Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ad Hoc LLC is a technology company that empowers organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services. They are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer III to design, develop, and maintain manual and automated test cases, ensuring high-quality software delivery through effective testing strategies and collaboration with development teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain manual and automated test cases using Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright, contributing to 90%+ automated test coverage targets for all new and modified code
- Execute functional, regression, and accessibility testing every sprint, validating stories against acceptance criteria and blocking merges that fail automated test gates
- Run SonarQube quality gate checks and Axe/pa11y accessibility scans on every merge request, escalating findings that require remediation before story acceptance
- Validate API contracts and backend service behavior using Postman and Rest Assured
- Collaborate with developers during sprint planning to define clear acceptance criteria and test criteria upfront, ensuring the Definition of Done includes automated test coverage and successful test runs
- Participate in CI/CD pipeline instrumentation via GitLab, helping shift quality left so defects are caught at commit time rather than in higher environments
- Develop reusable test scripts and automation frameworks in Java and JavaScript that reduce repetitive manual testing effort across workstreams
- Proactively write exploratory and edge case test scenarios for new functionality, including third-party integrations such as Pay.gov, login.gov, and deposit format validation
- Participate in SAFe ceremonies and contribute to overall program testing strategy across program domains
- Support recruiting efforts by evaluating homework assignments and potentially assisting with interviews
Skills
- 4+ years of relevant QA engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent additional experience in lieu of a degree
- Must meet federal suitability requirements and pass a background investigation as a condition of employment
- Hands-on experience as a test lead with demonstrated ability to drive testing strategy across a delivery team
- Proficiency with test automation frameworks including Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright
- Experience writing automated tests in Java and JavaScript
- Working knowledge of accessibility testing tools including Axe and pa11y
- Experience with API testing using Postman and Rest Assured
- Hands-on experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitLab
- Solid understanding of agile testing methodologies and how QA fits within a SAFe or sprint-based delivery model
- Prior experience with federal agency digital services or government contracting environments
- Experience with performance and load testing tools such as NeoLoad, JMeter, or Taurus
- Familiarity with consumer-driven contract testing using Pact or similar frameworks
- Exposure to WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards and Section 508 compliance testing
- Experience working within SAFe or scaled Agile delivery frameworks
- Familiarity with Cucumber Gherkin or behavior-driven development testing approaches
- Experience with manual assistive technology testing using JAWS, NVDA, or VoiceOver
Benefits
- Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO
- 401K with employer match
- Paid parental leave after one year of service
- Employee Assistance Program
Company Overview
Ad Hoc is a digital services company that helps the federal government better serve people. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://adhoc.team/.