Lead AI Quality Automation Engineer - Vice President

**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 (https://www.citigroup.com/citi/accessibility/application-accessibility.htm)_ _._ _View Citi's_ _EEO Policy Statement (https://www.citigroup.com/global/eeo-aa-policy)_ _and the_ _Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)_ _poster._ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority/Female/Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.