Citi

SDET - Product Integration Engineer – HPA Tech – London (AVP)

The role based in London specializing in product integration that includes developing automation test scripts , product usage demos and sample use cases along with integrating observability or devops tools. This role requires advanced technical skills as a Senior Developer in Product Integration front. The role will require effective coordination with Technology, Product Leads and Business users in London to understand and ratify requirements during each phase of the application development lifecycle and then drive the automated and manual functional testing of critical business deliverables and tech mandatory change to deliver bug-free software quickly and accurately to Production. As well as being a hands-on developer in test, the role will also require pro-active leadership of a global team of automation & Dev ops engineers.

A successful candidate will use their strong knowledge in markets business, project planning, estimation, sprint planning, environment planning, automation scripting and execution, project control, debugging, root cause analysis, test reporting, risk management and experience in running teams to ensure that the aggressive delivery timelines are met. They will be fully responsible for owning the automation framework development of the platform using expertise in (but not limited to) Java , Rust & C++, to define Automation processes, scripting standards, script reviews and champion Citi’s developer best-practices, ensuring continuous testing at all times.

They will also be responsible for building and maintaining the Performance Test Framework, Product integration samples & Dev ops tools for Ambrosia and ensuring that the platform remains performant for current and future forecasted loads.

They will also collaborate closely with the wider Dev Ops & QA teams to ensure alignment with strategic initiatives and to collaborate on automation testing challenges and their solutions, including the build of mocks and POCs [Proof of Concept] on new features and demos to ensure buy-in of solutions.

Job Description

• Product Integration Engineer, providing vision, leadership and strong technical skills.
• Hands-on development and ownership of automation framework for Ambrosia & Common controls framework.
• Hands-on development and ownership of performance testing framework for Ambrosia & Common controls framework.
• Full ownership of delivery of product use cases samples for the Ambrosia & Controls framework ensuring sound Production quality at all times.
• Liaise with all Business and Technology leadership and stakeholders to ensure sound and efficient delivery of new features and tech mandatory upgrades.
• Active participation in Delivery Feature Teams with regards to impact analysis of design and implementation.
• Define test plans and test cases for functional and end-to-end testing along with building or integrations with observability tools
• Drive in-sprint automation of Feature Deliveries, whilst championing automation best practices.
• Perform detailed root cause analysis of defects and manage fix/retest cycles until sign off.
• Produce regular Test Reports to communicate delivery health to key stakeholders.
• Mitigate roll-out risk through runbook reviews.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional and global teams (QA, Dev, Dev Ops and Product Teams) to ensure high-quality product delivery.
• Operate efficiently and effectively in a global, fast-paced, and complex matrix environment and be flexible with changes in priorities.

Qualification

• Highly experienced and expert-level senior software developer in test.
• Strong Markets business knowledge and track record in delivering framework QA & Use case samples for better use of the framework.
• Ability to effectively use complex analytical, interpretive and problem-solving techniques.
• Requires communication and diplomacy skills to guide, influence and convince others.
• Ability to organize/manage multiple priorities and projects coupled with the flexibility to adapt to changes in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong programming skills in Java.
• Expertise in Selenium WebDriver and Playwright for UI automation.
• Experience of developing stubs and drivers.
• Experience working with Git for version control.
• Hands-on experience with CI tool such as Jenkins, TeamCity etc.
• Previous active contribution to Cucumber automation frameworks.
• Experience with ALM, Zephyr, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, OpenShift, Splunk.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proven ability to work in a global team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

What we’ll provide you

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• A discretional annual performance related bonus
• Private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources

Visit our Global Benefits page to learn more.

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self, every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay and empowered to thrive.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

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