Curriculum Developer: Software Tester

Correlation One is an education technology company building the workforce development platform of the future.
We close skill gaps for enterprises, governments and individuals, while empowering disenfranchised segments of the workforce. By providing training-to-job programs that are 100% free for learners, we eliminate traditional barriers to opportunities. We are committed to helping enterprises like Amazon, Walmart, Prudential, Citadel, Colgate, Johnson & Johnson, Target, Merck and others reskill their workforces to prepare them for the jobs of tomorrow. We build community-oriented, jobs-first learning experiences that offer a human touch and leverage technology to create best-in-class outcomes for everyone.
Each program is taught by industry leaders and experts, professors and teaching assistants, delivered virtually to cohort-based learning communities. We currently run over 12 types of programs for 12,000+ learners each year in 10+ countries, and we plan to grow 5-10x in the next two years.
Correlation One is proud to be ranked #6 in LinkedIn's Top Startups 2022 list and a Fast Company's World Changing Idea winner. Join us as we build the workplace development platform of the future!
Program/Contract Specific Information
We create comprehensive courses tailored for employees seeking to upskill, reskill, or freshers aspiring for tech careers. The Curriculum Developer will be responsible for creating the course material, which includes lessons for live lectures, assessments, labs, projects, and case studies. This is a part-time contract position. The contract will run about 3-4 months. We anticipate about 5-10 hours of work per week. This is subject to change based on program needs and consultant capacity; these decisions will be made by Correlation One (C1) staff and communicated well in advance.
Your impact (summary)
As a Software Testing Curriculum Developer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational content for the Amazon Softer Tester program, empowering learners with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in software testing roles. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of training provided and ultimately, the success of aspiring Software Testers. You will be responsible for drafting and writing lessons in the form of contextual business case studies, self-paced labs, and/or homework assignments in order to create engaging and industry-relevant curricula.
A day in the life (task and responsibilities)

• Review and advise on the proposed curriculum for the course to ensure the correct concepts are included.
• Develop business cases/lessons and other class materials to support the curriculum.
• Audit, and iterate on, the current content library of cases, ensuring that the material stays up-to-date and industry-relevant.
• Collaborate with other Curriculum Developers and Peer Review lessons, leaving feedback for improvements.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the C1 content developer to ensure the team is on track to prepare all curriculum and related materials, answer questions, discuss any relevant decisions, etc.
• Deploy content on C1's learning platform (training will be provided).

Your expertise (qualifications)

• 3+ years of experience in software testing, security testing, performance testing, software development, test automation, SDET, or QA roles
• 3+ years of experience in curriculum development or training
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript, with hands-on experience in building test automation frameworks and scripts
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and testing practices (e.g., unit testing, integration testing, API testing)
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, TestNG, JUnit, Cucumber, or similar
• Certification in SDET or related areas (e.g., ISTQB, Agile Testing, AWS Certified Developer)
• Strong command of the English language, both oral and written
• Ability to perform industry and domain research and incorporate new topics into varied curricula
• Passionate about improving processes, self improvement and research
• Comfortable working remotely, independently, and self-motivated to succeed

Where you are

• This role is remote and can be located anywhere that is compatible with the EST time zone. We are headquartered in New York City and have office space in Midtown Manhattan.

Compensation

• An estimated range for this position is $50-$60 per hour.

Correlation One's Commitment
Correlation One is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Correlation One provides a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Correlation One are based solely on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants to bring their unique skills, experiences, and outlook to our work environment.
Correlation One is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Correlation One strives to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidates@correlation-one.com .