WHO WE ARE...

Maxwell was founded in 2015 by homebuyers who were shocked by the complexity and inefficiencies of the mortgage process for borrowers and lending teams alike. We’ve created a platform that has not only streamlined the process and made it more efficient - closing loans 45%+ faster - but has made mortgages more accessible in the process. Our mission is clear: democratize mortgage by helping lenders work more efficiently and stay compliant while eliminating the barrier to entry and the stress for the borrower.

We are a company focused on a supportive, diverse, and inclusive culture - live through our values of Rigor, Ownership, Curiosity, Kindness, and "Straight Up" - to bring equality to the mortgage process and spread financial empowerment. Intrigued? Read on and say hello!

WHO YOU ARE...

As a QA Engineer at Maxwell, you are excited about ensuring the quality and performance of the software and systems developed. You’re able to do this because you’re intrigued by the opportunity to write and maintain automated tests, providing data, and feedback on the quality and usability of new features. At Maxwell, QA engineers are embedded with our cross-functional teams so you’ll have the chance to gain exposure to the various roles within the Software Engineering and Product function and see the impact you’re making on a daily basis. 

Since the QA Engineer is the entry point to the Software Engineering function at Maxwell, you will have the opportunity to continually improve your coding skills, understand the inner workings of software development, and truly hone your craft to have the ability to move into a Software Engineering role when appropriate.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING...

• Write and maintain effective, reliable, and performant automated tests using best practices.
• Conduct manual testing of new features from which automated testing requirements will be created.
• Collaborate effectively with a team of Software Engineers, Product Managers, UI/UX Designers, and Customer Support to enhance and improve the quality, stability, and scalability of Maxwell’s products.
• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback to product and software engineering teams.
• Analyze bugs and errors found during tests.
• Submit bug fixes when possible.
• Improve technical skills to contribute more to bug fixes and some feature development.
• Document results of tests for the software development team.

IDEALLY YOU'LL HAVE...

• Prior experience doing both manual and automated QA for one or more web applications OR recent completion of an accelerated software training program or college classwork in software
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages is a plus, but not essential
• The Maxwell web application stack is Ruby on Rails (Rails 5.x), React, Redux, Javascript, Postgres, Redis, and MemcacheKnowledge of Software Development & QA methodologies, CI/CD tools, and processes
• Previous experience in software test scripting is a plus
• Familiarity with basic UX/UI design principles to troubleshoot issues and predict challenges related to UI design and application behavior
• Basic knowledge of web technology fundamentals: HTML, CSS, Javascript, and Http




Not sure you meet all of our ideals? We’d still love to hear from you, so please apply!

Compensation Range: $65,000-$80,000

WHAT WE OFFER YOU...

An opportunity to be part of an agile team of thinkers and doers who are driven, collaborative, and authentic. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our employees are our greatest asset, and you play a key role in shaping our incredible company and culture. Some of our benefits include:

- Competitive pay and meaningful equity as an employee at a fast-growing, venture-backed software company. We want you to participate and make decisions as an owner with our future in mind

- Dedication to your physical and mental health - flexible vacation time, 2 paid days off to volunteer at the charity of your choice, and strong benefits packages to best suit your needs

- Not only do we give you a WFH Stipend to be comfortable, we also give you a Development Stipend and TIME during the workweek to dedicate to your growth and continued learning!!

- An "Even Merrier Holidays" where Maxwell closes down the office to make sure employees spend time with family and friends or doing what they love most!

- A people-centric culture: we care about our employees and foster an inclusive environment to ensure everyone feels valued and has equal opportunities for career progression

At Maxwell, we value our differences, and we encourage all—especially those whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in tech organizations—to apply. We're looking for candidates with great experience and alignment with our core values. Maxwell is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require further accommodations or have questions regarding accessibility of our roles, please reach out to [email protected]. All employment decisions at Maxwell are based on a person's merit, business needs, and role requirements.