QA Tester / Education / Remote
Remote, NY, United States
Contract
2 weeks ago
$25 - $35 USD
Key skills
SQLCypressSeleniumAzureAzure DevOpsPostmanSaaSJiraAgileSDLCCI/CDProject ManagementCommunicationProblem Solving
About this role
Job Description
A global leader in children's publishing, education, and media is looking for a QA Tester to help ensure the quality and reliability of the digital products used by millions of students, teachers, parents, and schools around the world. For over 100 years, this company has been inspiring learning and literacy through books, educational technology, classroom resources, and digital learning platforms. As the company continues to expand its technology initiatives, they are investing in quality engineering professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional user experiences.
In this role, you will work closely with Product Managers, Software Engineers, and UX Designers to validate new features, identify software defects, and ensure high-quality releases across web and mobile applications. You'll participate throughout the software development lifecycle by creating test plans, executing manual and automated testing, documenting issues, and collaborating with development teams to resolve defects. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem solving, has a keen eye for detail, and is passionate about building products that positively impact education.
This is a great opportunity to join a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports products that help children develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. You'll work with modern technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to products that make a meaningful difference in classrooms around the world while enjoying excellent career growth and work-life balance.
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or QA Testing
Experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium or Cypress
Experience performing manual testing across web and mobile applications
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and Agile development environments
Experience writing detailed test plans, test cases, and bug reports
Experience using defect tracking and project management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
Strong knowledge of functional, regression, smoke, integration, and user acceptance testing
Experience working closely with Product Managers, Developers, and UX teams throughout the development lifecycle
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience testing responsive web applications and mobile applications
Familiarity with API testing using Postman or similar tools
Basic knowledge of SQL for backend data validation
Experience working within CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows
Strong communication and documentation skills
Passion for delivering high-quality user experiences and continuous improvement
Experience in education technology, publishing, or SaaS environments is a plus
What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities
Execute manual testing for new features, enhancements, and product releases
Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and testing documentation
Identify, document, and track software defects while working closely with engineering teams to resolve issues
Perform functional, regression, smoke, integration, and user acceptance testing across multiple platforms
Validate web, mobile, and API functionality to ensure products meet business and technical requirements
Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers, and UX Designers throughout the software development lifecycle
Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release readiness activities within an Agile environment
Assist with automated testing initiatives and continuous quality improvement efforts
Verify bug fixes and ensure production releases meet quality standards before deployment
Help improve QA processes, testing strategies, and best practices across the engineering organization
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
Competitive rate
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
401(k) Match
Employee Discounts on Scholastic Products
Collaborative, Mission-Driven Work Environment
Opportunity to Build Technology That Positively Impacts Education Worldwide
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
#LI-JC8
A global leader in children's publishing, education, and media is looking for a QA Tester to help ensure the quality and reliability of the digital products used by millions of students, teachers, parents, and schools around the world. For over 100 years, this company has been inspiring learning and literacy through books, educational technology, classroom resources, and digital learning platforms. As the company continues to expand its technology initiatives, they are investing in quality engineering professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional user experiences.
In this role, you will work closely with Product Managers, Software Engineers, and UX Designers to validate new features, identify software defects, and ensure high-quality releases across web and mobile applications. You'll participate throughout the software development lifecycle by creating test plans, executing manual and automated testing, documenting issues, and collaborating with development teams to resolve defects. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem solving, has a keen eye for detail, and is passionate about building products that positively impact education.
This is a great opportunity to join a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports products that help children develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. You'll work with modern technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to products that make a meaningful difference in classrooms around the world while enjoying excellent career growth and work-life balance.
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or QA Testing
Experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium or Cypress
Experience performing manual testing across web and mobile applications
Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and Agile development environments
Experience writing detailed test plans, test cases, and bug reports
Experience using defect tracking and project management tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
Strong knowledge of functional, regression, smoke, integration, and user acceptance testing
Experience working closely with Product Managers, Developers, and UX teams throughout the development lifecycle
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience testing responsive web applications and mobile applications
Familiarity with API testing using Postman or similar tools
Basic knowledge of SQL for backend data validation
Experience working within CI/CD pipelines and modern development workflows
Strong communication and documentation skills
Passion for delivering high-quality user experiences and continuous improvement
Experience in education technology, publishing, or SaaS environments is a plus
What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities
Execute manual testing for new features, enhancements, and product releases
Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and testing documentation
Identify, document, and track software defects while working closely with engineering teams to resolve issues
Perform functional, regression, smoke, integration, and user acceptance testing across multiple platforms
Validate web, mobile, and API functionality to ensure products meet business and technical requirements
Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers, and UX Designers throughout the software development lifecycle
Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release readiness activities within an Agile environment
Assist with automated testing initiatives and continuous quality improvement efforts
Verify bug fixes and ensure production releases meet quality standards before deployment
Help improve QA processes, testing strategies, and best practices across the engineering organization
The Offer
You will receive the following benefits:
Competitive rate
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
401(k) Match
Employee Discounts on Scholastic Products
Collaborative, Mission-Driven Work Environment
Opportunity to Build Technology That Positively Impacts Education Worldwide
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
#LI-JC8