Ad Hoc LLC
QA Engineer III
Ad Hoc LLC, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
QA Engineer III
This is a remote position.
Ad Hoc is a digital services company that helps the federal government better serve people. Our teams use modern, agile methods to meet the needs of our users while closing the gap between consumer expectations and government.
Work on things that matter
Our teams connect Veterans with services designed for their needs, help millions of people 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 thinks about and uses technology.
Built for a remote life
Ad Hoc is remote-first and remote-always. We've designed our culture, communications, and tools to support a nationwide team. Being remote allows Ad Hoc to bring the best people onto our teams and give them the freedom to create a work environment that fits their lives.
Committed to high expectations and a welcoming culture
Ad Hoc values acceptance, accountability, and humility. We aren't heroes. We leave our egos at the door to learn from our mistakes and improve the process for the next time. We build small, inclusive teams to bring the best of consumer technology to the problems of government.
Federal Health
The
Federal Health
business unit covers our work with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including HealthCare.gov, Medicare.gov, and the Blue Button API. Our team supports Federal Health in building and improving online public experiences and APIs that are reliable, accessible, and user-centered.
Primary Responsibilities:
In this role, you will serve as an emerging individual contributor within a team, expanding your leadership, guidance, and mentoring skills. You will be responsible for supporting the goal of meeting scope, schedule, and delivery requirements. You will interact with stakeholders and utilize influential skills to drive improvements in engineering processes and practices. Primary expectations of a Quality Assurance Engineer III include:
Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, and cases for UI, API, and Database components aligning them with project requirements and Agile Methodologies.Collaborate with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to define clear acceptance criteria to ensure proper implementation throughout the development lifecycle.Perform thorough UI testing including accessibility (Section 508 Compliance) to ensure a user-friendly and inclusive experience for all users.Validate API response codes and perform validation on databases using efficient SQL queries.Design and manage realistic test data sets to mimic real-world scenarios, ensuring comprehensive and effective test execution.Execute and maintain a robust regression test suite to prevent regressions and ensure stability for release candidates.Proactively identify, investigate, and document potential defects in a detailed and concise manner, using a bug tracking system.Conduct risk analysis and prioritize testing activities based on project timelines, critical functionalities, and potential impact.Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and tools by identifying areas for enhancement and proposing solutions.Work with the automation tester to identify and implement automation opportunities for test cases improving testing efficiency and coverage.Clearly and effectively communicate testing progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders, including project managers, developers, and product owners.Collaborate with other QA team members to share knowledge, best practices, and ensure consistent testing standards.
Required Skills:
Ability to test web applications with a strong understanding of software testing methodologies (e.g., black box, white box, regression testing).Expertise in creating and maintaining robust regression test suites.Understanding sprint cycles and collaborating with Scrum teams within an Agile development environment.Knowledge of HTTP methods and common API testing tools for RESTful APIs.Proficient SQL skills to perform database testing.Ability to create comprehensive and effective test cases for various components.Expertise in identifying, documenting, and reporting defects using bug tracking systems such as JIRA.Proficiency in designing and managing realistic test data sets.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of the JAWS screen reader and accessibility testing.Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for enhancing QA processes and tools.Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or JavaScript for automating tasks.
Experience Required:
Proven experience in developing and executing comprehensive test strategies.Experience successfully managing multiple concurrent testing efforts.Demonstrated ability to work within an Agile development environment.Proficiently using a wide range of software testing methodologies.Designing and documenting functional test cases.Identifying, investigating, documenting, and reporting defects clearly.
Additional Daily Responsibilities:
This person will be on the SFUI/WI/RP Scrum team.This is a User Interface testing role, so the candidate needs to have a good background in testing UIs.This will require attendance at QA ceremonies such as biweekly QA all hands meetings and Test Case Reviews.This is a manual testing role. The tester will need to create test scripts in test rail and execute those scripts.
To learn more about working at Ad Hoc, please visit:
https://adhocteam.us/join/
Benefits:
Company-subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceUse What You Need Vacation Policy401K with employer matchPaid parental leave after one year of service
Ad Hoc LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
In support of the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, the starting range for this role is $80,000-$90,000.
Job reference: QAENG001554
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This is a remote position.
