QA Engineer Digital Well Program and EDT

DescriptionKforce has a client in the Houston, TX area that is searching for a QA Engineer for Digital Well Program and EDT, for an onsite role. The QA Engineer will partner with Product Owners, R&D, Solutions Teams, SMEs, and Engineering stakeholders to define test strategies, implement modern automation frameworks, and accelerate AI-enabled quality assurance practices while validating highly complex engineering calculations and workflowsResponsibilities:Quality Leadership:* Lead testing strategy for Landmark Drilling & Completions products* Establish and enforce QA standards across multiple product teams* Define quality metrics and reporting structures* Drive shift-left testing practicesEngineering Workflow Validation:* Ensure business rules align with drilling and completions workflows* Validate engineering calculations and technical requirementsValidate engineering workflows within:* Digital Well Program* Compass* WellPlan* WellCat* StressCheck* EDMTest Planning & Execution:* Create comprehensive test plans and strategies* Design complex test scenarios covering end-to-end workflows* Conduct risk assessments for releases* Lead regression and integration testing effortsCross-Functional Collaboration:* Participate in design reviews and architecture discussions* Advocate for quality throughout the SDLCPartner with:* Product Owners* R&D Teams* Solutions Owners* Technical Sales* Drilling SMEs* Completions EngineersContinuous Improvement:* Expand automation coverage* Implement AI-driven testing solutions* Improve release quality and speed* Reduce production defectsRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline* Strong academic background preferred* Petroleum Engineering degree highly preferred* 6-8+ years of software QA experience* 5+ years of experience supporting Upstream Oil & Gas applications* Ability to validate engineering calculations and business logic, not simply application functionalityStrong understanding of: * Well construction* Directional drilling* Drilling mechanics* Drilling fluids* Well design* Well integrity* Completion design* Well performance analysisHands-on experience with one or more:* Digital Well Program applications* Compass* WellPlan* WellCat* StressCheck* EDM (Engineering Data Model)* Engineering Desktop Tools (EDT)Job TypeContractCompensation140000 - $160000