Functional QA Engineer

Role & 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

Preferred candidate profile

• 58 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