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Quality Assurance Tester

Cloud and ThingsSouth Schodack, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted 25 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$58 - $68/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
South Schodack, NY, United States
Posted
Yesterday
Selenium.NETGDPRJavaJiraRESTRecruiting

Job Description

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: Quality Assurance Tester
Location: Albany, NY (Hybrid)
Duration: 31 Months (with potential for extension)
Start Date:  estimated - 10/8
W2 Hourly Rate:  $58-68/hour
Application Deadline:  9/4


Overview:

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Tester who will support our NYS client.
This role will plan, manage, and execute quality assurance testing across multiple high-profile projects with complex functional domains within a matrix organization. The tester will support the full testing lifecycle, including test planning, test case development, test automation, defect management, test metrics reporting, and coordination with performance and security testing teams.


Duties:
  • Under the direction of the QA lead, develop testing products including test plans, test cases, automated test scripts, and defect reporting documentation.
  • Manage testing across multiple high-profile projects within a matrix organization, covering complex functional domains.
  • Build and maintain automated test solutions using tools such as Selenium with .NET or related programming languages.
  • Manage the defect lifecycle, including defect creation, monitoring, status reporting, and retesting of defect fixes using tools such as Jira and HP ALM/Quality Center.
  • Create reports and dashboards for test metrics and present testing status to stakeholders and senior management.
  • Coordinate and liaise with performance testing and security testing teams.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Mandatory Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of experience working on complex projects, including 2+ years in a leadership role as a Tester.
  • 7+ years of quality assurance experience managing testing across multiple high-profile projects with complex functional domains within a matrix organization.
  • 5+ years of experience reporting and presenting to stakeholders and senior management.
  • 3+ years of experience creating reports and dashboards for test metrics using Jira or other tools.
  • 3-5 years of experience managing the defect lifecycle, including defect creation, monitoring, status reporting, and retesting of defect fixes.
  • 2+ years of experience coordinating and liaising with performance testing teams or security testing teams.
  • 2+ years of experience with Fair Hearings and Mainframe modernization related systems.
  • 7+ years of experience developing testing products, including test plans, test cases, automated test scripts, and defect reporting documentation.
  • 3+ years of experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium.
  • 3+ years of experience with defect tracking and test planning tools such as Jira, Jira-related plug-ins, or HP Application Lifecycle Management/Quality Center.
  • 3+ years of experience in Java scripting or related programming languages in the context of developing automated test script solutions.
  • 3+ years of experience supervising teams of quality analysts.
  • 3+ years of experience leading and facilitating meetings, workgroups, and similar sessions.



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
Our AI tools assist by:
  • 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: security@cloudandthings.com
  • 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 CCPA
  • 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.

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