Quality Assurance Intern

Optimal Blue powers profitability across the mortgage manufacturing and capital markets ecosystem. As the industry’s only end-to-end capital markets platform, our technology, data, and integrations bridge the primary and secondary markets to help lenders of all sizes maximize performance – from pricing transparency and accuracy to pipeline risk management and every step in between. Backed by over 20 years of proven expertise, our modern, cloud-native solutions deliver real-time automation, actionable data, and seamless connectivity that lenders need to navigate market volatility and scale for growth. To learn more about how Optimal Blue builds and delivers products with measurable ROI, visit OptimalBlue.com. 

Role: Quality Assurance Intern 

 

Our Quality Assurance team is part of our Engineering organization and leverages Lean Manufacturing principles and Agile development disciplines to ensure all facets of quality throughout our Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) by completing quality engineering reviews throughout each individual stage of the software manufacturing process.   

 

The Quality Assurance Intern will perform the following functions:  

• Foundational skills in software testing practices and quality processes 

• Assists in executing test cases, documenting defects, and supporting test preparation activities with guidance from experienced QA team members 

• Participates in small to medium-sized projects as a team contributor to gain exposure to different applications, tools, and testing methodologies 

• Builds general knowledge of quality assurance concepts, business workflows, and system behavior through hands-on learning and mentorship 

• Works under close supervision with clearly defined tasks and objectives, following established QA standards and procedures 

• Collaborates with developers, business analysts, and senior QA staff to support overall product quality 

• Does not have leadership or coaching responsibilities 

 

As an intern, you will learn how to effectively leverage the following practices for improving the quality of our products: 

• Value Quality – validating that the value intended by the product will be experienced by the customer 

• Just-in-Time Development – ensuring that only the critical item is being developed 

• Kanban – monitoring our signaling system to ensure no disruptions in our development flow and process 

• Code Assembly / Unit Testing – verifying and validating products work as intended and recording analysis on what needs to improve in the code development process 

• Data Analysis – collect and analyze data from test outputs to ensure production quality meets specific standards 

• Visio/Lucid Design Documentation – create and/or revise design documentation to ensure an accurate workflow is represented 

 

 

Qualifications: We are looking for engineering students with the ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment with sound analytical and problem-solving skills, who have strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide variety of engineers and product designers in a team structure. 

 

Job Type: Full-Time 

Internship Duration: 10 – 15 weeks 

Compensation: Salary range for this position is $25 an hour for undergraduate students and $30 an hour for graduate students.  

FLSA Designation (US Only):

Non-Exempt

Salary Range:

The estimated base salary range for this role is USD$22.50 - USD$27.50 per hour. We include salary ranges in job postings only where required by applicable pay transparency laws, based on the jurisdictions in which the role may be performed. The posted range is a good faith estimate and reflects factors that are subject to change. Final offer amounts may vary based on job-related factors, including work location, candidate experience and expertise, and other relevant considerations.

Other Compensation (US Only):

Not Applicable

Benefits (US Only):

Not Applicable

Time off (US Only):

Not Applicable

We recognize the value and importance of diversity and inclusion in our communities and in the workplace. We celebrate diversity and one of our goals as an employer is to create an inclusive work environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other category or characteristic protected by law.

Applicants with disabilities who would like to require a reasonable accommodation related to any part of the application process may contact us at [email protected].

NOTE: If an applicant is selected to receive a conditional offer of employment, and in accordance with applicable law, a criminal background check may be conducted before the offer becomes final and employment begins. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and other applicable laws, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.