Analytical Software QA Engineer
Location : Remote (CST Hours) - Houston, TX
Duration : Full-Time
About BigRio :
BigRio is a remote-based, technology consulting firm with headquarters in Boston, MA. We deliver software solutions ranging from custom development and software implementation to data analytics and machine learning / AI integrations. As a one-stop shop, we attract clients from a variety of industries due to our proven ability to deliver cutting-edge, cost-effective software solutions.
About the Role
The Analytical Software Quality Assurance Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive testing platform, ensuring software quality through test development, process improvement, and refinement of QA practices. This role will collaborate closely with development and DevOps teams to maintain high-quality software standards and support the organization's transition toward a technology-driven approach.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Strong understanding of testing methodologies, including integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
- Experience working closely with development and infrastructure teams.
- Familiarity with highly virtualized public and private cloud environments.
- Proficiency in automated testing tools to support rapid development and deployment.
- Strong skills in documentation and diagram creation.
- Ability to balance idealism with pragmatism in a fast-paced environment.
- A continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Passion for building an efficient and scalable testing platform.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and best practices.
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Agile methodologies is a plus.
- Coding experience in Python and Java is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
Testing Platform Development : Design and implement a robust testing platform to ensure software quality.Test Development : Create and execute tests to verify the quality and reliability of software products.Process Improvement : Research, evaluate, and recommend testing advancements and new technologies.Test Automation : Build and execute automated testing frameworks to streamline QA processes.QA Best Practices : Enhance testing standards, tools, and methodologies within the organization.Cross-Team Collaboration : Work closely with development and DevOps teams to align software quality objectives.Strategic Transition Support : Contribute to the organization's shift toward a technology-driven environment.Focus Areas
Testing Process Implementation : Establish a structured testing approach that fosters a test-first, test-often culture.Testing Platform Optimization : Define and enhance testing workflows to improve application quality and compliance.Automated Build & Deployment : Strengthen automated build and deployment processes with integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.Monitoring & Quality Assurance : Develop proactive monitoring strategies to maintain software integrity.