Lead Software QA Engineer

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Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Software QA Engineer Lead to join our team. This position will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test plans and cases to ensure the quality of our projects and products. The successful candidate will possess strong knowledge of software testing, test planning, and regression testing, as well as experience in integration testing and familiarity with various test automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the QA team in developing and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure the quality of our software products
• Design, develop, and execute test plans and cases for software products
• Collaborate with software developers and stakeholders to understand product requirements and ensure QA coverage
• Perform end-to-end testing for security, scalability, and reliability
• Create and maintain test documentation
• Actively participate in manual and automated testing, including test script development, execution, and analysis
• Monitor, track, and report on QA activities, including test progress, test results, and defect tracking
• Investigate and analyze defects, identifying root causes and recommending solutions to prevent recurrence
• Guide and mentor the QA team members, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices
• Monitor industry trends and best practices in software quality assurance, continuously improving QA processes and methodologies
• Participate in code reviews, providing insights on quality and testability
• Manage the QA team workload and priorities, ensuring timely and efficient completion of tasks
• Foster a culture of quality throughout the development process and across the organization

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on manual and automated testing
• At least 5 years of relevant, professional level work experience
• Proven experience leading and mentoring QA teams
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft technologies including Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, Power BI, and ASP.NET Core
• Proficiency with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, JUnit, NUnit, or similar
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality products
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with advanced SQL concepts and writing SQL statements
• Create and maintain test documentation
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels within the organization
• Strong communication and time management skills and a self-motivated approach
• Ability to work independently, detail-oriented, and execution focused.
• Highly collaborative and team oriented
• Tenacious (does not give up on tasks easily)

About Symmetry

Symmetry Lending specializes in providing mortgage fulfillment services to include origination, servicing, and capital markets needs to various Lenders across the country with whom we partner. We have offices in Atlanta, GA, Eden Prairie, MN, Denver, CO, Orlando, FL, and Anaheim, CA, and we do business from coast to coast. We take great pride in building a diverse team of motivated professionals that contribute to an exciting work atmosphere. We provide a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plan options, paid time off, and more.

California Disclosure - Employee Notice at Collection

This disclosure is intended to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which gives California residents who are applicants, employees, or contractors of Symmetry Lending (“Symmetry”) the right to know what categories of personal information Symmetry collects about them and the purposes for which Symmetry uses that information. As used in this Privacy Notice, “Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular individual or household. Personal Information includes, but is not limited to, the categories of personal information identified below if such information identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could be reasonably linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular individual or household.

The following is a list of the categories of Personal Information that we may collect about consumers:

• Identifiers . This may include a real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name, Social Security number, driver's license number, passport number, or other similar identifiers.
• Personal information described in the California Customer Records Statute (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.80(e)). This may include a name, signature, Social Security number, physical characteristics or description, address, telephone number, passport number, driver's license or state identification card number, insurance policy number, education, employment, employment history, bank account number, or any other financial information, medical information, or health insurance information.
• Characteristics of Protected Classification under California or Federal Law. This may include age, race, color, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, marital status, a childbirth or related medical condition, physical or mental disability, sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, veteran or military status.
• Biometric information . This may include voice and video recordings.
• Sensory data . This may include audio, electronic, visual, or similar information, including photos.
• Professional or employment-related information . This may include current or past job history, compensation data, performance evaluations, or employee benefits.
• Beneficiaries, dependents, and emergency contact information . This may include the name, gender, phone number, and relationship of beneficiaries, dependents, and emergency contacts.

We may use the categories of Personal Information for the following business or commercial purposes:

• To perform background checks necessary to comply with licensing requirements, to perform reference checks, to verify eligibility to work in the United States, for contact purposes, to assess your qualification for employment, to conduct performance evaluations, for payrolls and budgeting purposes, for implementation of employee benefits, for internal organizational purposes to establish proper accommodations for sick time, PTO, leaves of absences, or emergency situations, and to conduct health screenings as allowed by OSHA and the CDC to protect the safety of our employee during pandemic situations.
• For internal use, such as tracking access into buildings, timekeeping, activity logs, etc.
• To comply with laws and regulations, including but not limited to applicable tax, health and safety, anti-discrimination, immigration, labor and employment, and social welfare laws.
• For security or the prevention, detection, or investigation of fraud, suspected or actual illegal activity, violations of company policy or rules, or other misconduct.
• To comply with civil, criminal, judicial, or regulatory inquiries, investigations, subpoenas, or summons.
• To comply with all licensing requirements necessary for our business operations, including state exam audits.
• To exercise or defend the legal rights of Symmetry and its employees, affiliates, customers, contractors, and agents.
• To seek advice from lawyers, auditors, or other professional advisors.

If Symmetry uses Personal Information of an applicant, employee, or contractor for a purpose materially different than those disclosed in this notice, Symmetry will notify the employee and obtain explicit consent from the employee to use the Personal Information for this new purpose.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Software quality assurance: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Anaheim, CA 92807 (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Anaheim, CA 92807