Full-Time
Lead Quality Engineer
Updated on 9/11/2026
FHLBank Chicago
501-1,000 employees
Wholesale lender funding affordable housing programs
Compensation Overview
$108.5k - $180.8k/yr
Chicago, IL, USA
Hybrid
Collaborative in-office model with an allocation of remote days available throughout the year.
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered.
- At least 10 years of Quality Engineering or SDET experience, including hands-on leadership supporting Workday, HR, Finance, ERP, SaaS, or related enterprise platforms.
- At least 5 years of experience mentoring, coaching, or providing supervisory oversight to Quality Engineers, SDETs, or software delivery teams.
- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-scale automated test frameworks and quality engineering solutions for Workday, HRIS, Finance, ERP, SaaS, APIs, data integrations, batch processing, and financial systems.
- Strong hands-on programming experience using object-oriented languages such as C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or equivalent.
- Experience with test automation frameworks including Playwright, Selenium, Appium, SpecFlow/Cucumber, API automation frameworks, behavior-driven development, and service virtualization tools.
- Experience integrating automated testing and quality controls into continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar technologies.
- Experience testing Workday, HR, Finance, ERP, SaaS platforms, APIs, integrations, databases, and enterprise applications.
- Experience with performance and load testing, test environment and test data management, security testing, and non-functional testing practices.
- Experience with source control, code review, branching strategies, and modern engineering workflows using GitHub and/or Azure DevOps.
- Working knowledge of relational databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, or similar technologies.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services or comparable environments, microservices, event-based architectures, and domain models.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps tooling and practices, including code quality, security scanning, software supply chain controls, and automated quality gates.
- Technical experience with C#, TypeScript, Python, Playwright, Selenium, SpecFlow, API automation and testing, Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI, Workday Web Services, GitHub, Azure DevOps, continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, GitHub Actions, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Amazon Web Services, performance testing tools, test environment and data management, security testing, DevSecOps tooling, GitHub Copilot, and AI-assisted engineering tools.
- Deep understanding of modern Quality Engineering, automation-first testing, continuous testing, shift-left practices, defect prevention, and strategic quality engineering.
- Ability to perform hands-on coding, scripting, and automation framework design.
- Working knowledge of the software development life cycle, Agile or Hybrid methodologies, DevOps, test-driven development, behavior-driven development, DevSecOps, continuous integration and continuous delivery, and modern engineering delivery practices.
- Ability to embed automated quality checks, test coverage, release readiness controls, and quality gates into delivery pipelines.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, SQL and data validation, HR and Finance business process validation, and root-cause analysis skills.
- Ability to communicate quality risks, technical issues, and delivery impacts clearly to technical and business stakeholders.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, estimate, and execute work effectively in a fast-paced delivery environment.
- Demonstrated leadership, project management, mentoring, coaching, problem-solving, and team enablement capabilities.
- Knowledge of software monitoring, event management, operational validation, incident and problem management, root-cause analysis, defect management, defect prevention and detection, shift-left and shift-right testing, Agile and secure SDLC practices, architecture and technical specification review, testability analysis, work planning, estimation, prioritization, stakeholder communication, cross-functional collaboration, mentoring, technical guidance, technical leadership, and coaching.
- Intermediate competency in software development and unit testing awareness, project management and requirements management, security testing and analysis, and AI-assisted engineering and testing.
- Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end test plans and scalable automated test frameworks.
- Integrate continuous testing into continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines.
- Partner with developers, product owners, business analysts, HR, Finance, ERP platform owners, security, architecture, operations, and risk stakeholders to build quality into every phase of the software development life cycle.
- Use Kainos Smart to design, execute, and manage comprehensive testing activities for Workday HR and Finance implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.
- Lead testing of semi-annual Workday releases.
- Use Azure DevOps to manage test cases, track defects, monitor testing progress, and produce quality dashboards for project stakeholders.
- Validate SaaS applications through functional, integration, regression, performance, and end-to-end testing.
- Lead business users through User Acceptance Testing, including test planning, coordination, execution support, defect triage, and sign-off readiness.
- Plan, develop, maintain, and execute automated test suites.
