Job Details

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

BigRio is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. BigRio makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.