Senior IT QA Engineer

Guild Mortgage

. Serve as the primary quality owner and trusted quality advisor for assigned products, platforms, or initiatives .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $94,882 - $136,096 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality engineering and automation, leveraging data analysis and metrics to drive quality outcomes. Proficient in integrating automated quality solutions within CI/CD pipelines and modern software engineering practices.

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Quality EngineeringAutomation FrameworksData AnalysisAgile MethodologiesProgramming Languages

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Hard Skills

Quality MetricsAutomated Testing FrameworksSQLRoot-Cause AnalysisSoftware DevelopmentCI/CD PipelinesAPI TestingPerformance TestingCloud-Native ArchitecturesData Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInfluencing SkillsMentorship

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteProduction Telemetry PlatformsCollaborative Cloud-Based ProgramsNexora FrameworkAI-Assisted Quality Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

ISTQBCSTE

Industry Keywords

Software Quality EngineeringAgileDevOpsEnterprise TechnologyQuality Automation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsJavaJavaScriptMicroservicesPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary quality owner and trusted quality advisor for assigned products, platforms, or initiatives
Drive quality outcomes through influence, partnership, coaching, and data-driven decision making
Use quality metrics, production telemetry, defect trends, customer feedback, and delivery data to identify risks and opportunities
Lead conversations with Product, Engineering, Architecture, and Business stakeholders
Develop and execute risk-based quality strategies aligned to business objectives
Identify quality risks and recommend mitigation plans
Define quality measures and evaluate product health
Drive root-cause analysis and systemic improvement efforts
Leverage automation frameworks, AI-assisted quality solutions, and engineering tooling
Design, implement, and improve automated quality solutions
Guide API, integration, performance, data, security, and end-to-end automation
Integrate quality verification into delivery workflows and CI/CD pipelines
Evaluate emerging technologies and modernize quality practices
Analyze quality signals to identify patterns, trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities
Develop dashboards, reporting, and quality intelligence mechanisms
Use customer, operational, and production data to validate product quality and business outcomes
Lead complex testing initiatives across web, mobile, API, data, cloud, and distributed systems
Establish and promote engineering standards, testing practices, and quality patterns
Read, understand, troubleshoot, and contribute code when necessary
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to QA engineers and delivery teams
Contribute to architecture discussions concerning testability, observability, reliability, maintainability, and resilience
Partner with Product Management, Development, Architecture, Security, Operations, and Business stakeholders
Participate in Agile ceremonies and delivery planning
Help teams prioritize quality investments based on risk and business value
Promote team-wide ownership of quality
Influence technical and business decisions through expertise, evidence, data, and trusted partnerships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field strongly preferred
Minimum five years of experience in software quality engineering, software testing, quality automation, software development, or a related discipline
Relevant industry certifications such as ISTQB or CSTE are a plus
Demonstrated ability to drive quality outcomes through automation, data analysis, technical expertise, and cross-functional influence
Experience creating automated quality solutions and integrating them into modern delivery pipelines
Experience using metrics, analytics, and operational data to drive decisions and improvements
Experience working within Agile, DevOps, and modern software engineering environments
Demonstrated success delivering quality outcomes for complex enterprise technology initiatives
Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices
Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages such as Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, or similar technologies
Experience with automated testing frameworks and quality engineering platforms
Experience with source control systems, CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native architectures, APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
Strong SQL and data analysis capabilities
Ability to analyze complex systems and identify quality risks across people, process, technology, and data
Ability to read, understand, troubleshoot, and contribute code when necessary
Experience with monitoring, logging, observability, and production telemetry platforms
Experience leveraging AI-assisted engineering, automation, and quality solutions
Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills
Strong systems-thinking mindset
Demonstrated ability to influence organizational outcomes through expertise, credibility, and relationships
Experience mentoring engineers and elevating team capabilities
Strong business acumen
Continuous learner with curiosity around emerging technologies, AI capabilities, automation, analytics, and quality engineering practices
Exposure to Nexora Framework is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Wiki, collaborative cloud-based programs, and third-party software applications required
Commitment to company values
Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards
Ability to accurately interpret sounds and associated meanings
Effective adaptation to workplace stressors, including customer service complaints, security responsibilities, and competing priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
AD&D insurance
LTD insurance
401(k) with employer match
Pleasant work environment
Competitive compensation
Excellent benefits package
Remote work location
Monday–Friday schedule
Occasional night or weekend work may be necessary
5–10% travel