- Lead Quality Engineering strategy and test management across functional, regression, system integration, end-to-end, User Acceptance, performance and load, test data, and test environment approaches.
- Architect, design, develop, and maintain scalable test plans, automated test frameworks, and reusable quality engineering solutions for Workday, HR, Finance, ERP, SaaS, APIs, integrations, end-to-end, performance, and non-functional testing.
- Define and implement quality engineering strategies and best practices across Agile teams, including architecture review, test-pyramid alignment, risk-based automation, test data strategy, environment readiness, traceability, and release quality criteria.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, Architecture, Security, Infrastructure, and Operations teams to drive shared ownership of quality, defect prevention, testability, non-functional requirements, and production readiness.
- Build, integrate, and maintain automated tests using coding practices, quality gates, reusable libraries, page and object models, service-level test patterns, test data utilities, and continuous integration and continuous delivery-ready execution models.
- Support DevSecOps transformation by embedding security and quality controls into the software development life cycle.
- Review user stories, acceptance criteria, architecture designs, API contracts, data flows, and technical specifications to identify test scenarios and risks, improve testability, and prevent defects earlier in the life cycle.
- Establish, measure, monitor, and communicate quality metrics including automation coverage, escaped defects, defect trends, test effectiveness, pipeline quality gate results, deployment readiness, and DORA-aligned delivery outcomes.
- Lead root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, improve reliability, and strengthen engineering outcomes.
- Support audit readiness and regulatory expectations by ensuring quality processes produce traceable evidence, controlled approvals, policy-aligned gates, and measurable risk reduction.
- Mentor, coach, and provide supervisory support and technical leadership to Quality Engineers, SDETs, and other engineering team members.
- Support talent development, performance, prioritization, and delivery execution.
- Promote modern engineering capabilities including AI-assisted testing, GitHub Copilot adoption, reusable automation assets, human-in-the-loop quality controls, and enterprise quality engineering transformation initiatives.
- Experience with Kainos Smart test tool.
- Experience with Workday HCM, Workday Financials, ERP integrations, payroll, compensation, talent, procurement, accounting, and related business processes.
- Experience within banking, financial services, or another regulated industry.
- Knowledge of banking, financial services, HR, Finance, ERP controls, audit, regulatory, and risk-control expectations.
FHLBank Chicago is a wholesale lender owned by its member financial institutions (banks, credit unions, and insurers in Illinois and Wisconsin). It provides competitively priced funding to these members by accessing global debt markets and offering a range of funding products. Its Community Investment group focuses on financing affordable housing and economic development. Programs like the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) offer forgivable housing grants, and the Downpayment Plus (DPP) program provides down payment assistance to homebuyers. The bank differentiates itself as a member-owned cooperative with a clear focus on community development and housing finance, rather than serving retail consumers directly. Its goal is to supply stable, affordable funding to its members and support initiatives that boost affordable housing and community development.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
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Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
1932
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 net income rose to $180 million on higher advances and lower funding costs.
- March 2026 MPF Habitat launched with $2.5 million subsidies, supporting $20-25 million loans.
- 2025 impact report showed $106 million in grants, funding 14,800 housing units and 14,700 jobs.
What critics are saying
- FHFA's 2026 FHLBank reform agenda targets membership, governance, and new-business restrictions.
- Congressional scrutiny cites five borrowers taking over 36% of advances, pressuring concentration limits.
- If advances shrink or AHP rules tighten, FHLBank Chicago's spread engine and mission shrink.
What makes FHLBank Chicago unique
- Illinois-Wisconsin cooperative funding members through secured advances and MPF mortgage channels.
- 2026 MPF Habitat program offers 250-basis-point buydowns with flexible underwriting for Habitat borrowers.
- Community First programs and DPP convert liquidity into measurable housing outcomes across the district.
