Quality Assurance Analyst

**United States Citizenship Required*** Remote Contract Opportunity Location: Remote (East Coast time zone hours required) Contract Length: Initial term of 6 months Overview We are seeking a QA Analyst/Engineer to join a large technology team supporting a federal client on a confidential, high-priority initiative. This remote contract role will work alongside a large team consisting primarily of developers and DevOps engineers. Specific project details will be shared with qualified candidates as the process advances. Responsibilities Develop, execute, and maintain test plans and test cases for full stack web applications Identify, document, and track defects through resolution Collaborate closely with developers and DevOps engineers to ensure software quality throughout the development lifecycle Perform manual and/or automated testing as appropriate to the project Participate in agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, and reviews Communicate effectively with team members across East Coast working hours Requirements Required Qualifications U.S. Citizenship required (no exceptions) Solid QA experience testing web-based applications (front-end and back-end) Strong attention to detail and analytical skills Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting Availability to work East Coast time zone hours Preferred Qualifications Active or previous U.S. government security clearance Prior experience working on U.S. government or federal contracts Experience testing applications built on Angular, PHP, and/or Java Familiarity with AI-assisted development/testing tools, particularly Claude Experience working within larger team structures (20+ team members) Additional Notes This role supports a confidential project; further details will be provided to qualified, vetted candidates as the process advances Remote work with East Coast time zone overlap required Contract duration anticipated at 6 months with potential extension Benefits 401(k) Dental insurance Vision Insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Paid Holidays Compensation: $50 - $60 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr Talentify.io