Hybrid SDET, QA Automation

at Citi

• Job title: SDET, QA Automation
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: CA$79,320 - CA$110,680 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Docker, Java, Kubernetes, SDLC, Selenium
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Canada

About the role

• SDET Automation QA at Citi developing Java Selenium WebDriver and Cucumber BDD frameworks, integrating tests into CI/CD and prototyping AI/ML-driven testing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design , Implement , and optimize Java - based Selenium WebDriver frameworks using POM and modular scripting.
• Develop BDD test suites with Cucumber.
• Champion Shift-left testing by embedding automation into Agile/DevOps pipelines.
• Integrate Automated Tests into CI/CD for No-click Regression Testing.
• Research and Prototype AI/ML-driven testing solutions to enhance the framework resilience.
• Supports initiatives related to User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process and product rollout into production.
• Work with technology project managers, UAT professionals and users to design and implement appropriate scripts/plans for an application testing strategy/approach.
• Functionally test new products and regression test existing products during each QA release cycle.
• Collaborate with Development, Business and Support teams to clarify specs, raise issues/concerns and identify risks throughout the software development life cycle.
• Write efficient and effective test cases and test scripts based upon specification documents and business user interactions; create test scenarios to regression test, test new functionality and stress conditions (automated and manual).
• Implement and drive test automation with minimal guidance; work towards continuous integration and automate test cases as functionality is being tested.
• Conduct process monitoring, product evaluation and audit assignments; report issues and make recommendations for solutions.
• Ensure project standards and procedures exist, are documented and followed; monitor conformance and perform preliminary root cause analyses.
• Ensure corrective actions are assigned, documented and completed; verify traceability in project work products.
• Gather, maintain and create reports on quality metrics; provide informal guidance to new team members.
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made and drive compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Requirements

• 3+ years Quality Assurance (QA) hands on experience in Java-based Test Automation with proficiency in Cucumber BDD framework design and Gherkin syntax.
• Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes for containerized Test execution.
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in QA.
• Experience in the Financial Service industry preferred.
• Experience in requirement reviews & able to identify, communicate and document discrepancies.
• Understanding of QA within the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and QA methodologies.
• Understanding of Quality Processes.
• Demonstrated logical analysis skills, attention to detail and problem solving.
• Proven ability to work to deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal soft skill set.
• Development experience in a fast-paced, time-to-market driven environment.
• Experience with test automation, test scenario and test scripts creation and modification.
• Comfortable with writing complex queries.
• Exposure to reporting tools.
• Hands on experience with test automation tools.
• QA Experience in defining, designing & executing test cases.
• Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience.