Senior Functional QA Engineer (Margins), Citi

Citi

Location:

United Kingdom, Belfast

Category:

IT - Software Development

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

As a Senior QA Analyst, you will be an integral part of our agile delivery team, driving the development and execution of high-quality functional testing in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will work closely with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure that our applications meet both functional and non-functional requirements. Your expertise in Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), agile methodologies, and deep understanding of functional domains will be key to ensuring the success of our projects

Job Responsibility:

Actively participate in all Agile ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Collaborate with Product Owners and development teams to understand project requirements and define comprehensive test strategies
Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts aligned with Agile methodologies
Leverage in-depth knowledge of financial products and services to design effective test scenarios
Ensure test coverage for functional and non-functional requirements, focusing on areas such as trade processing, confirmation, settlement, and margin
Conduct thorough root cause analysis for defects and implement preventative measures to enhance production stability
Implement and advocate for BDD practices within the QA process
Provide test scenarios and maintain automated test scripts using BDD tools such as Cucumber, ensuring efficient regression testing and maximum test coverage
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to write clear and concise Gherkin scenarios that accurately reflect business requirements
Foster a collaborative environment by working closely with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle
Mentor junior QA team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their professional growth
Communicate effectively with global teams, demonstrating strong attention to detail and the ability to organize and prioritize work effectively

Requirements:

Significant hands-on experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on Agile methodologies
Proven experience in leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) cycles for business-critical applications
Strong financial product knowledge, with a distinct advantage in margin and collateral management
Proficiency in test automation tools and frameworks, particularly those supporting BDD such as Cucumber
Solid understanding of UNIX, shell scripting, and SQL
Understanding of microservices architecture and test requirements
Experience with test management and defect tracking tools, with the ability to generate and interpret associated reports
Self-motivated individual with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within global teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to multi-task and prioritize effectively
Bachelor’s degree (in science, mathematics, engineering or finance)

What we offer:

Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays
increasing with tenure
A discretional annual performance related bonus
Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
Employee Assistance Program
Pension Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
Access to an array of learning and development resources

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 21, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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