Quality Assurance Engineer, Knowledge Informatics

Overview

Quality Assurance Engineer, Knowledge Informatics at BigRio. Location: Remote (CST Hours) – TX. Duration: Full-Time.

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.

Summary

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to lead the design and implementation of a robust software testing platform, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. This individual will be instrumental in driving the evolution of our organization from a traditional clinical focus to a tech-driven approach. The role involves close collaboration with development and DevOps teams to implement best-in-class QA practices and maintain rigorous software standards.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in software quality assurance or a related field.

Experience:

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies (integration, regression, end-to-end, etc.).
• Experience collaborating with both development and infrastructure teams.
• Familiarity with virtualized environments in both public and private cloud settings.
• Proficiency in automated testing tools and frameworks.
• Skilled in documentation and diagram creation.
• Experience using tools like Jira, Confluence, and working in Agile environments is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Testing Platform Design: Build and implement a comprehensive platform to uphold software quality.
• Test Development: Design and execute tests to ensure the reliability and functionality of software applications.
• Continuous Improvement: Research and introduce new tools and processes to enhance testing efficiency and accuracy.
• Automation: Establish and maintain automated testing infrastructure.
• QA Enhancement: Drive improvements in QA standards, processes, and tools.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with development and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Monitoring: Develop a proactive monitoring strategy to ensure ongoing software performance and quality.

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.

Company details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Software Development