Quality Assurance Engineer II (LOC)
Ad Hoc LLC · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $100,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Remote Quality Assurance Engineer II role.
- Develop and execute test cases, manual and automated.
- Utilize automation frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, Playwright.
- Perform API, accessibility, and performance testing.
- Collaborate within Agile and SAFe frameworks.
About the role
Quality Assurance Engineer II
Ad Hoc is a technology company that empowers organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services. Using modern, agile methods, our team creates products that meet people’s needs and transform their experience of government.
Work on things that matter
Our collaborations have shaped some of the defining moments in public-sector service delivery. We’ve helped build products that connect Veterans to tailored services, help millions access affordable health care, and support important programs like Head Start. As we work with agencies to deliver critical services, we’re also changing how the government approaches technology.
Built for a remote life
Our culture, communications, and tools are built for remote work, enabling us to bring together top talent nationwide. At Ad Hoc, remote life empowers our teams to design work environments that fit their lives and that foster flexibility and collaboration to achieve positive outcomes for our customers.
Committed to high expectations and a welcoming culture
Ad Hoc values acceptance, accountability, and humility. We aren’t heroes. We learn from our mistakes and improve the process for the next time. We build small, inclusive teams to collaborate closely with our partners to solve the right problems and deliver software that works.
The Federal Civilian business unit supports many customers spanning the federal, commercial, and nonprofit space. Our customers include NASA, the General Services Administration, Office of Personnel Management, the Library of Congress, Health & Human Services, and the FDIC. We partner with these agencies to build new capabilities, deliver products, establish data as a strategic asset for informed decision-making, modernize legacy systems, and build the digital service infrastructure necessary to scale their mission impact.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as an individual contributor within a team, responsible for supporting scope, schedule, and delivery requirements.
- Execute functional, regression, and accessibility testing every sprint, validating stories against acceptance criteria.
- Write and maintain manual and automated test cases using Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
- Run Axe and pa11y accessibility scans and document findings in Jira and Confluence.
- Validate API behavior using Postman or Rest Assured.
- Collaborate with developers to write boilerplate and exploratory test cases.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipeline test instrumentation in GitLab.
- Participate in load and performance testing activities.
- Participate in SAFe ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives.
- Ask questions during design and architecture discussions to ensure testability.
Basic Qualifications
- 3+ years of relevant QA engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree, or equivalent additional experience.
- Must meet federal suitability requirements and pass a background investigation.
- Proficiency with test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.
- Experience developing test plans and test cases for manual and automated testing.
- Familiarity with API testing tools such as Postman or Rest Assured.
- Working knowledge of accessibility testing tools including Axe and pa11y.
- Experience integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines and working within GitLab.
- Familiarity with load and performance testing concepts and tools.
- Solid understanding of agile testing methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with federal agency digital services or government contracting environments.
- Familiarity with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards and Section 508 compliance testing.
- Experience with manual assistive technology testing using JAWS, NVDA, or VoiceOver.
- Exposure to SAFe or scaled Agile delivery frameworks.
- Familiarity with Cucumber Gherkin or behavior-driven development testing approaches.
- Experience with performance testing tools such as NeoLoad, JMeter, or Taurus.
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
Key skills/competency
- Quality Assurance
- Test Automation
- Selenium
- Cypress
- Playwright
- API Testing
- Accessibility Testing
- CI/CD
- Agile Methodologies
- Jira
Skills & topics
- Quality Assurance Engineer
- QA Engineer
- Test Automation
- Selenium
- Cypress
- Playwright
- API Testing
- Accessibility Testing
- CI/CD
- Agile
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 3+ years of QA experience, Bachelor's degree, and proficiency with Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright. Emphasize any federal agency or government contracting experience.
- Showcase technical skills: Detail your experience with API testing tools (Postman, Rest Assured), accessibility tools (Axe, pa11y), and CI/CD integration (GitLab).
- Demonstrate agile understanding: Mention your familiarity with agile testing methodologies and SAFe ceremonies in your application and during interviews.
- Prepare for remote work: Highlight your self-management, communication, and collaboration skills, essential for a remote role.
- Research Ad Hoc: Understand their mission in public-sector digital services and their values of acceptance, accountability, and humility.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Quality Assurance Engineer II role at Ad Hoc LLC?
- The Quality Assurance Engineer II position at Ad Hoc LLC is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere. The company has built its culture, communications, and tools to support remote work effectively.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Quality Assurance Engineer II at Ad Hoc LLC?
- As a Quality Assurance Engineer II, you will execute functional, regression, and accessibility testing, write and maintain manual and automated test cases using tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright, perform API testing with Postman or Rest Assured, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines. You will also participate in load and performance testing and SAFe ceremonies.
- What qualifications are required for the Quality Assurance Engineer II position?
- Basic qualifications include 3+ years of relevant QA engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience), proficiency with test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright), experience with API testing tools, knowledge of accessibility testing tools (Axe, pa11y), and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile testing methodologies. Federal suitability and background investigation are also required.
- Does Ad Hoc LLC offer benefits for the Quality Assurance Engineer II role?
- Yes, Ad Hoc LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible PTO, 401K with employer match, paid parental leave, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- How does Ad Hoc LLC approach remote work for their Quality Assurance Engineer II positions?
- Ad Hoc LLC is built for remote life, with culture, communications, and tools designed to support a distributed workforce. This approach allows them to attract top talent nationwide and foster flexibility and collaboration for positive customer outcomes.
- What is the importance of accessibility testing for the Quality Assurance Engineer II at Ad Hoc LLC?
- Accessibility testing is a key responsibility. The Quality Assurance Engineer II will run Axe and pa11y scans, document findings aligned with WCAG 2.1 AA standards, and ensure compliance, reflecting Ad Hoc's commitment to creating inclusive digital services.
- What is the company culture like at Ad Hoc LLC for a Quality Assurance Engineer II?