Full-Time
AVP – Senior Quality Engineer
Hybrid
Posted on 7/31/2025
Citi
10,001+ employees
Global financial services including banking, investment
Compensation Overview
$97k - $145.4k/yr
Tampa, FL, USA
Hybrid
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- Hands-on automation engineer with proficiency in Java and Python for test automation, including Selenium WebDriver and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, Serenity BDD).
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing of web applications, APIs (REST/SOAP), microservices, and data integrity/transformations.
- Design, develop, and execute performance tests using tools like JMeter to identify bottlenecks, measure scalability, and ensure application responsiveness under load.
- Conduct test code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, test automation best practices, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and developers to understand requirements, define test scope, and contribute to test strategy.
- Conduct tasks related to test automation feasibility studies, effort estimation, test planning, risk assessment, and implement new or revised test automation frameworks and scripts to meet specific business needs.
- Utilize in-depth experience in branching strategies and manage test code repositories using Bitbucket, GitHub, or similar version control systems.
- Champion test automation quality initiatives, including test case design, test data management, automated unit testing for test frameworks, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
- Integrate automated tests (functional and performance) into Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to support continuous testing and rapid feedback cycles.
- Monitor and control all phases of the test automation development process, including analysis, design, scripting, execution, and reporting, and provide support for automated test execution to business users and development teams.
- Utilize test management tools like Jira (e.g., with Zephyr Scale, Xray, or similar plugins) for test case management, execution tracking, defect logging, and reporting.
- Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of test automation frameworks, tools, and methodologies to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business processes, system processes, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgments.
- Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on quality issues, recommend advanced test automation solutions, and assist with implementing them.
- Ensure essential test procedures are followed and help define test automation operating standards and processes.
- Serve as an advisor or coach to new or junior automation engineers.
- Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
- Can exercise independence of judgment and autonomy.
- Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to senior stakeholders and/or other team members regarding test automation.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
- Hands-on automation engineer with proficiency in Java and Python for test automation, including Selenium WebDriver and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks (e.g., Cucumber, Serenity BDD).
- Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for functional, regression, and end-to-end testing of web applications, APIs (REST/SOAP), microservices, and data integrity/transformations.
- Design, develop, and execute performance tests using tools like JMeter to identify bottlenecks, measure scalability, and ensure application responsiveness under load.
- Conduct test code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards, test automation best practices, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and developers to understand requirements, define test scope, and contribute to test strategy.
- Conduct tasks related to test automation feasibility studies, effort estimation, test planning, risk assessment, and implement new or revised test automation frameworks and scripts to meet specific business needs.
- Utilize in-depth experience in branching strategies and manage test code repositories using Bitbucket, GitHub, or similar version control systems.
- Champion test automation quality initiatives, including test case design, test data management, automated unit testing for test frameworks, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
- Integrate automated tests (functional and performance) into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing and rapid feedback cycles.
- Monitor and control all phases of the test automation development process, including analysis, design, scripting, execution, and reporting, and provide support for automated test execution to business users and development teams.
- Utilize test management tools like Jira (e.g., with Zephyr Scale, Xray, or similar plugins) for test case management, execution tracking, defect logging, and reporting.
- Utilize in-depth specialty knowledge of test automation frameworks, tools, and methodologies to analyze complex problems/issues, provide evaluation of business processes, system processes, and industry standards, and make evaluative judgments.
- Consult with users/clients and other technology groups on quality issues, recommend advanced test automation solutions, and assist with implementing them.
- Ensure essential test procedures are followed and help define test automation operating standards and processes.
- Serve as an advisor or coach to new or junior automation engineers.
- Has the ability to operate with a limited level of direct supervision.
- Can exercise independence of judgment and autonomy.
- Acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to senior stakeholders and/or other team members regarding test automation.
- Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
- Exposure to modern cloud-native technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker) is a plus.
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts in testing is a plus.
- Must have working experience in Modern Ways of Working, Lean, Fast-Paced, 2 Weeks Agile Model.
- 2 or more years of experience in performance testing with JMeter (test execution, test plan creation, scripting, parameterization) is a plus.
- Experience with AI/ML concepts in testing is a plus.
- Experience with test automation projects in large-scale environments is a plus.
- Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
- Experience with test management plugins like Zephyr Scale or Xray is a plus.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Citi provides financial services including consumer banking, credit, investment banking, and wealth management to individuals, corporations, and governments. The company operates by earning interest on loans and collecting fees for managing investments, processing trades, and facilitating cross-border transactions through its digital platforms. Unlike many local banks, Citi maintains a physical and digital presence in over 160 countries, allowing it to serve as a single partner for clients with global financial needs. Its goal is to drive growth and profitability for its clients and shareholders while supporting environmental and social sustainability initiatives.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1812
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Investment banking fees rose 12% YoY in Q1 2026, fueled by AI-driven M&A acceleration.
- Hired 60 managing directors from 20 rivals, boosting banking revenues 15% to $1.8bn in Q1 2026.
- $30bn share buyback signals confidence, targeting 14-15% ROTE by 2031 post-restructuring.
What critics are saying
- JPMorgan erodes Citi's #5 investment banking rank, diverting mandates within 12-24 months.
- Investor backlash to 2031 ROTE target causes share underperformance versus Bank of America in 6-12 months.
- Stripe captures cross-border volumes as Citi's tech lags low-cost alternatives in 24-36 months.
What makes Citi unique
- Citi leads global cross-border payments, enabling near-instant transfers to Mastercard debit cards across 65 origination countries.
- Citi expanded TTS non-interest revenue 98% YoY to $1.1bn in Q4 2024 via US dollar clearing growth.
- Citi operates in 160 countries, serving 200 million accounts with unmatched global network scale.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Company News
America's largest banks reported strong first-quarter profits driven by robust investment banking activity and a resilient economy, though executives warned about mounting risks from rising energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty. JPMorgan Chase posted a profit of $16.49 billion, up 13% year-on-year, whilst Wells Fargo earned $5.25 billion and Citigroup reported $5.79 billion. Investment banking fees surged, with JPMorgan seeing a 30% jump and Citigroup a 12% increase in advisory fees, fuelled by market volatility and corporate dealmaking. However, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon cautioned about "an increasingly complex set of risks", including wars, energy prices and trade tensions. Wells Fargo noted customers allocating more spending to petrol whilst cutting discretionary purchases, signalling potential downstream economic impacts from elevated oil prices.
America's largest banks reported strong first-quarter profits driven by investment banking activity and a resilient economy, but executives warned about emerging economic headwinds from rising energy prices and geopolitical uncertainty. JPMorgan Chase posted a 13% profit increase to $16.49 billion, with investment banking fees jumping 30%. Wells Fargo earned $5.25 billion whilst Citigroup reported $5.79 billion in profits. The gains came amid market volatility and increased merger activity. However, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon cited "an increasingly complex set of risks" including wars, energy prices and trade tensions. Wells Fargo's CFO noted consumers allocating more spending towards petrol whilst reducing discretionary purchases. Dimon warned that higher oil prices' impact "will likely take some time to materialise" if they persist.
Citigroup has raised interest among investors, with Jim Cramer highlighting strong market sentiment towards the stock. Following earnings, Cramer noted that Citigroup is "love, love, love by everybody on Wall Street" and expects the stock to jump higher. The bank delivered solid quarterly results, with 8% revenue growth and 35% earnings per share increase, excluding one-time charges. Net interest income rose 14%, beating expectations. However, results were mixed across divisions, with services, banking and fixed income performing well, whilst equity trading and personal banking fell short. Trading at a significant discount to peers despite rising 66% last year, Citigroup remains attractive. CEO Jane Fraser indicated the bank's transformation efforts are over 80% complete, though questions remain about future growth once self-help measures conclude.
Citigroup beat first-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday, reporting net income of $5.8 billion, or $3.06 per diluted share, compared to $4.1 billion in the prior-year period. The result exceeded analysts' estimate of $2.63 per share. Revenue rose 14% whilst net income grew 42%, driven by strong dealmaking activity. Investment banking fees increased 19% to $1.3 billion, with growth in advisory and equity capital markets. Services revenue climbed 17%, and markets crossed $7 billion in revenue. Global investment banking revenue reached $28.2 billion in the first quarter, the highest since 2021. Chief executive Jane Fraser attributed the performance to softer regulation under President Trump and the AI boom. The bank remains on track to deliver its 10-11% return on tangible common equity target.
MerQube, a US-based index provider specialising in rules-based and derivatives-enabled strategies, has closed a Series C funding round led by 7RIDGE and Deutsche Börse Group. Existing investors including Allianz Life Ventures, Citi, Intel Capital, J.P. Morgan, Laurion Capital Management and UBS also participated, though the funding amount was not disclosed. The company plans to use the investment to scale its technology platform and expand in derivatives-linked ETF and structured product markets. MerQube focuses on providing customised index solutions and data-driven strategies for institutional clients.