Test Engineer with GIS
Project description
The developed product is a comprehensive software system in the Energy sector, encompassing all stages of Oil & Gas production—from geological exploration to operational optimization. Our technology empowers geologists and geophysicists to effectively analyze, visualize, and interpret extensive geological data. You will join a senior, supportive, and collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality industry solutions.
Responsibilities
- Provide domain and functional QA support for visualization-focused applications Ensure product quality through comprehensive validation of features, workflows, and user interactions Contribute as an active QA member within Agile teams to deliver high-quality product increments Develop detailed test cases based on requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria Validate complex workflows involving data visualization, interaction, and rendering Verify integration between frontend visualization components and backend GIS services, including map/data services and server configurations Collaborate with developers, designers, and subject matter experts to define and validate key user workflows Participate in Sprint Planning to ensure testing scope and risks are well understood and accounted for Set up, manage, and maintain test environments, including datasets required for validation Verify that new development changes do not negatively impact existing functionality (regression testing) Identify, document, and track defects with clear reproducibility and impact analysis Ensure defects are resolved and validated according to defined quality standards Perform exploratory testing to uncover edge cases, especially related to performance, rendering accuracy, and user interactions Contribute to improving QA processes, test coverage, and automation practices
SKILLS
Must have
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from a recognized university in Petroleum Engineering, Geophysics, Geology, Computer Science, or related fields Minimum 5 years of QA experience (experience with scientific, engineering, or visualization applications preferred) Strong understanding of data-driven applications, particularly those involving spatial, graphical, or engineering datasets Basic understanding of upstream oil & gas workflows (well planning, drilling, completions, or subsurface interpretation is a plus) Familiarity with visualization concepts such as 2D/3D rendering, coordinate systems, spatial data handling, and large dataset performance considerations Working knowledge of GIS backend systems and services, including experience in setting up, configuring, or validating GIS servers (e.g., ArcGIS Server), map services, and data pipelines Experience with engineering or scientific applications is an advantage Basic knowledge of test automation frameworks and scripting Experience with SDLC/STLC processes and strong understanding of testing types: Smoke, Functional, Integration, Regression, Performance, and User Acceptance Testing Hands-on experience with Test Case management and Defect tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, JIRA) Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Nice to have
Understanding of performance profiling for graphics-intensive applications Exposure to web technologies (JavaScript frameworks) and/or desktop application testing Familiarity with APIs and data validation across services
