Design, build, and maintain automated validation suites across web, mainframe, API, desktop, file, and email workflows. Develop and enhance automation frameworks using Java/Python/JavaScript and tooling (Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, REST Assured). Integrate LLM/GenAI capabilities for test generation, failure analysis, and data creation. Validate banking and payments functionality; collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams and apply test architecture best practices.
Design, develop, and maintain automated validation suites for:
- Web applications (UI automation, responsive testing)
- Mainframe/3270 systems (screen navigation & validation)
- API testing (REST/SOAP automation, contract testing)
- Desktop applications (Windows-based tasks, legacy systems)
- File‑based validations (Notepad/flat files, PDF parsing and verification)
- Email workflows (content validation, trigger-based flows)
Build and enhance automation frameworks using:
- Java, Python, JavaScript
- Selenium/WebDriver, Playwright, TestNG, PyTest, JUnit, Cypress, REST Assured
- GitHub, as Citi is currently using GitHub to access and manage all GenAI-related artifacts.
Integrate LLM-based capabilities into automation pipelines:
- Natural‑language test generation
- Intelligent failure analysis
- Automated data creation using AI agents
- Conversational testing assistants for validation insights
Technical Skills
- Strong hands‑on experience with:
- Java, Python, JavaScript
- Selenium/Playwright/ Cypress
- REST Assured, Postman, Ready API
- Mainframe automation tools (e.g., terminal emulators, LeanFT)
- PDF parsing libraries (PDFBox, PyPDF2, iText)
- Email automation (IMAP/SMTP libraries)
- Expertise in framework development and test architecture.
- Strong understanding of databases (SQL/Oracle/DB2).
- Domain Expertise – NA Retail Banking & Payments
Required year of experience : 2 to 3 years
Validate functionalities across:
- Core banking products (checking, savings, deposits, loans)
- Payments (ACH, Wires, RTP, Bill Pay, Cards)
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Customer onboarding, servicing, and transaction flows
Certifications in ISTQB, automation tools, or cloud platforms.
Soft Skills: Strong Communications, Scrum Level Ownership, Grooming - ask questions, bring up risks , mitigation skills. Agile Experience
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 36,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 126,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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