Software Quality Analyst

Pearson; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education company based in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Software Quality Analyst to perform complex validation analysis. The role requires proficiency in SAS and strong analytical skills. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and be able to work well in a remote team environment. Applications are accepted until September 29, 2025.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a software validation role.
• Strong validation and communication skills.
• Experience effectively querying, analyzing, and interpreting data.

Responsibilities

• Use SAS to validate contractual production deliverables.
• Analyze large volumes of data.
• Devise improvements to current procedures.

Skills

SAS

Data analysis

Communication skills

MS Office 365

Google suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree or appropriate combination of education and experience

Tools

SAS

MS Office 365

Google suite

Job description

Overview

The Software Quality Analyst performs complex validation analysis to ensure that software products meet design specifications and are within total quality management limits and standards. This includes executing customized validation solutions for the organization’s complex contractual client services deliverables. It also includes reviewing methods and procedures for applicability on new assignments. The ideal candidate should be able to work well in a team environment with limited instruction and demonstrate good judgment in implementing methods and techniques for obtaining results.

Job Responsibilities

• Use SAS as a primary software tool to validate contractual production deliverables
• Effectively query, analyze, and interpret large volumes of data
• Work in a multi-tasking team environment using strong validation and communication skills
• Report progress on problems and resolutions to management
• Devise improvements to current procedures
• Perform workflow analysis and recommends quality improvements

Preferred requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or appropriate combination of education and experience
• At least 3 years of experience in a software validation role
• Experience using SAS
• Effectively query, analyze, and interpret large volumes of data
• Work in a multi-tasking team environment using strong validation and communication skills
• Proficient in both MS Office 365 and Google suite of products

Applications will be accepted through 29th September 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs

Who we are

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world\'s lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn\\'t just what we do. It\'s who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

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Job Details

• Schedule: FULL_TIME
• Workplace Type: Remote
• Req ID: 21203