystem.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support extends beyond insurance through programs like an Employee Assistance Program, counseling/legal resources, and gym or wellness reimbursement. These offerings increase the perceived total rewards value even when cash compensation sentiment varies by role.
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What We Do
Citi's mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients. We have 200 years of experience helping our clients meet the world's toughest challenges and embrace its greatest opportunities. We are Citi, the global bank – an institution connecting millions of people across hundreds of countries and cities.
