Quality Assurance/Tester

Cloud and Things; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 62.000 - 81.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cloud and Things is seeking a Quality Assurance/Tester (Tester Level 2) in Albany, NY for a hybrid role. You will develop and execute manual and automated tests, manage defects, and support Agile delivery across health and human services systems.

The role requires 4+ years in QA, experience with automated tools (Selenium, Katalon, Jira/Xray), and strong stakeholder communication. This is a 30-month W2 contract with extension potential.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years of QA experience across high-profile projects with complex domains.
• Experience reporting to stakeholders and senior management.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum ceremonies and QA processes.

Aufgaben

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and planning sessions.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts.
• Execute tests and document results, logging defects in the defect management system.
• Assist with UAT, exploration, and non-functional testing activities.
• Coordinate performance, security, and other non-functional testing tasks.
• Prepare testing schedules and estimates aligned with iteration timelines.
• Report testing progress, risks, and resolutions to management.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder communication

Agile collaboration

Tools

Selenium

Katalon Studio

Jira

Xray Test Management

JavaScript

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Quality Assurance/Tester

Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid)

Duration: 30 months (with potential for extension)

W2 Hourly Rate: $45-$59/hour

Application Deadline: October 28, 2026

Overview

We are seeking a Quality Assurance/Tester (Tester Level 2) to support NYS ITS and the Integrated Eligibility System (IES) program. Working under the QA Lead, this role develops and executes manual and automated testing, manages defects, and supports Agile delivery across complex health and human services systems. The tester will collaborate with business and technical teams to maintain quality standards and communicate testing progress and risks.

Duties

• Participate in Agile/Scrum stand‑ups, iteration planning, backlog refinement, and other team ceremonies.
• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts, as well as sprint- and project-level test plans, scenarios, and cases.
• Execute tests in accordance with project standards, document results, and log and track defects through the IES defect management process.
• Assist with iteration reviews, demonstrations, exploratory testing, and user acceptance testing with business users.
• Coordinate and support performance, vulnerability/security, and other non-functional testing activities.
• Prepare testing schedules and effort estimates and deliver work within iteration timelines and project priorities.
• Report testing progress, risks, mitigations, issues, resolutions, successes, and lessons learned to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Between 4 or more years of experience as a Tester (Level II).
• Between 4 or more years of quality assurance experience managing testing across multiple high-profile projects with complex functional domains within a matrix organization.
• Between 4 or more years of experience reporting and presenting to stakeholders and senior management.

Desirable Qualifications

• 4 or more years of experience developing test plans and cases, tracking defects, and developing automated tests.
• 4 or more years of experience leading and managing functional test planning and execution.
• 4 or more years of experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium or Katalon Studio.
• 4 or more years of experience with Jira, Xray Test Management, or similar tools for test management, defect tracking, reporting, and test‑metrics dashboards.
• 4 or more years of experience with JavaScript or related programming languages for developing automated test scripts.
• More than 2 years of quality assurance project experience related to Child Support applications.

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.

AI‑Assisted Resume Evaluation Notice

Cloud and Things – Talent Management

Notice to Candidates

Cloud and Things utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist our recruiting team in evaluating candidate applications for streamlining; consistency, efficiency, and thoroughness. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by our human recruiting professionals.

How AI Is Used

• Analyzing resumes against job requirements
• Supporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluation
• Ensuring consistent review standards across all applications

Important:

AI serves as a support tool only. As noted above, all candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by experienced human recruiters. Your unedited resume will be processed by our AI tools as part of this evaluation.

Your Data and Privacy

Cloud and Things Data Handling:

Your information is processed securely and used exclusively for recruitment purposes. Cloud and Things may store your resume in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) indefinitely for future job matching opportunities. You may opt out of long-term ATS storage by emailing your name and your request to opt out of storing your resume in the ATS to: [e-mail]. All personal information is handled confidentially in accordance with our privacy policy.

AI Tool Data Processing:

• AI processing data is retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which it is deleted
• All data sent to AI tools is encrypted in transit and at rest
• AI tools comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCAp
• Personal data is anonymized or minimized wherever possible during AI processing

Your Participation

By submitting your application, you acknowledge this notice and consent to AI-assisted evaluation as part of our recruitment process. You may opt out only by choosing not to submit your resume for consideration.