**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 prospect 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.

📌 IT Quality Senior Analyst - Assistant Vice President (Pune)
🏢 Citigroup
📍 Pune