Citigroup, Inc

Software Development Engineer in Test Automation Tester - Officer

Citigroup, Inc$79K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in software quality assurance focusing on test automation
  • Proficiency in one programming language (Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, etc.)
  • Extensive experience with API testers (e.g., Rest Assured, Postman, SoapUI)
  • Experience using UI automation tools (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Playwright)
  • Solid grasp of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and web services (REST, SOAP)
  • Knowledge of version control systems like Git
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to define test strategies and plans for APIs and UI
  • Design and maintain automated API test suites
  • Validate API functionality, performance, reliability, and security
  • Integrate API tests into CI/CD pipelines
  • Develop and maintain automated UI test suites
  • Ensure cross-browser and device compatibility of web applications
  • Contribute to the improvement of automation frameworks
  • Document and track software defects; facilitate timely resolution
  • Generate test reports and metrics for stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Flexible work arrangements and remote work options
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Automation Tester to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust automated test frameworks and test suites for both API and User Interface (UI) components of our applications. This role requires a strong understanding of software development principles, testing methodologies, and a passion for ensuring high-quality software delivery in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Test Strategy & Planning: Collaborate with development and product teams to define comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for new features and existing functionalities across API and UI layers.
  • API Test Automation: Design, develop, and maintain automated API test suites using relevant tools and frameworks (e.g., Postman, Rest Assured, Karate, SoapUI).
  • Validate RESTful and SOAP APIs for functionality, performance, reliability, and security.
  • Integrate API tests into the CI/CD pipeline for continuous validation.
  • UI Test Automation: Develop and maintain automated UI test suites using industry-standard tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Playwright).
  • Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility for web applications.
  • Focus on creating maintainable, scalable, and resilient UI automation scripts.
  • Framework Development & Enhancement: Contribute to the design, development, and improvement of existing automation frameworks, adopting best practices for modularity, reusability, and reporting.
  • Defect Management: Identify, document, and track software defects and work closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
  • CI/CD Integration: Integrate automated tests into the Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to enable rapid feedback and continuous quality.
  • Collaboration & Mentorship: Work closely with developers, product owners, and other QA engineers to understand requirements, provide feedback, and promote a culture of quality. Mentor junior QA engineers on automation best practices.
  • Reporting: Generate clear and concise test execution reports, metrics, and dashboards to communicate test progress and product quality to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance with a strong focus on test automation.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language: Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar.
  • Extensive experience with API test automation tools and frameworks: e.g., Rest Assured, Postman (Newman), Karate DSL, SoapUI, or similar.
  • Demonstrated experience with UI test automation tools and frameworks: e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Playwright, Cypress, or WebDriverIO.
  • Solid understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and web services (REST, SOAP).
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.


Job Family Group:
Technology

Job Family:
Applications Development

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$79,320.00 - $110,680.00

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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.

This job opening is for an existing job vacancy.

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Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides financial products and services. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services. The ICG segment offers various banking, and financial products and services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. This segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed-income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed-income research, corporate lending, investment banking, and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Citi is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and the company invests in initiatives that promote economic progress.

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