QA Analyst — Microsoft Power Platform

Cloud & Things Inc; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud and Things seeks a QA Analyst to support a NYS public-sector modernization project, focusing on Microsoft Power Platform QA for Power Pages and Power Apps. You will own test planning, automation, and end-to-end validation from sprint through UAT and go-live.

The role emphasizes security, performance, and release readiness, with remote work and occasional onsite in Albany, NY. You will validate integrations with Dataverse and SharePoint, coordinate with state testing teams, and verify fixes

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software QA and testing experience.
• 2+ years testing Microsoft Power Platform solutions, including Power Pages portals and model-driven or canvas apps.
• 2+ years testing within Agile sprints against user-story acceptance criteria.
• Experience testing Dataverse and SharePoint integrations and single sign-on flows.
• Experience supporting security testing, including penetration-test coordination, vulnerability triage by severity, and remediation verification.
• Experience performance-testing high-traffic public-facing applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive test plan covering system integration, QA, UAT, performance, and penetration testing.
• Build and execute test scripts across Agile sprints, validating user-story acceptance criteria and end-to-end registration and back-office workflows.
• Manage the defect lifecycle, including triage, prioritization, tracking, retesting, and verification of fixes through closure.
• Coordinate security and performance testing with State testing teams; track remediation of critical and high-severity findings before go-live.
• Validate Power Pages, Power Apps, Dataverse, SharePoint document management integrations, and single sign-on workflows.
• Support agency staff during UAT, verify release readiness, and monitor application health during the post-go-live warranty period.

Skills

QA Analyst

Microsoft Power Platform

Agile testing

Security testing

Performance testing

Remote work

Education

ISTQB or security credential

Tools

Power Pages

Power Apps

Dataverse

SharePoint

Job description

Back QA Analyst - Microsoft Power Platform
Other Area(s) Albany , New York Proposal-Opportunity Nov 9, 2026
Our goal is to solve problems and deliver results for our clients. At Cloud and Things, you can be a part of transforming the public sector's IT environment. Our team is on the forefront of helping to solve the government's most complex IT challenges. If you are seeking a role that offers the opportunity to work on rewarding projects, consider a career with Cloud and Things.

*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*

Job Title: QA Analyst Microsoft Power Platform
Location: Albany, NY (Remote; occasional onsite work)
Duration: 6-9 Months (with potential for extension)
W2 Hourly Rate: $60-$75/hour
Application Deadline: November 12, 2026

Overview:

We are seeking a QA Analyst - Microsoft Power Platform who will support our NYS client in modernizing a paper-based residential rental property registration process. The analyst will own hands‑on quality assurance for a Power Pages public portal serving approximately 100,000 property owners and a Power Apps back-office application supporting approximately 175 staff. This role will validate integration, security, performance, and release readiness from Agile sprints through UAT, go-live, and post-production support.

Duties:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive test plan covering system integration, QA, UAT, performance, and penetration testing.
• Build and execute test scripts across Agile sprints, validating user-story acceptance criteria and end-to-end registration and back-office workflows.
• Manage the defect lifecycle, including triage, prioritization, tracking, retesting, and verification of fixes through closure.
• Coordinate security and performance testing with State testing teams; track remediation of critical and high-severity findings before go-live.
• Validate Power Pages, Power Apps, Dataverse, SharePoint document management integrations, and single sign-on workflows.
• Support agency staff during UAT, verify release readiness, and monitor application health during the post-go-live warranty period.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing.
• 2+ years of experience testing Microsoft Power Platform solutions, including Power Pages portals and model-driven or canvas apps.
• 2+ years of experience testing within Agile sprints against user-story acceptance criteria.
• Experience testing Dataverse and SharePoint integrations and single sign-on flows.
• Experience supporting security testing, including penetration-test coordination, vulnerability triage by severity, and remediation verification.
• Experience performance-testing high-traffic public-facing applications.
• Demonstrated success working remotely, verifiable through past projects.

Desirable Qualifications:

• ISTQB or a comparable testing certification; a security credential is a plus.
• Experience with accessibility testing (WCAG 2.1 / Section 508).
• State or local government project experience.
• Experience developing and delivering end-user training and knowledge transfer, including training materials, user guides, and hands‑on sessions for business and technical staff.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities to lead impactful transformations in the public sector infrastructure.
• Engagement with high-profile government initiatives, supporting meaningful change.
• Professional development through exposure to innovative Agile practices and leadership collaboration.
• A collaborative environment that values ownership, initiative, and continuous learning.

Ready to make a difference?

We’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects.

Cloud and Things complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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