[Remote] Quality Assurance Engineer III (LOC)

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 who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining test cases, executing testing processes, and collaborating with developers to ensure quality in software delivery. 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 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, helping shift quality left so defects are caught at commit time rather than in higher environments Develop reusable test scripts and automation frameworks 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 5+ 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 with automated testing frameworks including Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or equivalent Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman or Rest Assured Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, preferably GitLab Working knowledge of accessibility testing tools including Axe, pa11y, ANDI, JAWS, or NVDA Familiarity with code quality platforms such as SonarQube and understanding of quality gate enforcement 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 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/.

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