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Lead AI Quality Automation Engineer - Vice President

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**Lead AI Quality Automation Engineer - Vice President** at Citi, Pune. Lead testing projects, architect test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, Cucumber. Integrate AI/ML for enhanced software quality. Manage full test lifecycle, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor junior team members. Requires 12+ years' experience, AI-related Python/Java, automation frameworks, and CI/CD tools.

Compensation
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Currency: Not specified

City
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Country
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Lead AI Quality Automation Engineer - Vice President

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Job Req Id:

26983046

Location(s):

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Aug. 18, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, youll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior SDET to lead the testing from the front. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise-level test automation framework development and a passion for leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance software quality and testing efficiency. You will be responsible for managing and implementing successful testing & automation projects, solving complex problems, and driving innovation within our quality engineering practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks for enterprise-level applications.

  • Lead the integration of AI and machine learning techniques into the testing lifecycle to improve test accuracy, coverage, and efficiency.

  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, Selenium, and Cucumber BDD.

  • Manage the full lifecycle of testing and automation projects, from planning and design to execution, delivery, and reporting.

  • Participate in discussions with business stakeholders to understand core requirements to ensure thorough test coverage.

  • Collaborate with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

  • Work within a CI/CD pipeline, utilizing tools like Jenkins, Urban Deploy, and Lightspeed to ensure continuous quality.

  • Perform database validation and test data management using Oracle PL/SQL and Mongo DB.

  • Develop and maintain utility scripts using UNIX Shell Scripting and Perl in both LINUX and Windows environments.

  • Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues.

  • Mentor junior team members and promote best practices in test automation and quality engineering.

Required Qualifications

  • A minimum of 12+ years of experience in software development, with a primary focus on architecting and building test automation frameworks for complex, enterprise-level finance, or banking applications.

  • Proven experience in AI-related Python and Java development and applying AI concepts to solve testing challenges.

  • Deep expertise in creating and maintaining automation frameworks using Selenium and Cucumber (BDD).

  • Demonstrated experience in managing and successfully implementing large-scale automation projects.

  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to perform under pressure and adapt to changing requirements.

  • Strong proficiency in UNIX/LINUX and Windows environments, including hands-on experience with UNIX Shell Scripting and Perl scripting.

  • Solid experience working with relational and NoSQL databases, specifically Oracle (including PL/SQL) and Mongo DB.

  • Hands-on experience with a modern CI/CD toolchain, including Jenkins, Urban Deploy, Lightspeed, SONAR, and Maven.

  • Good understanding of finance and accounting terminologies.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Technology Quality

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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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.

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 (opens in new window).

View Citis EEO Policy Statement (opens in new window) and the Know Your Rights (opens in new window) poster.

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Lead AI Quality Automation Engineer - Vice President

Compensation

Not specified

City: Not specified

Country: India

Citi logo
Bulge Bracket Investment Banks

4 days ago

No clicks

at Citi

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

**Lead AI Quality Automation Engineer - Vice President** at Citi, Pune. Lead testing projects, architect test automation frameworks using Java, Selenium, Cucumber. Integrate AI/ML for enhanced software quality. Manage full test lifecycle, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor junior team members. Requires 12+ years' experience, AI-related Python/Java, automation frameworks, and CI/CD tools.

Full Job Description

Lead AI Quality Automation Engineer - Vice President

Apply (opens in new window)
Save

Job Req Id:

26983046

Location(s):

Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Aug. 18, 2026

Discover your future at Citi

Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, youll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.

Job Overview

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior SDET to lead the testing from the front. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise-level test automation framework development and a passion for leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance software quality and testing efficiency. You will be responsible for managing and implementing successful testing & automation projects, solving complex problems, and driving innovation within our quality engineering practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable test automation frameworks for enterprise-level applications.

  • Lead the integration of AI and machine learning techniques into the testing lifecycle to improve test accuracy, coverage, and efficiency.

  • Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Java, Selenium, and Cucumber BDD.

  • Manage the full lifecycle of testing and automation projects, from planning and design to execution, delivery, and reporting.

  • Participate in discussions with business stakeholders to understand core requirements to ensure thorough test coverage.

  • Collaborate with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

  • Work within a CI/CD pipeline, utilizing tools like Jenkins, Urban Deploy, and Lightspeed to ensure continuous quality.

  • Perform database validation and test data management using Oracle PL/SQL and Mongo DB.

  • Develop and maintain utility scripts using UNIX Shell Scripting and Perl in both LINUX and Windows environments.

  • Analyze test results, identify defects, and work with development teams to resolve issues.

  • Mentor junior team members and promote best practices in test automation and quality engineering.

Required Qualifications

  • A minimum of 12+ years of experience in software development, with a primary focus on architecting and building test automation frameworks for complex, enterprise-level finance, or banking applications.

  • Proven experience in AI-related Python and Java development and applying AI concepts to solve testing challenges.

  • Deep expertise in creating and maintaining automation frameworks using Selenium and Cucumber (BDD).

  • Demonstrated experience in managing and successfully implementing large-scale automation projects.

  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to perform under pressure and adapt to changing requirements.

  • Strong proficiency in UNIX/LINUX and Windows environments, including hands-on experience with UNIX Shell Scripting and Perl scripting.

  • Solid experience working with relational and NoSQL databases, specifically Oracle (including PL/SQL) and Mongo DB.

  • Hands-on experience with a modern CI/CD toolchain, including Jenkins, Urban Deploy, Lightspeed, SONAR, and Maven.

  • Good understanding of finance and accounting terminologies.

------------------------------------------------------

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 (opens in new window).

View Citis EEO Policy Statement (opens in new window) and the Know Your Rights (opens in new window) poster.

Apply (opens in new window)
Save