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FHLBank Chicago and WHEDA recognize Housing Counseling grants supporting milwaukee-area homebuyers. Published on Aug 20, 2026 The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) joined the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) today in Milwaukee to recognize three of the 14 Wisconsin organizations receiving grants through the Community First(R) Housing Counseling Resource Program (HCRP): Acts Housing, Housing Resources Inc. and United Community Center. The grants, funded by FHLBank Chicago and administered by WHEDA in Wisconsin, expand access to housing counseling services that prepare individuals and families for successful, sustainable homeownership and support FHLBank Chicago members with a pipeline of mortgage-ready applicants. The HCRP strengthens the capacity of HUD-certified housing counseling agencies across Illinois and Wisconsin. FHLBank Chicago funds the program through partnerships with WHEDA in Wisconsin and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) in Illinois, helping agencies provide financial education, credit preparation, homebuyer education and individualized guidance for prospective and current homeowners. "Successful homeownership requires more than overcoming affordability barriers. It also requires preparation, trusted guidance and local organizations that can meet families where they are," said Katie Naftzger, SVP and Community Investment Officer at FHLBank Chicago. "Through HCRP and our partnerships with WHEDA and IHDA, we are proud to support agencies like Acts Housing, Housing Resources Inc. and United Community Center as they help more Wisconsin families take informed, confident steps toward homeownership." Since its launch in 2022, through year-end 2025, the HCRP has awarded $13 million to strengthen housing counseling across Illinois and Wisconsin. Supported agencies provided services to more than 105,000 households, with nearly 9,000 achieving homeownership. In 2025, the program supported 44 HUD-certified housing counseling agencies across the two states. "WHEDA brings deep expertise and relationships across Wisconsin, while housing counseling agencies provide trusted and personal guidance directly in the communities they serve," said Elmer Moore Jr., CEO and Executive Director of WHEDA. "These grants strengthen that network and help more Wisconsin families confidently navigate the path to successful homeownership." Acts Housing, Housing Resources Inc. and United Community Center will use the funding to strengthen housing counseling services for individuals and families in the Milwaukee area. "This funding strengthens our ability to provide individualized guidance that helps people prepare financially and navigate the homebuying process," said T.J. Cobb, VP Programs at Acts Housing. "That preparation can make a meaningful difference as families work toward successful homeownership." The impact of housing counseling is reflected in homebuyers like Sandra Smith, who received counseling through Acts Housing while preparing to purchase a home. Sandra also received a $10,000 Downpayment Plus(R)(DPP(R) grant from FHLBank Chicago through member Great Midwest Bank in Brookfield, Wisconsin, to help with down payment and closing costs. "Housing counseling helped me understand the process, prepare financially and feel confident about the decisions I was making," said Sandra. "Having that support made homeownership feel achievable." The HCRP is part of FHLBank Chicago's broader approach to expanding homeownership opportunities through its member-owned cooperative model. By strengthening housing counseling agencies and connecting prospective homebuyers with trusted guidance earlier in the process, the program helps create a stronger path from financial preparation to mortgage financing. Programs like DPP provide additional support along that path, helping eligible homebuyers with down payment and closing costs.
Your feedback in action: 2026 Annual Member Survey results. Published on Aug 20, 2026 A member letter from President and CEO, Michael Ericson Thank you for your continued partnership with FHLBank Chicago and for sharing your feedback through its 2026 Annual Member Survey and ongoing conversations throughout the year. As a member-owned cooperative, your perspective plays an important role in shaping its priorities, investments and how Fhlbc serve its members. This year's survey saw participation from approximately half of its membership, providing valuable insight into what's working well and where Fhlbc can continue to improve. Fhlbc were pleased to see that member loyalty remains exceptionally strong, with a Net Promoter Score of 76 - well above industry benchmarks and a reflection of the trust members place in FHLBank Chicago. What Fhlbc heard. Many of the themes members shared this year reinforced what Fhlbc has heard in previous surveys. Members value reliable access to liquidity, knowledgeable and responsive staff, strong products and services, and a trusted partnership that supports their institutions and communities. At the same time, you told Fhlbc that simplifying processes, improving digital experiences and making it easier to do business with Fhlbc remain important priorities. What Fhlbc is delivering. Your feedback continues to influence the work underway across FHLBank Chicago. Over the past year, Fhlbc has expanded Community Advance funding, introduced the Mortgage Partnership Finance(R)(MPF(R) Habitat for Humanity(R) program to support