Are you looking for a career move that will put you at the heart of a global financial institution? By Joining Citi, you will become part of a global organisation whose mission is to serve as a trusted partner to our clients by responsibly providing financial services that enable growth and economic progress. The IT Quality Senior Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual. This role requires deep technical expertise in automation frameworks, system design for testing, and vulnerability assessment to build reliable, scalable, and secure applications. Responsibilities: Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test strategies, test plans and test cases Develop and execute Test Automation Framework and Automated Test Cases Design and implement automated test strategies for functional, integration, performance, and security testing. Develop and maintain high-quality automated test scripts using modern testing frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress). Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback Ensure unit, API, and end-to-end test coverage to maintain product reliability Review system and applications requirements, set metrics and track quality metrics (e.g. defect densities and open defect counts) Monitor all stages of software development to identify, track and resolve application and system defects to meet quality standards. Estimate, prioritize, plan and co-ordinate testing activities Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing features/functionalities to meet clients’ needs Traces test cases/scripts (manual and automated) to requirements / stories Liaise with internal teams (business analysts, developers, stakeholders) to identify system requirements Ensures changes to test cases/scripts/plans/procedures as necessary (manual and automated) applied in timely matter. Maintains test cases/scripts/plans/procedures as necessary (manual and automated). 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. 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. Qualifications: Significant experience in an IT Quality role and test automation Proven work experience in software development/quality assurance Strong hands-on experience in test automation using tools like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar. Experience with test automation, test scenario and test scripts creation and modification Expertise in TDD, BDD, and test automation best practices. Strong knowledge of code review practices, security testing, and vulnerability scanning. Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes High proficiency in Java is a must Experience working with version control tracking systems like GitHub Experience working with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or TeamCity Proven record of creating and maintaining integration test frameworks (Junit, Cucumber, etc.) Knowledge of SQL and scripting Good to have skills: Experience with contract testing (PACT) in microservices architecture. Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) for testing environments. Exposure to shift-left testing strategies Education: Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience BS/MS degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics/Science or a related subject is preferred. 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By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: 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 Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities. Job Family Group: Technology Job Family: Technology Quality Time Type: Full time Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Citigroup Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Citi”) invite all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities.