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._