affordable homeownership opportunities and increased funding available through its Downpayment Plus(R) programs. These enhancements reflect its commitment to helping members meet housing and community development needs across its district. Fhlbc is also focused on strengthening the MPF Program and FHLBank Chicago's long-term ability to deliver value to participating institutions. As Fhlbc look ahead, Fhlbc is evaluating opportunities to create additional balance sheet capacity while preserving the cooperative, mission-aligned structure of the MPF Program. These efforts are intended to strengthen its ability to remain a reliable source of liquidity, broaden housing finance solutions, and support its members over the long term. Fhlbc also expanded opportunities for member education and preparedness. Earlier this year, its Collateral Workshops drew strong participation from members seeking to strengthen collateral practices that support liquidity, lending capacity and strategic balance sheet management. These sessions were designed to equip participants with the knowledge needed to confidently navigate a Collateral Verification Review (CVR) while helping protect collateral value and maximize borrowing capacity. Building on that momentum, Fhlbc'll continue to provide resources that help members make the most of FHLBank Chicago programs, including its recent Community Advance Enhancements and Use Cases webinar, which explores recent program improvements, practical applications and strategies for maximizing available funding. In addition, Fhlbc is making strategic investments in technology and operations to improve the member experience. This includes ongoing work to modernize digital capabilities, enhance data delivery options, streamline key interactions and improve the technology and tools that help you do business with FHLBank Chicago and your customers. One example, Fhlbc recently launched the MPF Navigator, an AI-powered search tool that helps members more efficiently access program guide information and answers when they need them. These efforts are designed to make it easier to access information, conduct business and engage with FHLBank Chicago in the ways that work best for you. How your feedback is shaping its future. Fhlbc is encouraged that members reported strong satisfaction with recent initiatives, including its redesigned website, Integrated Wires System and Community Advance enhancements. Your feedback confirms that these investments are making a difference while also helping Fhlbc identify where to focus next. As Fhlbc look ahead, Fhlbc remain focused on strengthening liquidity solutions, expanding housing and community investment programs, and continuing to improve the member experience. These priorities are guided by the feedback Fhlbc receive from members, and its shared commitment to supporting communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. The survey results reinforce something I see every day: its success is built on listening to its members and responding to their evolving needs. Thank you for your partnership, your feedback and the trust you place in FHLBank Chicago. Sincerely, Michael Ericson President and CEO FHLBank Chicago
FHLBank Chicago and WHEDA recognize Housing Counseling grants supporting milwaukee-area homebuyers. August 20, 2026 at 14:16 PM EDT i This article is third-party content and does not represent the views of this site. Tamar Securities, LLC make no guarantees regarding its accuracy or completeness. Check presentation celebrates three housing counseling agencies helping Wisconsin families prepare for sustainable homeownership The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) joined the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) today in Milwaukee to recognize three of the 14 Wisconsin organizations receiving grants through the Community First(R) Housing Counseling Resource Program (HCRP): Acts Housing, Housing Resources Inc. and United Community Center. Representatives from FHLBank Chicago, WHEDA, Acts Housing, Housing Resources Inc. and United Community Center gather in Milwaukee for a check presentation recognizing grant funding through FHLBank Chicago's Community First(R) Housing Counseling Resource Program. The grants, funded by FHLBank Chicago and administered by WHEDA in Wisconsin, expand access to housing counseling services that prepare individuals and families for successful, sustainable homeownership and support FHLBank Chicago members with a pipeline of mortgage-ready applicants. The HCRP strengthens the capacity of HUD-certified housing counseling agencies across Illinois and Wisconsin. FHLBank Chicago funds the program through partnerships with WHEDA in Wisconsin and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) in Illinois, helping agencies provide financial education, credit preparation, homebuyer education and individualized guidance for prospective and current homeowners. "Successful homeownership requires more than overcoming affordability barriers. It also requires preparation, trusted guidance and local organizations that can meet families where they are," said Katie Naftzger, SVP and Community Investment Officer at FHLBank Chicago. "Through HCRP and our partnerships with WHEDA and IHDA, we are proud to support agencies like Acts Housing, Housing Resources Inc. and United Community Center as they help more Wisconsin families take informed, confident steps toward homeownership." Since its launch in 2022, through year-end 2025, the HCRP has awarded $13 million to strengthen