Analytical Software QA Engineer

Analytical Software QA Engineer

Location:

Remote (CST Hours) – Houston, TX

Duration:
Full-Time

About Big Rio:

Big Rio 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 Dev Ops 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 Dev Ops 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.