Job Details

Information TechnologySan Mateo,CaliforniaPrepare and execute test plans for system, integration, and user acceptance validations.

Review and validate software requirements and design specifications from a technical standpoint.

Perform automated and manual functional testing efforts across all product platforms.

Estimate, track, and review all QA testing efforts prepared and completed by QA Engineers.

Ensure all deliverables are of high quality, on time, and accurately time reported.

Identify and document opportunities for improving current processes and/or procedures.

Assess future project requirements and provide detailed for test implementation.

Escalate issues that affect the companys product, quality, or delivery which are beyond the teams product / project base.

Ensure all company and department processes and procedures are implemented appropriately by QA Engineers.

• Pro-actively seek clarification on Acceptance criteria for all stories submitted for review.

Develop and implement test strategies that will increase productivity and quality output.

• Report, track, and uphold all software defects discovered by the team regardless of severity.
• Maintain, expand, and supplement existing test scripts and standards.
• Assign, monitor, and be responsible for all testing related components / resources including hardware, software, departmental team collaboration, and training.
• Actively participate in all grooming, planning and design meetings.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and must be a team player.
• Be flexible to work on different projects based on the project and company needs.
• Mortgage lending experience and demonstrated knowledge within the mortgage industry experience is recommended.
• Experience with Ellie Mae's Encompass 360 Mortgage system is a plus.
• May require overtime or off-peak hours to meet commitments.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or equivalent from a fully-accredited college or university.
• 3+ years of experience as Senior or Lead QA Engineer within in a quality assurance team environment.

  Must possess a willingness and aptitude to embrace new ideas and master concepts rapidly.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Familiarity and experience working with various testing stages such as unit testing, integration testing, and system testing enterprises.
• Knowledge of and some experience with automated testing tools, applications and languages such as QTP, UFT, Selenium, SoapUI, C#, and JAVA.
• Relational Database knowledge including SQL programming: understanding of queries and stored procedures.
• Experience or demonstrated knowledge of Loan Origination Systems within the mortgage industry.
• Working knowledge of Agile Test Methodology is essential.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint

Must be a responsive, flexible team player that is self-motivated, self-starting, and enthusiastic.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to effectively communicate ideas, problems and solutions with all members of the organization.

Ellie Mae is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, Females, Disabled and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us.