Tester Level II

Cloud & Things Inc; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud and Things is seeking a Tester Level II to support the NYS Integrated Eligibility System from Albany, NY with a hybrid work arrangement. You will design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, and related tools, and you will conduct API and performance testing as part of a QA/DevSecOps team.

The role requires 4+ years in QA, automated testing, and CI/CD experience; salary is $50–$55 per hour on a W-2 basis, with a 28-month duration and potential

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in quality assurance with multiple high-profile projects.
• Experience developing and executing automated test scripts.
• Experience in CI/CD integration and automated testing pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, or similar tools.
• Create and run automated regression and non-functional test suites; build automation pipelines for QA/DevSecOps.
• Conduct API testing with SoapUI or Hoppscotch and performance testing with JMeter.
• Develop test scripts in Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C#; verify data with SQL.
• Test RESTful APIs and microservices within Agile/Scrum and secure SDLC practices.

Skills

Test planning

Automation scripting

Agile teamwork

Quality mindset

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Katalon Studio

Cucumber

SoapUI

Hoppscotch

JMeter

Java

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

C#

Job description

Back Tester Level II

Other Area(s) Albany , New York W-2 hourly Oct 29, 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: Tester Level II

Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid)

Duration: 28 Months (with potential for extension)

W2 Hourly Rate: $50–$55/hour

Application Deadline: November 11, 2026

Overview:

We are seeking a Tester Level II who will support our NYS client on the Integrated Eligibility System (IES) program. The consultant will build and maintain automated regression and non-functional testing solutions as part of a QA/DevSecOps shared services team. This role supports reliable software delivery through automation frameworks, API and performance testing, and collaboration with technical and business teams.

Duties:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks using tools such as Selenium, Katalon Studio, Playwright, or Cucumber.
• Create and execute automated regression and non-functional test suites and build testing automation pipelines for QA/DevSecOps shared services.
• Conduct API testing using tools such as SoapUI or Hoppscotch and performance/load testing using JMeter.
• Use Java, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or C# to develop and maintain test scripts and supporting utilities.
• Test RESTful APIs and microservices; use SQL to verify database results and prepare test data.
• Work within Agile/Scrum and secure software development lifecycle practices to support quality and releases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work arrangement: Hybrid. Telecommuting above 50% and up to 100% remote is subject to direct manager approval and program needs. Fully remote consultants must attend monthly in-person meetings in Albany and major milestone meetings as needed.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Level II - 4+ years of experience as a Tester.
• 4+ years of experience in quality assurance managing testing across multiple high-profile projects, with complex functional domains, within a matrix organization.
• 4+ years of experience developing and executing automated test scripts.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in CI/CD integration: integrating automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) to enable continuous testing.
• 4+ years of experience collaborating with Business Analysts to translate business requirements and user stories into comprehensive test cases and automated acceptance criteria.
• 4+ years of experience documenting, tracking, and managing software defects using tools such as Jira, including providing clear steps to reproduce issues.

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.