User Acceptance Testing Analyst
Ideal Contractor ProfileWe are seeking a senior UAT Tester III who brings a combination of quality engineering expertise, mortgage business knowledge, and automation skills. The ideal candidate has experience supporting Loan Delivery and Loan Acquisition platforms, understands mortgage loan data and acquisition workflows, and can independently drive testing efforts across complex initiatives while effectively partnering with business and technology teams.Quality Engineering & TestingDesign, develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, test scripts, and testing strategies for Loan Delivery and Loan Acquisition applications.Perform functional, integration, system, regression, end-to-end, and acceptance testing.Validate business workflows supporting mortgage loan delivery, loan acquisition, investor reporting, and downstream integrations.Analyze requirements and technical specifications to identify testing scope, risks, dependencies, and test coverage needs.Develop and execute automated test solutions to improve testing efficiency and quality outcomes.Automation EngineeringBuild and maintain automation frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, and BDD/Gherkin methodologies.Develop reusable automation assets and regression suites.Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing efforts.Identify opportunities to increase automation coverage across applications and services.API & Data ValidationPerform API testing using REST-based services and validate business transactions across integrated applications.Design and execute backend database validations using Oracle SQL.Analyze complex data flows and perform extensive data reconciliation across systems.Validate XML files and mortgage-specific data structures exchanged between applications.Mortgage Business TestingSupport testing of Single-Family applications related to:Loan DeliveryLoan AcquisitionLoan Eligibility ValidationMortgage Data ManagementInvestor Delivery ProcessesLoan Certification and Quality ControlsValidate business rules governing loan acquisition and delivery transactions.Ensure compliance with established mortgage data standards and business requirements.Agile DeliveryParticipate in Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Refinement, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and Operations teams to ensure successful delivery of functionality.Document testing results, defects, quality metrics, and release readiness assessments.Contribute to continuous process improvements and quality engineering best practices.Innovation & Continuous ImprovementLeverage AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Visual Studio Code extensions to improve productivity, accelerate test design, and support problem-solving activities.Identify process improvement opportunities that enhance quality, efficiency, and team effectiveness.Promote a quality-first mindset throughout the software development lifecycle.THE EXPERIENCE YOU BRING TO THE TEAMMinimum Required Experience5+ years of software testing and quality assurance experience.5+ years of experience testing enterprise-level applications.Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.Strong understanding of SDLC, STLC, and quality engineering practices.Experience supporting large-scale business-critical applications.Desired ExperienceMortgage industry experience with a strong understanding of:Loan OriginationUnderwritingLoan DeliveryLoan AcquisitionSecondary Mortgage Market operationsMortgage data standardsExperience working within Fannie Mae Single-Family technology environments.Experience testing Loan Delivery, Acquisitions, Eligibility, or related mortgage systems.Strong understanding of mortgage loan lifecycle and loan data validation processes.Technical SkillsSelenium AutomationPlaywrightGherkin / BDD FrameworksJavaPythonREST API TestingOracle SQLXMLGitGitLabIntelliJ IDEAJiraCI/CD PipelinesPreferred QualificationsExperience creating and maintaining automation frameworks.Experience validating data across multiple integrated systems.Experience working with XML schemas and mortgage data formats.Exposure to MISMO standards and mortgage industry datasets.Experience performing complex backend and database testing.Familiarity with cloud-based application architectures and modern testing practices.Keys to Success in this RoleStrong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and business stakeholders.Self-motivated with the ability to manage competing priorities.Proven ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.