QA Automation & Software Testing Engineering Instructor

Earlston Academy; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Earlston Academy is building an instructor network to run cohort-based, remote QA automation and software testing trainings. This role owns creating and delivering live online sessions, developing hands‑on projects, and mentoring students in practical, job‑ready QA skills.

You will lead live online sessions, develop assessments, and demonstrate real‑world testing frameworks. The role requires strong communication and teaching skills to succeed in this remote contract position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in QA and automation.
• Strong experience with automated and manual testing, APIs, CI/CD and modern workflows.
• Experience with programming or scripting languages used for test automation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Teaching, mentoring, or technical training experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain QA automation and software testing course content.
• Lead live online sessions for assigned cohorts.
• Teach practical QA concepts and testing workflows.
• Develop hands-on testing projects, automation exercises, and assessments.
• Demonstrate real-world testing frameworks and tools.
• Provide constructive technical feedback and mentor students.

Skills

QA experience

Automation testing

Manual testing

APIs

CI/CD

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Teaching experience

Job description

About the role

Earlston Academy is building an instructor network to run cohort-based, remote QA automation and software testing trainings. This role owns creating and delivering live online sessions, developing hands‑on projects, and mentoring students in practical, job‑ready QA skills.

What you'll do

• Create and maintain QA automation and software testing course content
• Lead live online sessions for assigned cohorts
• Teach practical QA concepts and testing workflows
• Develop hands‑on testing projects, automation exercises, and assessments
• Demonstrate real‑world testing frameworks and tools
• Provide constructive technical feedback and mentor students

What they're looking for

• Current QA Engineer, SDET, Software Test Engineer, Automation Engineer or closely related role
• 7+ years of professional experience in QA and automation
• Strong experience with automated and manual testing, APIs, CI/CD, and modern workflows
• Experience with programming or scripting languages used for test automation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Teaching, mentoring, or technical training experience preferred

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states Remote and Contract / Cohort-Based work; it does not specify country restrictions. Confirm eligibility and any region‑specific requirements before applying.
• Timezone expectations are not stated. The listing does not specify a timezone requirement. Confirm during interview.
• Contract role; does not specify employee status. Confirm pay and benefits during interview.
• Pay currency or range is provided in USD amounts for course and hourly rates; verify currency suitability for Nigeria during interview.
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