Senior QA Engineer, Citi

Senior QA Engineer

Citi

Location:

United Kingdom, Belfast

Category:

IT - Software Development

Contract Type:

Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior QA Engineer to drive modern quality engineering practices within our teams. You will be instrumental in ensuring the highest software quality by leveraging test automation, TDD, BDD, trunk-based development, security testing, and modern ways of working.

Job Responsibility:

Design and implement automated test strategies for functional, integration, performance, and security testing
Drive test-first development approaches such as TDD (Test-Driven Development) and BDD (Behavior-Driven Development)
Develop and maintain high-quality automated test scripts using modern testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress)
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure product quality and reliability
Ensure unit, API, and end-to-end test coverage to maintain product reliability
Integrate automated tests within CI/CD pipelines for continuous validation
Champion trunk-based development, ensuring testing is embedded throughout the development lifecycle
Collaborate closely with developers to conduct code reviews with a focus on testability, security, and performance
Perform vulnerability assessments and implement security testing best practices
Enhance observability by integrating real-time monitoring, logging, and reporting into the QA process
Partner with software engineers, architects, and product teams to design scalable, testable, and resilient systems
Mentor junior QA engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and quality-first mindset
Work closely with DevOps teams to optimize automated test execution in cloud environments
Define and implement modern ways of working, driving innovation in testing methodologies

Requirements:

Strong hands-on experience in test automation using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar
Proficiency in building robust test frameworks
Deep understanding of system design for scalable test automation
Expertise in TDD, BDD, and test automation best practices
Experience in trunk-based development and continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines
Strong knowledge of code review practices, security testing, and vulnerability scanning
Familiarity with performance, load, and stress testing tools like JMeter
Experience with cloud-based testing environments (AWS, Kubernetes)

Nice to have:

Experience with contract testing (PACT) in microservices architecture
Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for testing environments
Exposure to shift-left testing strategies

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:

On-site work

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