housing counseling across Illinois and Wisconsin. Supported agencies provided services to more than 105,000 households, with nearly 9,000 achieving homeownership. In 2025, the program supported 44 HUD-certified housing counseling agencies across the two states. "WHEDA brings deep expertise and relationships across Wisconsin, while housing counseling agencies provide trusted and personal guidance directly in the communities they serve," said Elmer Moore Jr., CEO and Executive Director of WHEDA. "These grants strengthen that network and help more Wisconsin families confidently navigate the path to successful homeownership." Acts Housing, Housing Resources Inc. and United Community Center will use the funding to strengthen housing counseling services for individuals and families in the Milwaukee area. "This funding strengthens our ability to provide individualized guidance that helps people prepare financially and navigate the homebuying process," said T.J. Cobb, VP Programs at Acts Housing. "That preparation can make a meaningful difference as families work toward successful homeownership." The impact of housing counseling is reflected in homebuyers like Sandra Smith, who received counseling through Acts Housing while preparing to purchase a home. Sandra also received a $10,000 Downpayment Plus(R)(DPP(R) grant from FHLBank Chicago through member Great Midwest Bank in Brookfield, Wisconsin, to help with down payment and closing costs. "Housing counseling helped me understand the process, prepare financially and feel confident about the decisions I was making," said Sandra. "Having that support made homeownership feel achievable." The HCRP is part of FHLBank Chicago's broader approach to expanding homeownership opportunities through its member-owned cooperative model. By strengthening housing counseling agencies and connecting prospective homebuyers with trusted guidance earlier in the process, the program helps create a stronger path from financial preparation to mortgage financing. Programs like DPP provide additional support along that path, helping eligible homebuyers with down payment and closing costs. About the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago FHLBank Chicago is a regional bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System. FHLBanks are government-sponsored enterprises created by Congress to ensure access to low-cost funding for their member financial institutions, with a focus on providing solutions that support the housing and community development needs of members' customers. FHLBank Chicago is a self-capitalizing cooperative, owned by its Illinois and Wisconsin members, including commercial banks, credit unions, insurance companies, savings institutions and community development financial institutions. To learn more about FHLBank Chicago, please visit fhlbc.com. Community First, Downpayment Plus and DPP are registered trademarks of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. Contacts. 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FHLBank Chicago reported net income of $180 million for Q2 2026, up from $151 million in Q2 2025. The increase was driven by higher net interest income from advances growth and lower funding costs, plus reduced noninterest expenses. Total assets rose to $163.2 billion from $141.2 billion at year-end 2025. Advances outstanding grew to $71.1 billion from $61.1 billion, driven by increased borrowing from depository institutions and insurance company members. The bank accrued $38 million to its Affordable Housing Programme funding pool as of 30 June 2026, representing its statutory 10% contribution. It also provided $16 million in voluntary community investment grants and subsidies during the first half of 2026.
Supporting community planning through partnership in Mendota. Published on Jul 20, 2026 Future housing development starts with understanding local needs. To advance that work, First State Bank partnered with FHLBank Chicago to assist with a housing stock survey in Mendota, Ill. as part of the Illinois Housing Development Authority's Community Revitalization Technical Assistance Program. This initiative helps communities assess conditions and create plans that promote long-term revitalization and housing stability. The survey documented Mendota's residential properties, providing critical data to inform the community's Housing Needs Assessment. These insights will guide development goals, including a proposed affordable housing project for seniors, and position the community to compete for future funding opportunities. Employees from First State Bank joined FHLBank Chicago staff for a day of service to complete the survey, working directly in the community to collect data that supports planning efforts. The collaboration reflected First State Bank's commitment to the communities it serves and its role as a local partner in development. Jen Schaefer from FHLBank Chicago's community investment team coordinated the effort, giving employees the chance to engage with residents and gain a deeper understanding of Mendota's housing needs. "The corporate citizenship event in Mendota was a wonderful day that allowed us to build relationships with a member on a personal level and see the needs of a community we are serving firsthand," said Schaefer. Through initiatives like this, First State Bank and FHLBank Chicago help communities lay the groundwork for future housing development and revitalization - reinforcing the power of partnerships in addressing housing needs across the district.