IT Quality Senior Analyst - Assistant Vice President

Role Overview Citi is seeking an experienced Senior QA Analyst to lead quality assurance and test automation engineering for our Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD) Clearing & Product Processor platforms . This role focuses on post-trade processing, clearing systems, back-office product processors, accounting, and regulatory reporting platforms. The Senior QA Analyst will drive end-to-end testing strategies, BDD automation, UAT certification, and production readiness across critical clearing functions supporting global Futures and Options (F&O) business lines. Key Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end QA planning, test design, execution, and release validation across ETD clearing and product processor platforms. - Validate critical post-trade workflows, including trade and position management, exchange data and pricing, margin processing, commissions and fees, interest calculations, accounting/GL reconciliation, and regulatory reporting. - Design, develop, and maintain automated test solutions using Java, Cucumber, and BDD frameworks , covering APIs, batch processes, file-based processing, and backend services. - Drive data validation and reconciliation activities through advanced SQL-based testing and automated verification techniques. - Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines and modern delivery platforms to enable continuous quality assurance. - Lead defect triage, root cause analysis, quality metrics reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Collaborate with Development, Operations, and Business stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage, production readiness, and successful delivery. - Mentor QA team members and promote quality engineering best practices across the organization. Recommended Qualifications: - 8–12 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering, preferably within financial services. - Demonstrated execution capabilities. - Domain Expertise - Strong Capital Markets experience with hands-on knowledge of Exchange Traded Derivatives (Futures & Options) and post-trade processing. - Solid understanding of clearing, trade lifecycle management, margin calculations, commissions, interest processing, accounting/GL functions, and regulatory reporting. - Familiarity with industry clearing ecosystems and exchange-cleared products. - Technical Skills - Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Cucumber, and BDD-based test automation . - Advanced SQL skills with experience validating complex data flows across relational databases. - Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git/GitHub, Linux, and containerized/cloud-based environments . - Experience testing APIs, batch processing systems, and distributed application architectures. - Leadership & Communication - Proven ability to lead testing initiatives across global teams and complex programs. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills. - Experience mentoring junior QA engineers and driving quality excellence. Education: - Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience ------------------------------------------------------ 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 . View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.