Remote QA Engineer - Test Automation & Compliance

CAI; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CAI is hiring a Quality Assurance Engineer to support government and public sector IT projects. You will develop and execute test strategies, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement of testing processes.

The role is a full-time contract and currently remote, with potential onsite in Chicago, IL. The position requires 5+ years of QA experience, expertise in manual and automated testing, and strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA or software testing experience, preferably within government or public sector environments
• Experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies
• Experience working within SDLC frameworks including Agile/Scrum and Waterfall
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Selenium, TestComplete, QTP, or similar
• Experience with defect tracking and test management tools
• Experience with API testing

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts across functional, regression, integration, UAT, and smoke testing
• Identify, document, and track defects using tools such as Jira or ServiceNow, ensuring timely resolution in collaboration with development teams
• Drive QA efforts for software releases, including both manual and automated testing
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by coordinating sessions with stakeholders, documenting results, and facilitating sign-off
• Validate that systems meet business requirements, security standards, Section 508 accessibility requirements, and public-sector compliance standards
• Develop and maintain test automation frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Playwright, or similar
• Conduct API testing and validate data integrity across integrated systems
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Prepare and deliver QA status reports, defect analysis, and test summary documentation
• Document test cases, test steps, and expected results clearly and consistently
• Collaborate with business analysts to review requirements and identify gaps in testability early in the lifecycle
• Communicate effectively with developers, stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams
• Support continuous improvement of QA processes, tools, templates, and standards

Skills

Test automation

Manual testing

QA process

Communication

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

TestComplete

QTP

Jira

Job description

CAI is hiring a Quality Assurance Engineer to support government and public sector IT projects. You will develop and execute test strategies, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement of testing processes.

The role is a full-time contract and currently remote, with potential onsite in Chicago, IL. The position requires 5+ years of QA experience, expertise in manual and automated testing, and strong communication with stakeholders.