Citi
Website:
citigroup.com
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/citi
Seniority: Not Applicable
Industries: Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking
Job details:
Role Overview/What will you do:
As an Applications Quality Lead Analyst, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of our product quality and delivery, working towards a target state of a fully automated platform with minimal manual QA intervention. This role combines strategic vision with rigorous quality assurance expertise, with a strong emphasis on driving value through automation, particularly in the realm of Generative AI.
- Lead application systems analysis and programming activities, ensuring application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint.
- Drive product quality and delivery through automation initiatives, especially in generative AI, targeting a fully automated platform with minimal manual QA intervention.
- Partner with management teams to define necessary system enhancements, deploy new products, and resolve high-impact problems through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes.
- Collaborate with development teams and Product Owners to formulate comprehensive requirements and propose innovative, efficient solutions.
- Define and drive the strategy for quality automation, overseeing testing priorities, roadmapping for releases, and continuous improvement.
- Act as a central point of contact for interdepartmental communication, ensuring alignment and seamless collaboration across various project impacts.
- Provide technical expertise, mentor mid-level developers and analysts, and establish standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
- Proactively assess risk, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and maintain clear, concise communication across all organizational levels.
Key Skills And Experience Required
- 10-14 years of experience in Applications Development, systems analysis, or a similar tech lead role.
- Proven experience in product ownership, quality assurance management, or a hybrid role within a technology-driven environment.
- Industry Knowledge: Proven working experience in the Financial Services industry, specifically within the Capital Markets domain.
- Programming & Scripting:
- Strong proficiency in core Java.
- Solid experience with scripting languages such as Python and Shell.
- Test Automation Frameworks & Tools:
- Expertise in building and using frameworks based on BDD (e.g., Cucumber) and TestNG.
- Hands-on experience with widely used test automation frameworks such as Rest-Assured (for API), Playwright, or Cypress.
- Good experience with Backend Automation using Python for Data Validation, Accuracy checks
- Extensive experience with system analysis, software application programming, and managing successful projects.
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and various testing methodologies, with experience driving automation initiatives.
- Demonstrated leadership, project management, and Subject Matter Expertise in at least one area of Applications Development.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, ensuring effective dissemination of information.
Any Beneficial / Nice To Have Skills And Experience
- Practical experience with Automation Testing frameworks and tools.
- 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.
- Proficiency in modern testing frameworks and tools like Playwright, Selenium, and JUnit.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an ability to adjust priorities quickly.
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
- Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable plans.
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Job Family Group:
Technology
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Job Family:
Applications Development
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Time Type:
Full time
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.
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Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
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