Meteorology Software QA (Remote)

Job summary

This part-time remote position is suited for a meteorology student or a weather enthusiast interested in software quality assurance. The role involves validating an interactive weather visualization platform that provides real-time weather insights, requiring knowledge of radar, forecasting models, and weather data.

Qualifications

• Current student in meteorology, climatology, environmental sciences, or a self-taught weather enthusiast with practical meteorology knowledge.
• Strong understanding of weather concepts, including radar maps and storm tracking.
• Familiarity with various weather applications and visualization tools.
• Excellent English communication skills for documenting software issues.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual and exploratory testing of a web-based weather visualization platform.
• Verify the accuracy of weather features and data visualizations.
• Participate in live testing during significant weather events.
• Identify and document bugs and discrepancies.
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce issues and validate fixes.
• Suggest enhancements based on user behavior and weather knowledge.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and observation skills.
• Familiarity with QA concepts like exploratory and regression testing is advantageous.
• Experience with bug-tracking tools is a plus.

Education

• Relevant education in meteorology or related fields is preferred.

Tools

• Experience with web applications and testing across multiple browsers and devices.