Head of Fx QA Strategy - London, United Kingdom - Citi

Citi
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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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The FX Technology Team partner closely with the business to deliver the connectivity, data, infrastructure and software solutions to service our clients and support a market-leading FX franchise.


The Head of FX QA Strategy & Automation is responsible for delivering a best-in-class quality assurance capability supporting the global FX business.


Responsibilities
As a key leader in the FX Technology team you will:

  • Provide thought leadership across FX Technology and drive change through personal hands-on coding & delivery
  • Develop technical standards for tools and frameworks used by automation QAs
  • Develop a common review framework and set of shared quality standards for automation testing code across FX
  • Ensure that testing practices are compatible and where possible consistent between different groups in FX, and meet any regulatory or audit requirements
  • Build a community of practice for automation QA teams
  • Support career paths for QA professionals, particularly at the start of their careers
  • Develop common standards for documentation of tests and test results
  • Develop a common review framework and set of shared quality standards for automation testing code across FX
  • Review and drive improvements to code quality and design of testing code
  • Act as a role model by committing high quality automation testing code; spend at least 50% of your time coding
  • Work with development teams to agree common standards for testing tools across dev and QA
  • Develop a culture of excellence by promoting, organising and running internal events, conferences and training
  • Develop a career pathway from manual to automation testers by developing and commissioning training, providing opportunity and support for individuals to learn
  • Conduct ongoing research into new tools techniques and practices

Qualifications

  • 15+ years relevant industry experience in QA roles with extensive experience building and leading teams of QA professionals
  • Degree in a relevant discipline with a Masters degree being advantageous
  • Significant experience in a financial services environment with specific FX experience being advantageous
  • Experience in conducting and leading testing activities in a regulated environment
  • Handson QA leadership with the ability to contribute individually as well as provide direction and guidance across multiple teams
  • Excellent planning, organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work successfully in a distributed matrix environment
  • Ability to work independently, multitask, and take ownership of various parts of a project or initiative
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage to tight deadlines or unexpected changes in expectations or requirements
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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

  • Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.


Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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