Full Job Description
About the Role
As an Empower QA Analyst, you will ensure the quality, accuracy, and compliance of mortgage origination platforms including Empower LOS and a proprietary Loan Officer Digital system. You will work closely with business and delivery teams to validate workflows and support high-quality releases.
In this Role, You Will
• Review requirements and build detailed manual test cases and scripts.
• Execute functional and end-to-end testing across Empower LOS and Loan Officer Digital platform.
• Validate mortgage workflows and business scenarios.
• Identify, document, and track defects and anomalies.
• Validate regulatory workflows including TRID compliance.
• Proactively identify functional and regulatory gaps.
• Collaborate with business, QA, and release teams during testing cycles.
Work Model
This role is based in Teaneck, NJ with a remote work setup. Candidates are expected to support collaboration as needed while primarily working remotely.
What You Must Have to Be Considered
• 2-8 years of experience in QA or manual testing within financial services or mortgage domain.
• Strong experience in test case creation and execution.
• Understanding of mortgage lending workflows.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory practices such as TRID.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
These Will Help You Succeed
• Working knowledge of Empower Loan Origination System.
• Experience with end-to-end mortgage platform testing.
• Familiarity with Agile testing environments.
• Strong attention to detail and stakeholder communication skills.
Compensation (Pay Transparency)
Base salary range $86,500 - $101,500 annually, depending on experience, skills, and location. Eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program subject to applicable plan terms.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Employee assistance program
• 15 Paid holidays plus PTO
• Paid parental leave and family-support programs
• Learning and development programs and certifications