Test Automation and Performance Engineering Global Lead

Test Automation and Performance Engineering Global Lead 

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Team/Role Overview

The Test Automation and Performance Engineering Global Lead is a senior management-level position responsible for defining and driving the strategy for test automation, performance engineering, and developer tooling across Citi’s global technology teams. This role focuses on embedding testing and performance practices seamlessly into the development lifecycle, leveraging AI, machine learning, and modern tools to accelerate delivery and ensure scalable, reliable, and high-performing software systems. The overall objective of this role is to lead engineering teams that build solutions to enhance developer efficiency while fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do

• Lead strategy and executionfor test automation and performance engineering practices, ensuring deep integration with software development workflows to enhance developer efficiency.
• Drive the adoption of modern tooling, frameworks, and platforms that empower developers to embed testing and performance considerations early in the development lifecycle ("shift-left" approach).
• LeverageAI and machine learningto create intelligent automation solutions, predictive analytics, and advanced performance optimization techniques.
• Define standards for automated testing, performance benchmarking, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines that improve delivery velocity and reliability.
• Oversee the development and deployment of scalable test automation frameworks and performance engineering tools, ensuring robust automation coverage and effective system validation.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers and architects to embed testing directly into code development, removing silos between development and testing.
• Champion the use of developer-focused tools (e.g., unit testing frameworks, stress/load testing tools, code coverage platforms) to reduce manual effort and maximize engineering productivity.
• Provide leadership in solving engineering challenges such as optimizing system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and ensuring applications scale seamlessly under load.
• Evaluate and implement cutting-edge industry practices in test automation, continuous performance monitoring, and modern software engineering methodologies (e.g., DevOps, Agile, Site Reliability Engineering).
• Manage global teams of engineers and developers, driving alignment and collaboration across regions to consistently deliver results that meet organizational objectives.
• Partner with senior leaders across functions to advocate for automation and performance engineering initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and mitigating risk.
• Continuously assess emerging technologies and developer tools to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement across the software development lifecycle.

What we’ll need from you

• Extensive relevant experience, with demonstrated expertise in test automation, performance engineering, and software development practices.
• Strong developer-oriented focus, with hands-on experience building and integrating developer tooling for testing (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, unit testing frameworks, load/stress testing tools).
• Proven track record of implementing large-scale automation frameworks and performance engineering strategies within development teams.
• Experience with AI/ML applicationsin software testing and performance monitoring, including predictive quality analytics and intelligent automation tools.
• Deep understanding of modern software development practices such as Agile, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering, and how they intersect with test automation and performance optimization.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills to address complex engineering challenges related to system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Experience managing global teams, fostering collaboration across regions, and delivering consistent results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across functions and influence senior leaders, external stakeholders, and engineering teams.
• Bachelor’s degreein Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field;Master’s degreepreferred.
• Certifications in test automation tools, performance engineering platforms, or software development methodologies (e.g., ISTQB, Selenium, JMeter, etc.) are a plus.
• Hands-on experience with advanced developer tooling such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Selenium, AppDynamics, New Relic, or similar platforms.

What we can offer you

We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.

By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:

· Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure

· A discretional annual performance related bonus

· Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances

· Employee Assistance Program

· Pension Plan

· Paid Parental Leave

· Special discounts for employees, family, and friends

· Access to an array of learning and development resources

Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.

Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.

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