GIS SQA Analyst

Futura Systems, a proud subsidiary of Meridian Cooperative, is seeking a GIS Software QA Analyst I. At Futura Systems, we create innovative GIS solutions that empower utilities to work smarter, faster, and more efficiently. The GIS Software QA Analyst I should be passionate about delivering reliable, high-quality software that makes an impact.

If you thrive on solving problems, enjoy collaborating with developers, and love digging into details to make technology perform at its best — we’d like to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with lead developers to test, refine, and enhance software features.

• Design and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases to ensure full product coverage.

• Identify and document software defects, enhancements, and workflow scenarios.

• Troubleshoot software issues, verify fixes, and ensure smooth functionality across releases.

• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies that support evolving product capabilities.

• Contribute to user documentation and help files for new functionality and improvements.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Hands-on experience with ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro in day-to-day work.

• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

• 3+ years of software quality control or testing experience (preferred).

• Intermediate knowledge of SQL Server.

• A natural curiosity and desire to learn new tools and technologies.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• High attention to detail — accuracy matters to you.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• GIS experience in the utility industry (electric, gas, or water).

• Familiarity with GPS data and applications.

• Experience using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).

• Exposure to test case automation tools.

• Outstanding Medical/Dental/Vision that starts on the first day of employment.  
• Education/Training Reimbursement
• On-Site Education Courses 
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health/Wellness Reimbursement (fitness tracking device one-time up to $300)
• Excellent Life Insurance & Disability 
• Vacation:  22 days of accrued time off (no waiting period).  9 holidays which include the day after Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve.   Up to 240 hours of vacation time can rollover to the following year. 
• Volunteer Time: 8 hours per year  
• Retirement:  very robust 401K employees are 100% vested in the Company-funded employer basic contributions from the date they enter the plan.  The Company will match 100% of each dollar you contribute on the first five percent (5%) of eligible compensation that you contribute to your account.  Employer basic contribution eligibility occurs on the first day of the month following the employee’s completion of one year of continuous service (contribution of 4-11% of base salary based on years of service). 

About Us:

We were formed in 1976 by a group of Electric Membership Cooperatives with a vision for a single enterprise solution provider to serve data processing, IT, and operational needs to cooperatives, public utility districts, and municipal utilities. Through carefully curated acquisitions and partnerships, Meridian Cooperative has unified multiple leading-edge companies under its umbrella to truly execute that vision. Today, the Meridian Suite serves over 500 utilities across the country with industry leading enterprise software solutions.