Remote Meteorology Software QA

Scopic; United States; Remote; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible schedule

Work from anywhere

Annual pay raises

Job summary

Scopic is seeking a Remote Meteorology Software QA tester to join our weather-focused web application team. This part-time, hourly role suits a weather enthusiast or meteorology student who can provide domain expertise to improve accuracy and quality.

You'll perform manual testing across radar maps, weather layers, and real-time visualizations, participate in live testing during severe weather events, and collaborate with developers to verify fixes while reporting issues clearly in English.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in meteorology or a related field.
• Self-taught with strong radar, forecasting, and storm-tracking knowledge.
• Experience with weather data sources and radar maps.
• Detail-oriented with clear bug reporting in English.
• Comfort using web tools across browsers and devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual testing of an interactive, web-based weather visualization platform.
• Verify weather data features (radar, map layers, storm patterns) function and display accurately.
• Participate in live testing events during tornado outbreaks.
• Identify, document, and communicate bugs clearly to the development team.
• Collaborate with developers to confirm bug fixes and improve usability.
• Suggest improvements based on understanding of weather data and end-user behavior.

Skills

Meteorology knowledge

Radar maps

Forecasting models

Storm tracking

Education

Meteorology student

Tools

Bug tracking tools

Job description

Remote Meteorology Software QA

This is a remote position. Scopic is looking for a weather enthusiast or meteorology student to join our team as a QA Tester for a weather-focused web application. This is not your typical QA role—we’re specifically seeking someone with a strong interest or background and significant knowledge in meteorology who can help ensure quality and accuracy from a domain expert’s perspective.

This is a part-time position and an exciting opportunity to contribute behind the scenes on a dynamic weather visualization platform that delivers real-time insights to users.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual testing of an interactive, web-based weather visualization platform
• Verify that features related to weather data (e.g., radar, map layers, storm patterns) function as intended and display accurately
• Take part in live testing events during tornado outbreaks
• Identify, document, and communicate bugs or anomalies clearly
• Collaborate with the development team to confirm bug fixes and improve usability
• Suggest improvements based on your understanding of weather data and end-user behavior

Requirements

• A current student in meteorology, climatology, environmental sciences, or a weather-related field
• OR a self-taught weather enthusiast with a deep understanding of radar maps, forecasting models, and storm tracking
• User of different weather applications and weather data sources
• Curious, observant, and detail-oriented, with a natural knack for spotting discrepancies
• Strong communication skills and ability to document bugs clearly in English
• Comfortable using web tools and navigating across browsers and devices

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with QA principles (e.g., exploratory testing, regression testing)
• Experience using bug tracking or task management tools
• Basic knowledge of how data feeds or weather APIs work

The secret ingredients that make us special

• Your growth is our growth. We invest in your future with paid training and other professional opportunities.
• We're industry innovators at the forefront of change. Equipped with the latest technologies and a team of knowledgeable colleagues by your side, you'll embrace new and interesting challenges.
• Your location. Your schedule. Pick your time-zone, choose your preferred hours, and work from the place where you feel most at home.
• Flexibility and freedom are in our DNA! As long as you have a stable internet connection and the drive to thrive, you can travel and work from anywhere you like.
• A workload you can rely on. We'll set you enough tasks to keep that mind busy! At Scopic, we'll ensure you always have a consistent flow of engaging, challenging work to do.
• Recognition and reward. We acknowledge diligence and hard work through annual pay increases for good performance.

Down to business!

Your starting rate is negotiable depending on your skills and experience.

This is an hourly position.

Our values

Scopic offers equal opportunity. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, marital status, national origin, gender, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.

Have the skills, the drive, and the passion to join the Scopic family?