Automation Tester volunteer opportunity at iLevelUP: unpaid work with Quality Assurance (QA) Team. This is a fully remote role.
Automation Tester: remote volunteer opportunity
Turn recurring quality checks into reliable automated tests. Help the development team catch regressions, understand failures, and release changes with better evidence.
Fully remote | Unpaid volunteer | United States
About iLevelUP
iLevelUP is a free, AI-powered, game-based learning experience being developed by Believe in Me to help young people explore education and career possibilities and build self-confidence. The product is in limited beta. The learner is the main character, and iLevelUP is the guide.
Automation Tester role overview
As an iLevelUP Automation Tester, you will contribute practical expertise to a nonprofit education product in limited beta. Turn recurring quality checks into reliable automated tests. Help the development team catch regressions, understand failures, and release changes with better evidence.
You will work with the relevant team to agree on priorities, review progress, and document decisions. Because the product is still developing, clear handoffs and useful feedback matter.
What you will own
Your contribution centers on the responsibilities below. First, understand the current work and the needs of your collaborators. Next, agree on a manageable scope with the team lead. Then, share progress and raise blockers early. Finally, document the decisions that your teammates need for the next step.
Automation Tester responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute automated tests to validate the functionality and performance of the app.
- Work closely with the development and quality assurance teams to identify test requirements and strategies.
- Maintain and enhance the existing automated testing framework to support new features and updates.
- Analyze test results, document findings, and collaborate with developers to ensure timely bug fixes.
- Participate in sprint planning and review meetings to provide insights into automated testing outcomes and recommendations.
- Stay updated on the latest testing tools, methodologies, and industry best practices to continuously improve testing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Contribute to the development of a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the volunteer team.
Early deliverables
- First, review the current software quality assurance and testing work and identify useful next steps with your team lead.
- Next, agree on an initial deliverable, its review criteria, and the people who need to contribute.
- Finally, complete a reviewable piece of work and document what the next contributor needs to know.
Automation Tester required qualifications
- Experience in automated testing with proficiency in one or more automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Appium, TestComplete).
- Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, processes, and quality metrics.
- Ability to write clear, concise, and test plans and cases.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work with a remote volunteer team.
- Passion for the Believe in Me mission and a desire to contribute to the success of the app project.
Automation Tester helpful experience
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript is highly desirable.
How we work
Work with Quality Assurance (QA) Team through approved project tools. In practice, share concise updates, ask for the context you need, and keep decisions in the agreed workspace. For example, explain what you completed, what needs review, and what is blocking the next step. In addition, protect learner and project information when preparing examples or discussing your work.
Why volunteer with iLevelUP
- Contribute to a nonprofit education product at a stage when your decisions can shape the learner experience.
- Own a meaningful body of work and collaborate across education, design, engineering, and student support.
- Develop work samples and share approved contributions in your portfolio while respecting project and learner confidentiality.
Time commitment and location
This is a fully remote, unpaid volunteer opportunity. Weekly availability, meeting times, project scope, and the duration of your commitment will be agreed during onboarding. The published eligibility area for this opening is the United States.
How to apply
First, use the Believe in Me volunteer application to share your résumé or professional profile, relevant experience, availability, and a brief statement of interest. Before submitting, remove personal, confidential, and proprietary information from any work samples.
For the Automation Tester opening, explain a relevant project. For example, describe the problem you addressed and your own contribution. If you are still building experience, describe how your current skills connect with the listed responsibilities. Next, the team will review your application and discuss fit and expectations with selected applicants.
We welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and pathways. Before applying, review this role’s required and helpful experience. Also, if you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, use iLevelUP’s contact page.
Role details
- Role: Automation Tester
- Program: iLevelUP, a Believe in Me initiative
- Employment type: Unpaid volunteer
- Workplace: Fully remote
- Applicant eligibility: United States
- Team: Quality Assurance (QA) Team
- Company address: 107 Spring Street, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98104
- Job ID: 712
This is a fully remote, unpaid volunteer opportunity. Weekly availability, meeting times, project scope, and the duration of your commitment will be agreed during onboarding. The published eligibility area for this opening is the United States.