Citi

Citi

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QA Automation Engineer - Java/SQL (AVP)

Posted Oct 1, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Software Engineering & IT Software Quality Assurance & Testing
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Belfast United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Education
Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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Role Summary

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The Quality Assurance Test Engineer will join Citi’s Equity Finance team in Belfast as part of the Prime Services business transformation. The role focuses on software testing and automation, test planning, and collaboration with business, production support, and development teams to investigate issues and prevent defects.

What You'll Do

  • Implement and work within a BDD automation framework, and execute API-based automation for functional and non-functional testing.
  • Create test plans, test cases, estimates, regression tests, automation, and other project artifacts.
  • Act as a quality gate by identifying, documenting, and tracking bugs before software is delivered to clients.
  • Work with the business, Production Support, and development teams to investigate issues and prevent production defects.
  • Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products, and identify ways to optimize QA operations.

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Qualifications

Recommended qualifications include automation testing experience with strong hands-on Java skills; experience with BDD automation frameworks such as Cucumber; API automation/testing; SQL for database validation and testing; working knowledge of CI/CD, Jenkins, and Git; and logical, analytical, problem-solving, and adaptability skills.

Preferred

  • Exposure to the Finance industry or a background in financial applications is a significant advantage.

Original job description

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Overview

Citi is a world-leading global bank. We have approximately 200 million customer accounts and a presence in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. We provide consumers, corporations, governments, and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. We enable clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.

 

Job Summary:

The Equity Finance team are seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Test Engineer to join our team in Belfast. Citi is embarking on a bold multi-year transformation for the Prime Services business. If you are someone that can work in a fast-paced environment with a pragmatic approach to delivery and diligence, then please look to apply for this role. You will need to employ strong communication skills, ensure a first-class service of quality to our internal clients. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Java and SQL, with proven experience in developing and maintaining automated test scripts through the use of practices such as BDD.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Implement and work within a BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) automation framework.
  • Creating detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases, test estimation, regression testing, test automation development, and other project artifacts.
  • Acting as a quality gate and identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs before software products are delivered to our clients.
  • Implementation and execution of API based automation test for functional and non-functional testing using Citi approved tools.
  • Identifying and highlighting ways to continuously optimize the way in which QA function operates to create an efficient, scalable team.
  • Work with the business and Production Support to investigate issues and prevent production defects.
  • Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs.
  • Together with the team contribute to innovative & best-in-class solutions for our business.
  • Apply proven software testing concepts and methodologies to daily tasks.
  • Collaborate with the development team to identify and resolve issues.
  • Adapt to changing business needs and effectively shift focus on priorities as required.

Recommended Qualifications:

  • Proven industry experience in automation testing with strong hands-on experience in Java.
  • Solid experience with BDD automation frameworks (Cucumber).
  • Strong hands-on experience in API automation/testing.
  • Prior experience in the usage of SQL for database validation and testing.
  • Fair working knowledge of CI/CD process, Jenkins, Git, etc
  • Excellent logical, analytical, problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing business requirements and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Exposure to the Finance industry or a background in financial applications is a significant advantage.

 

Educational Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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, 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 About Us | Culture, Values & 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

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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Other Relevant Skills

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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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About the company

Citi

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Citi is a global financial services corporation that offers a wide range of financial products and services, including consumer banking, credit, investment banking, and wealth management. With a presence in nearly 100 countries, Citi serves millions of customers, from individuals and small businesses to large corporations and governments. The company is dedicated to innovation and sustainability, actively working to support economic growth while addressing environmental and social challenges. Citi’s commitment to providing exceptional service and fostering diverse talent makes it a prominent choice for students aspiring to build a career in finance and banking.