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QA Automation Engineer - Java/SQL (AVP)

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Posted 12 days ago

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**QA Automation Engineer - Java/SQL (AVP)** Mid-senior level QA Automation Engineer required for Citi's Equity Finance team in Belfast. You'll work within a BDD framework, developing & maintaining automated test scripts using Java, SQL, and Cucumber. Key responsibilities include creating test plans, executing API-based tests, and optimizing QA processes. Proven experience in automation testing, strong Java proficiency, and SQL skills are essential. Prior finance industry experience is beneficial. Apply now for a full-time role in a dynamic, global organization.

Compensation
Not specified

Currency: Not specified

City
Not specified
Country
United Kingdom

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QA Automation Engineer - Java/SQL (AVP)

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Job Req Id:

26977168

Location(s):

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Jul. 22, 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

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.

Required 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:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

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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

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.

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QA Automation Engineer - Java/SQL (AVP)

Compensation

Not specified

City: Not specified

Country: United Kingdom

Citi logo
Bulge Bracket Investment Banks

12 days ago

No clicks

at Citi

ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

**QA Automation Engineer - Java/SQL (AVP)** Mid-senior level QA Automation Engineer required for Citi's Equity Finance team in Belfast. You'll work within a BDD framework, developing & maintaining automated test scripts using Java, SQL, and Cucumber. Key responsibilities include creating test plans, executing API-based tests, and optimizing QA processes. Proven experience in automation testing, strong Java proficiency, and SQL skills are essential. Prior finance industry experience is beneficial. Apply now for a full-time role in a dynamic, global organization.

Full Job Description

QA Automation Engineer - Java/SQL (AVP)

Apply (opens in new window)
Save

Job Req Id:

26977168

Location(s):

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Job Type:

Hybrid

Posted:

Jul. 22, 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

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.

Required 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:

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

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

Job Family Group:

Technology

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

Job Family:

Applications Development

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

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