Ad Hoc is a digital services company that helps the federal government better serve people. Our teams use modern, agile methods to meet the needs of our users while closing the gap between consumer expectations and government.
Work on things that matter
Our teams connect Veterans with services designed for their needs, help millions of people 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 thinks about and uses technology.
Built for a remote life
Ad Hoc is remote-first and remote-always. We've designed our culture, communications, and tools to support a nationwide team. Being remote allows Ad Hoc to bring the best people onto our teams and give them the freedom to create a work environment that fits their lives.
Committed to high expectations and a welcoming culture
Ad Hoc values acceptance, accountability, and humility. We aren't heroes. We leave our egos at the door to learn from our mistakes and improve the process for the next time. We build small, inclusive teams to bring the best of consumer technology to the problems of government.
Federal Health
The
Federal Health
business unit covers our work with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including HealthCare.gov, Medicare.gov, and the Blue Button API. Our team supports Federal Health in building and improving online public experiences and APIs that are reliable, accessible, and user-centered.
Primary Responsibilities:
In this role, you will serve as an emerging individual contributor within a team, expanding your leadership, guidance, and mentoring skills. You will be responsible for supporting the goal of meeting scope, schedule, and delivery requirements. You will interact with stakeholders and utilize influential skills to drive improvements in engineering processes and practices. Primary expectations of a Quality Assurance Engineer III include:
Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, plans, and cases for UI, API, and Database components aligning them with project requirements and Agile Methodologies.Collaborate with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to define clear acceptance criteria to ensure proper implementation throughout the development lifecycle.Perform thorough UI testing including accessibility (Section 508 Compliance) to ensure a user-friendly and inclusive experience for all users.Validate API response codes and perform validation on databases using efficient SQL queries.Design and manage realistic test data sets to mimic real-world scenarios, ensuring comprehensive and effective test execution.Execute and maintain a robust regression test suite to prevent regressions and ensure stability for release candidates.Proactively identify, investigate, and document potential defects in a detailed and concise manner, using a bug tracking system.Conduct risk analysis and prioritize testing activities based on project timelines, critical functionalities, and potential impact.Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes and tools by identifying areas for enhancement and proposing solutions.Work with the automation tester to identify and implement automation opportunities for test cases improving testing efficiency and coverage.Clearly and effectively communicate testing progress, issues, and risks to stakeholders, including project managers, developers, and product owners.Collaborate with other QA team members to share knowledge, best practices, and ensure consistent testing standards.
Required Skills:
Ability to test web applications with a strong understanding of software testing methodologies (e.g., black box, white box, regression testing).Expertise in creating and maintaining robust regression test suites.Understanding sprint cycles and collaborating with Scrum teams within an Agile development environment.Knowledge of HTTP methods and common API testing tools for RESTful APIs.Proficient SQL skills to perform database testing.Ability to create comprehensive and effective test cases for various components.Expertise in identifying, documenting, and reporting defects using bug tracking systems such as JIRA.Proficiency in designing and managing realistic test data sets.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of the JAWS screen reader and accessibility testing.Proactive approach to identifying opportunities for enhancing QA processes and tools.Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or JavaScript for automating tasks.
Experience Required:
Proven experience in developing and executing comprehensive test strategies.Experience successfully managing multiple concurrent testing efforts.Demonstrated ability to work within an Agile development environment.Proficiently using a wide range of software testing methodologies.Designing and documenting functional test cases.Identifying, investigating, documenting, and reporting defects clearly.
Additional Daily Responsibilities:
This person will be on the SFUI/WI/RP Scrum team.This is a User Interface testing role, so the candidate needs to have a good background in testing UIs.This will require attendance at QA ceremonies such as biweekly QA all hands meetings and Test Case Reviews.This is a manual testing role. The tester will need to create test scripts in test rail and execute those scripts.
To learn more about working at Ad Hoc, please visit:
https://adhocteam.us/join/
Benefits:
Company-subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision InsuranceUse What You Need Vacation Policy401K with employer matchPaid parental leave after one year of service
Ad Hoc LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
In support of the Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, the starting range for this role is $80,000-$90,000.
Job reference: QAENG001554
#J-18808-Ljbffr