Senior Automation Test Engineer

As a Senior Automation Test Engineer, you will lead and expand automation testing efforts across core mortgage technology platforms. Your responsibilities include: - Designing, developing, and maintaining end-to-end test automation frameworks using Playwright (Python) and Pytest - Automating complex workflows in the mortgage lifecycle, including loan applications, underwriting, disclosures, and servicing processes - Validating API integrations between mortgage systems (e.g., LOS, CRM, credit bureaus, document engines) - Ensuring comprehensive test coverage for both frontend (UI) and backend (API, database) components - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand mortgage-specific use cases and edge conditions - Integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps - Performing test data management and backend validation using SQL/XML as needed - Providing technical leadership within the QA team and establishing best practices for test automation in a regulatory-compliant environment - Participating in sprint planning, grooming sessions, and demos to align testing with Agile delivery cycles - Creating reusable libraries, utilities, and maintaining test automation Qualifications required for this role: - 6-10 years of QA experience, with at least 3 years in test automation using Python - Strong experience using Playwright for browser automation and Pytest for test structuring - Proven background in automating web applications and APIs, ideally within mortgage or financial services - Understanding of mortgage domain processes such as loan origination, underwriting, disclosures, and compliance validations - Experience validating API integrations and backend workflows in complex environments - Proficiency in SQL and comfortable working with XML/JSON data structures - Familiarity with CI/CD tools and integration of automation into pipelines - Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills Skills that would be nice to have: - Prior experience with systems like Encompass, ICE Mortgage Technology, Calyx, Blend, etc. - Experience in highly regulated environments with a focus on compliance and audit trails - Familiarity with test case management tools (e.g., ADO, Zephyr) - Exposure to performance testing tools (e.g., JMeter, LoadRunner) - Working knowledge of cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS) The company offers: - Opportunity to influence automation strategy across core mortgage platforms - Exposure to modern QA tooling and cloud infrastructure - Collaborative, transparent, and agile work culture - Competitive compensation and benefits - Flexible work options (remote/hybrid) As a Senior Automation Test Engineer, you will lead and expand automation testing efforts across core mortgage technology platforms. Your responsibilities include: - Designing, developing, and maintaining end-to-end test automation frameworks using Playwright (Python) and Pytest - Automating complex workflows in the mortgage lifecycle, including loan applications, underwriting, disclosures, and servicing processes - Validating API integrations between mortgage systems (e.g., LOS, CRM, credit bureaus, document engines) - Ensuring comprehensive test coverage for both frontend (UI) and backend (API, database) components - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand mortgage-specific use cases and edge conditions - Integrating test automation into CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps - Performing test data management and backend validation using SQL/XML as needed - Providing technical leadership within the QA team and establishing best practices for test automation in a regulatory-compliant environment - Participating in sprint planning, grooming sessions, and demos to align testing with Agile delivery cycles - Creating reusable libraries, utilities, and maintaining test automation Qualifications required for this role: - 6-10 years of QA experience, with at least 3 years in test automation using Python - Strong experience using Playwright for browser automation and Pytest for test structuring - Proven background in automating web applications and APIs, ideally within mortgage or financial services - Understanding of mortgage domain processes such as loan origination, underwriting, disclosures, and compliance validations - Experience validating API integrations and backend workflows in complex environments - Proficiency in SQL and comfortable working with XML/JSON data structures - Familiarity with CI/CD tools and integration of automation into pipelines - Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills Skills that would be nice to have: - Prior experience with systems like Encompass, ICE Mortgage Technology, Calyx, Blend, etc. - Experience in highly regulated environments with a focus on compliance and audit trails - Familiarity with test case management tools (e.g., ADO, Zephyr) - Exposure to performance testing tools (e