[Remote] QA Engineer I

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. New American Funding is a company focused on developing test suites for mobile apps and web technologies. The QA Engineer I plays a crucial role in supporting the QA team by implementing new testing technologies and ensuring product integrity through collaboration and adherence to acceptance criteria. Responsibilities Develop and maintain comprehensive, structured test plans and test cases Conduct thorough regression, functional, and performance tests to detect and report software defects and ensure product stability Investigate and resolve reported issues, meticulously documenting and tracking defects to resolution Create, develop, and maintain automated test suites using established automation tools/frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, Appium, Playwright) Continuously convert manual test cases from sprints into functional automated scripts Generate reliable web-element identifiers and craft custom x-paths for Selenium API Perform manual API testing using tools such as Postman and Swagger Design API automation scripts using Rest Sharp and execute SQL queries Configure CI/CD pipelines and initiate pipeline tests Deliver accurate test progress reports to the QA Leadership team Collaborate with development and product teams to identify test scenarios and ensure comprehensive test coverage Participate actively in Agile/Scrum methodologies, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives Continuously enhance testing processes and methodologies to boost efficiency and effectiveness Proactively respond to team messages, comments, and emails to ensure uninterrupted development progress Foster a positive and enthusiastic attitude to inspire and energize the team Embrace learning new skill sets related to our technological needs Expectations extend beyond the above responsibilities Skills Proficiency in languages and tools like C#, JavaScript, Selenium, Postman, Swagger, Rest Sharp, SQL, etc Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, coupled with a quick learning ability, diligence, and strong team collaboration 1+ years of experience as a QA Engineer with automation focus Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or relevant work experience Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S Familiarity with Playwright is a plus Knowledge of Appium, CI/CD tools, cross-platform testing tools, performance testing tools, and mortgage-specific terminologies is beneficial Benefits Health, dental & vision Retirement with company contribution Parental leave Mental health & wellness benefits Generous PTO Sales incentive pay for most sales roles Annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles Company Overview New American Funding provides cutting-edge marketing and technology efforts allow us to compete with large banks. It was founded in 2003, and is headquartered in Tustin, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship New American Funding has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 3 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.