Functional QA Engineer

Job Summary:

Functional & Database Test Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute test cases for key mortgage workflows (e.g., loan origination, underwriting, document validation, compliance checks)
• Validate backend mortgage data through

  SQL queries and XML structures

  across various systems (e.g., LOS, CRM, underwriting engines)
• Analyze

  API responses

  and errors related to mortgage data and services (e.g., credit pulls, income verification, disclosures)
• Perform

  patch testing and production release testing

  in high-availability environments
• Develop and maintain automated tests using

  Java/Selenium

  for UI, and

  Python

  for backend/API scripting
• Customize and enhance test automation frameworks to align with mortgage business needs
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, work closely with developers, product managers, and business teams to understand functional requirements
• Use

  Azure DevOps (ADO)

  for managing test plans, test execution, and tracking defects
• Integrate test suites into

  CI/CD pipelines via Jenkins

  and support continuous testing
• Provide demos/presentations on test deliverables and ensure stakeholder visibility
• Maintain high test coverage and documentation to support mortgage compliance and audit needs

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5–8 years of experience in QA, with solid background in

  STLC

  , manual testing, and automation
• Strong understanding of

  mortgage domain workflows

  and terminology (LOS, AUS, disclosures, compliance, etc.)
• Proficient in

  SQL

  for database testing and

  XML

  validation
• Solid understanding of

  API testing

  , including error handling and request/response verification
• Hands-on experience with

  UI automation using Java Selenium

  and

  Python scripting

• Familiar with

  Azure DevOps (ADO)

  for test management and issue tracking
• Knowledge of

  defect lifecycle, test case preparation, regression, and smoke testing

• Experience with

  CI/CD tools like Jenkins

  for test integration
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of testing responsibilities

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience with mortgage LOS platforms (e.g., Encompass, ICE Mortgage Tech, Calyx)
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., CFPB, FHA, Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac)

Exposure to performance testing and test data management tools