QA Automation Engineer

About Citco

Citco is a global leader in fund services, corporate governance and related asset services with staff across 80 offices worldwide. With more than $1 trillion in assets under administration, we deliver end-to-end solutions and exceptional service to meet our clients' needs. 

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About the Team & Business Line: 

Proprietary software solutions and innovation are at the core of what differentiates Citco in the alternative investment space. Through our network of global development centres, Citco invests heavily in technology development, security, and infrastructure to ensure our clients continue to receive award-winning products that underpin our commitment to service excellence. 

As a core member of our Product Development team you will work with dedicated professionals to ensure our clients maintain access to their critical information assets while keeping Citco ahead of industry trends.

Your Role: 

• You will play a key role in delivering and supporting support testing activities for projects covering application changes across a number of products and platforms.
• You will assist with test design and performing test execution (manual and automated) for designated projects, together with support for our continuous process improvement activities.
• You should have proven QA skills (both Automation and Manual), who demonstrate expertise in a variety of software QA concepts, practices, and procedures.
• You will report to the QA Lead
• You will create, maintain and optimize test artifacts from test cases to automation scripts and assure that they cover all business requirements within the agreed scope.
• Develop and maintain automated scripts using automated testing tools and framework
• You will participate in peer reviews of test artifacts to ensure adherence to development and testing standards.
• Work closely with technical and non-technical peers and senior management to promote successful delivery of products and services.
• Work with the Test Manager to develop credible, accurate, and timely assessments of quality along with detailed information about system strengths and weaknesses.
• You will communicate, report and take responsibility on assigned tasks.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives related to the current test project.
• Assist in the training of other team members on test process and automation.

About You:

• You have Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or similar discipline together with relevant working experience
• You have extensive knowledge of testing methodologies
• You have 5+ years in a Financial Services led company, preferably with knowledge of Financial Accounting, Investment Banking, Custody or Hedge Fund Services 
• You have strong background in QA processes, Software Development Lifecycle, and Defect management
• You have 5+ years of experience in software testing, using QA and project management tools such as JIRA, X-ray, Confluence, etc.
• You have 3+ years programming experience in UI automation test tools like Playwright, Cypress, Selenium
• You have 3+ years experience in Javascript/node and/or python as well as SQL
• You have 3+ years Test Automation experience using various Automation Frameworks
• You have 1+ year(s) experience in source/version control tools such as Git, SVN
• You have experience in delivering large, enterprise sized projects in diverse industries
• You are self-motivated, innovative and analytical with strong attention to detail
• You have strong sense of responsibility and service minded attitude
• You are organized, accurate and self-motivated
• You think creatively and propose options/solutions to challenges
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively in a global team environment

Our Benefits

Your well being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location. 

We recognize diversity as a source of organizational pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation's evolving diversity in the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization.

Citco welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.