We are seeking a Lead / Senior QA Automation Engineer to elevate the quality engineering function across our automation and data-processing platforms. This role is expected to assess current processes, design and implement automation frameworks, and establish systematic, scalable QA practices. Working closely with BAs, developers, and leadership, this is a hands‑on technical leadership role for a self‑motivated professional who takes full ownership of quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable Selenium-based automation frameworks
Perform and oversee end-to-end QA validation — functional, regression, integration, and ETL-focused testing, including data flow validation and expected-vs-actual reconciliation
Design, build, and maintain test automation frameworks and scripts for data pipelines, ETL workflows, automation solutions, and dashboard outputs
Develop and execute automated validation suites for server‑side components, including RESTful APIs, microservices, and database layers using SQL and NoSQL queries
UI and API testing: Validate web UI behavior and backend services (REST/JSON, etc.), including contract validation, error handling, and negative testing
Ensure testability and observability with engineering partners
Performance testing: Plan and execute load, stress, and endurance testing
Analyze results, identify bottlenecks, and partner with engineering on remediation and re‑testing
Creating detailed, comprehensive, and well‑structured test plans and test cases, test estimation, regression testing, test automation development, and other project artifacts
Review BRDs and expected outputs (EVs - Expected Values) provided by BAs and drive translation into scalable, reusable test scenarios




Validate data integrity and consistency in Oracle and SQL-based data stores through complex query-based checks and automated data layer testing
Validate Tableau dashboard outputs for accuracy, aggregation correctness, and alignment with source data
Required Qualifications 6-10 years of QA experience with robust emphasis on test automation, ETL/data quality, and enterprise automation platforms
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing test automation frameworks (for example, Python, Pytest, Robot Framework, PowerShell, or equivalent)
Hands‑on experience testing platforms such as Xceptor, UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, Informatica, Talend, SSIS, or equivalent
Strong, hands‑on experience with Selenium (automation design, framework patterns, and maintenance) and complementary manual testing expertise
Proven experience in UI testing for modern web applications and API testing for service‑based architecture
Hands‑on experience executing performance testing and translating findings into actionable engineering improvements
Strong SQL and Oracle skills for complex data validation, reconciliation, and automated query‑based testing
Ability to interpret Excel‑based BRDs/EVs and perform expected‑vs‑actual data comparisons on a scale
Experience using Jira for defect management, test tracking, and workflow governance
Preferred Qualifications Experience with Oracle databases, PL/SQL, and data lake or data warehouse environments
Experience validating BI/dashboard outputs (for example, Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools)
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, quality gates,



and DevOps-integrated QA practices
Familiarity with common output formats and validation methods (Excel, CSV, XML, JSON)
Education Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
Master’s degree preferred
Job Details Job Family Group: Technology
Job Family: Technology Quality
Time Type: Full time
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $170,800.00
Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.
Automated Processing and AI We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi. Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision‑making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
Job Opening This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.
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