Quality Assurance Engineer Volunteer Opportunity: Quick Summary

At Believe in Me, we envision a world where every child has the self-confidence and support needed to explore their potential and achieve success. Through innovative and caring programs, we strive to empower marginalized children and first-generation college students, offering them resources for learning, growth, and joy. Join us in our mission to make a lasting difference in the lives of these children and young adults. iLevelUP, an innovative initiative under Believe in Me, is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Volunteer Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to oversee the development and lifecycle of the iLevelUP app. In this role, you will ensure that the app meets user needs, stays on schedule, and delivers a high-quality user experience. You will collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve issues, perform thorough testing, and uphold the technical integrity of the app.

Job ID: ILU-QUALITY-ASSURANCE-ENGINEER-VOL-001 • Workplace: Remote • Type: Volunteer • Date posted: 2026-07-28

About iLevelUP

iLevelUP, an initiative of Believe in Me, empowers first-generation college students with practical guidance, personalized resources, and a supportive community for college and career success.

Quality Assurance Engineer Volunteer Role Overview

At Believe in Me, we envision a world where every child has the self-confidence and support needed to explore their potential and achieve success. Through innovative and caring programs, we strive to empower marginalized children and first-generation college students, offering them resources for learning, growth, and joy. Join us in our mission to make a lasting difference in the lives of these children and young adults. iLevelUP, an innovative initiative under Believe in Me, is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Volunteer Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer to oversee the development and lifecycle of the iLevelUP app. In this role, you will ensure that the app meets user needs, stays on schedule, and delivers a high-quality user experience. You will collaborate with development teams to identify and resolve issues, perform thorough testing, and uphold the technical integrity of the app.

Quality Assurance Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Test Planning:
• Develop comprehensive test plans and test cases based on project requirements and user stories.
• Collaborate with the development and product management teams to understand the application’s functionality.
• Testing Execution:
• Execute manual and automated tests to verify the functionality, performance, and security of the app.
• Identify, document, and prioritize defects, and work closely with the development team to resolve them.
• Test Automation:
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts to increase testing efficiency and coverage.
• Continuously improve and expand the test automation framework.
• Regression Testing:
• Perform regression testing to ensure that new features and updates do not negatively impact existing functionality.
• Performance Testing:
• Conduct performance testing to identify bottlenecks and areas for optimization.
• Collaborate with developers to enhance application performance.
• Usability and Accessibility Testing:
• Assess the app’s usability and accessibility to ensure it meets the needs of a diverse user base.
• Recommend improvements to enhance user experience.
• Documentation:
• Create and maintain detailed test documentation, including test cases, test data, and testing results.
• Provide test summaries and reports to stakeholders.

Quality Assurance Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality assurance and software testing.
• Proficiency in manual and automated testing methodologies and tools.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes and tools.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) is a plus.
• Passion for education and a commitment to empowering first-generation college students.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in testing educational or nonprofit apps.
• Knowledge of performance testing tools and techniques.

Why Volunteer With Us?

• Make a significant impact by ensuring the quality and functionality of iLevelUP app that empowers first-generation college students.
• Collaborate with a passionate and mission-driven team dedicated to delivering high-quality technology solutions.
• Develop your skills in quality assurance while contributing to a real-world, purpose-driven project.
• Enjoy flexible volunteering hours, with opportunities to improve and optimize a key organizational tool

Why This Quality Assurance Engineer Volunteer Role Matters

First, your expertise will strengthen practical support for first-generation college students. In addition, you will collaborate with mission-driven volunteers across disciplines. As a result, your work can improve the clarity, reliability, and reach of iLevelUP resources. Meanwhile, you can build meaningful experience and demonstrate measurable contributions. Finally, this remote role offers flexibility while keeping student outcomes at the center.

For example, you will turn your expertise into practical support for students. Additionally, you will document progress and share useful insights with collaborators. Therefore, the team can make informed decisions and improve its work. At the same time, you will receive clear priorities and opportunities to contribute independently. Likewise, cross-functional partners will help remove blockers. Consequently, successful work can reach more students. In practice, consistent communication and reliable follow-through matter. Ultimately, the goal is a more useful and inclusive iLevelUP experience.

Time Commitment & Location

Flexible volunteer schedule; specific expectations will be discussed during onboarding.

This is a remote volunteering position with flexible hours to accommodate volunteers from various time zones.

How to Apply

Ready to contribute your expertise to iLevelUP? Submit your resume and a brief statement of interest.

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