Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is hiring an Automated Tester (Remote - US)

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is seeking an Automated Tester for a dynamic enterprise-level team responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining critical software applications. In this remote role, you will work in an Agile environment, contributing to the design and execution of automated and manual testing strategies across web, backend, and API systems to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.

What You'll Do

• Participate actively in Agile Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, task estimation, testing, and retrospectives.
• Develop, maintain, and execute both manual and automated test scripts, mapping user story acceptance criteria to verification points.
• Build automated scripts for UI and backend testing using frameworks such as Selenium, Cucumber, and Serenity BDD, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines.
• Validate web service APIs using tools like Rest Assured, Postman, Fiddler, and SoapUI.
• Conduct static and dynamic functional and non-functional testing, including unit, integration, regression, smoke, usability, and accessibility testing.
• Perform peer reviews of test scripts and code to ensure adherence to testing standards and best practices.
• Document and track testing progress, capturing execution artifacts to verify that all backlog acceptance criteria are met.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and Technical Writers to assess impact and ensure quality throughout the development lifecycle.

What We're Looking For

• US Citizenship is required to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
• 2–3+ years of experience analyzing, designing, and implementing automated testing solutions.
• Strong experience testing applications developed in Java, JavaScript, AngularJS, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in automated testing tools such as Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, Selenium, Cucumber BDD, Serenity BDD, and Maven.
• Solid knowledge of manual functional testing, automated testing, and continuous integration principles.
• 3–5 years of programming experience in Java and familiarity with additional technologies (JavaScript, Web Services, SOAP, XML).
• SQL CRUD scripting experience against Oracle and PostgreSQL databases.
• Ability to estimate effort for manual and automated testing and maintain scripts efficiently.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with cross-functional teams to provide guidance on testing methods and tools.

Technical Stack

• Languages & Frameworks: Java, JavaScript, AngularJS
• Databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL
• Test Tools: Selenium, Cucumber, Serenity BDD, Rest Assured, Postman, Fiddler, SoapUI
• Build & IDE: Maven, Eclipse, Visual Studio Code

Team & Environment

You will join a dynamic enterprise-level team operating in a collaborative and supportive environment emphasizing modern Agile practices.

Benefits & Compensation

• Flexible remote work with potential onsite requirements based on business needs.
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical, government-facing IT systems.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment emphasizing modern Agile practices.
• Professional development and skill growth in automated testing and software quality assurance.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, and equal opportunity.

Work Mode

This is a remote position for candidates located within the United States.

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is an inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, and equal opportunity.