Automation Java Test Engineer

## Senior Automation Test Engineer (Java) - Job Description ## Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Automation Test Engineer with a strong background in Java to join our Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about quality, possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and have a proven track record of designing, developing, and implementing robust and scalable test automation frameworks and solutions for Java-based applications. ## Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain advanced test automation frameworks and scripts using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG/JUnit, and other relevant tools. * Lead the creation of comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and test cases for complex enterprise-level applications. * Collaborate closely with development, product management, and other QA engineers to ensure thorough test coverage and high-quality product delivery. * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) to support continuous testing and delivery. * Perform root cause analysis of defects and work with development teams to resolve issues efficiently. * Mentor junior and mid-level automation engineers, providing technical guidance and best practices in test automation. * Stay up to date with emerging testing tools, technologies, and methodologies, and recommend their adoption where appropriate. * Contribute to the continuous improvement of the QA process and overall software development lifecycle. ## Qualifications ## Required Skills * Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field. * Experience: 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with at least 4 years focused on test automation. * Programming Language: Expert-level proficiency in Java programming for test automation. * Automation Frameworks: Extensive experience with building and maintaining test automation frameworks from scratch using Selenium WebDriver, TestNG/JUnit. * BDD Frameworks: Experience with Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) frameworks like Cucumber or Serenity BDD. * API Testing: Hands-on experience with API automation testing using REST Assured, Postman, or similar tools. * Version Control: Strong proficiency with Git or other version control systems. * CI/CD: Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). * Databases: Solid understanding of relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB) and the ability to write complex queries for data validation. * Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. * Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills. ## ## Key Attributes * Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team. * Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality software. * Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies and processes. * Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. \------------------------------------------------------ ## Job Family Group: Technology \------------------------------------------------------ ## Job Family: Technology Quality \------------------------------------------------------ ## Time Type: Full time \------------------------------------------------------ ## Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above. \------------------------------------------------------ ## Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter. \------------------------------------------------------ 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. If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi. View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.