{"start":0,"count":1,"data":[{"publicDescription":"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.
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\n*This is an exempt position. Salary commensurate with experience*
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\nJob Title: Quality Assurance/Tester
\nLocation:Albany, NY (Hybrid)
\nDuration: 30 months (with potential for extension)
\nW2 Hourly Rate: $45-$59/hour
\nApplication Deadline: October 28, 2026
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\nOverview:
\nWe 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.
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\nDuties:
\n• Participate in Agile/Scrum stand-ups, iteration planning, backlog refinement, and other team ceremonies.
\n• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts, as well as sprint- and project-level test plans, scenarios, and cases.
\n• Execute tests in accordance with project standards, document results, and log and track defects through the IES defect management process.
\n• Assist with iteration reviews, demonstrations, exploratory testing, and user acceptance testing with business users.
\n• Coordinate and support performance, vulnerability/security, and other non-functional testing activities.
\n• Prepare testing schedules and effort estimates and deliver work within iteration timelines and project priorities.
\n• Report testing progress, risks, mitigations, issues, resolutions, successes, and lessons learned to management.
\n• Perform other duties as assigned.
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\nMandatory Qualifications:
\n• Between 4 or more years of experience as a Tester (Level II).
\n• Between 4 or more years of quality assurance experience managing testing across multiple high-profile projects with complex functional domains within a matrix organization.
\n• Between 4 or more years of experience reporting and presenting to stakeholders and senior management.
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\nDesirable Qualifications:
\n• 4 or more years of experience developing test plans and cases, tracking defects, and developing automated tests.
\n• 4 or more years of experience leading and managing functional test planning and execution.
\n• 4 or more years of experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium or Katalon Studio.
\n• 4 or more years of experience with Jira, Xray Test Management, or similar tools for test management, defect tracking, reporting, and test-metrics dashboards.
\n• 4 or more years of experience with JavaScript or related programming languages for developing automated test scripts.
\n• More than 2 years of quality assurance project experience related to Child Support applications.
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\nWhat We Offer:
\nOpportunities to lead impactful transformations in the public sector infrastructure.
\nEngagement with high-profile government initiatives, supporting meaningful change.
\nProfessional development through exposure to innovative Agile practices and leadership collaboration.
\nA collaborative environment that values ownership, initiative, and continuous learning.
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\nReady to make a difference?
\nWe’re eager to connect with qualified candidates committed to delivering results and fostering excellence within client projects.
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\nCloud 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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\nAI-Assisted Resume Evaluation Notice
\nCloud and Things – Talent Management
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\nNotice to Candidates
\nCloud 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.
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\nHow AI Is Used
\nOur AI tools assist by:
\nAnalyzing resumes against job requirements
\nSupporting our recruiters in candidate data evaluation
\nEnsuring consistent review standards across all applications
\nImportant: 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.
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\nYour Data and Privacy
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\nCloud and Things Data Handling:
\nYour information is processed securely and used exclusively for recruitment purposes
\nCloud and Things may store your resume in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) indefinitely for future job matching opportunities
\nYou 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
\nAll personal information is handled confidentially in accordance with our privacy policy
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\nAI Tool Data Processing:
\nAI processing data is retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which it is deleted
\nAll data sent to AI tools is encrypted in transit and at rest
\nAI tools comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA
\nPersonal data is anonymized or minimized wherever possible during AI processing
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\nYour Participation
\nBy 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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