Quality Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of ACE’s digital learning platforms and internal software systems.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks and scripts.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Drive ongoing enhancements in testing practices.

• Expand automated test coverage.

• Minimize manual regression efforts.

• Facilitate earlier detection of defects.

• Enhance pipeline reliability.

• Expedite release validation.

• Heighten visibility into release risks.

• Ensure systems are reliable, high-performing, and inclusive for students, faculty, and staff.

• Communicate with students and ACE employees in real time through online and electronic media.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field; a combination of education and professional experience will be considered.

• 5 or more years of progressive experience in software quality assurance with a strong emphasis on test automation.

• Strong proficiency in Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C# for test automation.

• Practical experience in designing and implementing test automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver, Cypress, Playwright, Appium, or similar tools.

• Familiarity with API testing using Postman, RestAssured, or equivalent tools/frameworks.

• Experience in defining automated quality gates within CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with test reporting, observability, or engineering-quality dashboards.

• Knowledge of CI/CD platforms and practices, including Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.

• Working understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and active participation in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities for effective collaboration in a fully remote, cross-functional setting.

• Experience with accessibility standards (WCAG) and performance/load testing tools is highly desirable.

• Prior experience in higher education, edtech, or SaaS product environments is an advantage.

• Capability to work remotely with a minimum internet bandwidth of 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

• Candidates must not reside in Alaska, Washington D.C., Massachusetts, South Dakota, or Alabama.

• Must support and embrace the College’s Impact mission.

• Exceptional communication, organizational, and time management skills.

• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with meticulous attention to detail.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility for full-time employees.

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance.

• HSA and FSA options available.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid volunteer time.

• Tuition reimbursement & reduction programs.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• 401k plan with employer match.

• Full-service wellness and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Employee recognition and awards programs.

• Employer-paid life & AD&D insurance.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Employer-paid long-term disability coverage.

• Virtual-first organization with remote work opportunities.

• Inclusive work environment.

• AI tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity.

• Support for reliable internet service requirements for remote work.