QA Domain Tester – Geoscience

Responsibilities

· Perform domain-centric manual testing of geophysical and geological software used in subsurface interpretation and modeling.

· Develop test plans, test scenarios, and detailed test cases based on real-world seismic and geoscience workflows.

· Validate end-to-end functionality across:

o Seismic data visualization and interpretation

o Geological modeling

o Mapping and coordinate workflows

o Petrophysical and reservoir workflows

o Subsurface computational algorithms

· Ensure scientific accuracy of seismic calculations, workflows, and interpretation results.

· Identify and document defects clearly, providing domain context and reproduction steps.

· Work closely with product managers, developers, geophysicists, and domain experts to clarify functionality and test coverage.

· Collaborate with automation engineers when needed to ensure critical domain workflows are automated, without being responsible for writing automation scripts.

· Participate in release testing, regression testing, and domain signoff.

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Minimum Qualifications (Must-Have)

· Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Geoscience, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline.

· 2+ years of QA testing or software validation experience, ideally in geoscience or engineering domains.

· Strong domain expertise in:

o Seismic data

o Geophysics concepts

o Geological interpretation workflows

· Experience writing structured test plans, test cases, and validation checklists.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to scientific detail.

· Ability to validate complex workflows and interpret expected vs. actual scientific outcomes.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

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Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)

· Experience with geoscience software from client or similar competitors.

· Familiarity with testing tools such as Postman, Selenium, or similar (optional).

· Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g., GitLab Pipelines, GitHub Actions) and deployment frameworks such as Ansible or Flux—helpful but not required.

· Basic scripting or database querying skills for data verification.

· Strong understanding of software defect lifecycle and QA documentation protocols.

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Key Attributes

· Strong domain intuition: can immediately recognize inconsistencies in seismic or geological workflows.

· High attention to detail when evaluating subsurface results and scientific calculations.

· Ability to think from an end-user perspective (geoscientist, interpreter, geophysicist).

· Excellent documentation, communication, and collaboration abilities.

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Ideal Candidate Background

· Worked as a Geoscience QA Tester, Geology/Geophysics Application Tester, or Domain Analyst in a subsurface software company.

· Hands-on experience interpreting seismic datasets, well logs, horizons, faults, velocity models, reservoir characteristics, or stratigraphic features.

· Comfortable validating both scientific correctness and software usability.