Testing Lead

Testing Lead

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Testing Lead and an Hybrid role for Chicago, IL location
Position Title: Testing Lead

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Anticipated Start Date: 11th -May-2025

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6 months contract to permanent

Job Type: [FULL TIME (>%3D40 HRS WEEKLY), [CONTRACT], [Onsite]

Pay Range: $37.55/hr - $42.10/hr

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description:

• Advises business and IT delivery on overall testing approach (methodology), key inputs and dependencies, tooling, resource demands
• Deliverables - defines and creates specific Programmes Test Strategies, estimates and other test collateral identified based on known/assumed scope
• Involvement is dependent on project/programme size, complexity, technical aspects - hardware/network/development language
• Influences at the start of programmes/projects on requirement ideas/concepts, challenging and asking specific questions, giving industry insight, aligns with similar type projects - all leading to aiding and ensuring efficient design, development and testing approaches
• Shifts the focus left into design and development so that testing influences and drives the outputs and quality from these domains
• Confirms testability of complex requirements - clarifies ambiguous elements and aligns/sets expectations on actions/owners
• Carries out health checks whilst delivery in flow - ensures adherence to Test Strategy and quality of test collateral and deliverables
• Hands over to Test Manager for delivery of testing engagement - remains available for input and advisory activities as and when required
• Senior Resource - acts as SME for all testing related activities - is the recognised authority on testing
• Test Architect sits with one foot in the delivery arena and one in the Architect group so keeps abreast of strategic developments as well as overseeing existing delivery progress
• Under broad direction, interacts with project teams and clients to gain an understanding of the business environment, technical context, and testing objectives for a project as a basis for determining testing requirements.
• Plans and executes the analysis of the testing requirements of a project in order to define a Testing Strategy.
• Understands and recommends the use of the appropriate automated testing tools.
• Defines the metrics to be collected to monitor the performance and effectiveness of testing for a project.
• Responsible for the provision of guidance, relating to testing activities for a project, to HP project teams and clients.
• Communicates with all stakeholders for a project to assist in managing testing issues and risks.
• Provides consultative support on all aspects of the testing process for a project.
• Contributes to special studies. Develops and presents testing proposals to internal and external clients.
• Identifies and recommends improvements to methods and standards for a project through an assessment of current testing practices, and supports implementation of recommended improvements.
• May act as a temporary or part-time testing advisor on a project.
• Proactively identifies and proposes improvements to HP's testing practices.
• Stays current on emerging tools, techniques, and technologies.
• Acts as a mentor and coach to testing specialists and test analysts.
• Establishes and maintains security, integrity, and business continuity controls and documents.

  Essential Functions

  Ability to:

• Provide major input to the definition of project scope, plans and deliverables including cost projections and proposed implementation dates.
• Work with Project / Programme Manager, help control project requirements, scope and change management issues.
• Work with others to assess, develop and propose new business and technical opportunities to leadership and/or the client.
• Leverage reusable components and industry frameworks, etc. in developing solutions.
• Work with the appropriate HP communities regarding the application of new technologies, tools, processes, standards and project management/system development methodologies.

  Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• 6-8 years of experience in software test automation
• Experience with testing RESTful data services and APIs
• Should worked on agile methodology before
• Good understanding of Java and .NET Web applications
• Need to be able to send a request/get a response for different protocols/technologies
• Experience in Ready API testing will be preferred.
• Knowledge of API testing using API testing tools like Postman or fiddler will be an advantage
• Knowledge of SOA test automation framework, process, strategy
• Must be familiar with Test Metrics, Change and Release Management processes.
• Designing and writing automated test scripts using SOAPUI Pro or similar web services test tools
• Tools experience, SOAP UI, Postman, TFS, Jira etc.,

  Or

  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

• 6-8 years of experience in software test automation
• Programming skills in Java, Python
• Proficiency in using automation framework like Web, Mobile, Desktop, Container, Backend APIs, DB, MQ, Cloud tech AWS or similar, AccelQ, Selenium, SeeTest or similar, ReadyAPI, UFT, AI tool, ADO/JIra, Dynatrace or similar APM tool
• Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
• Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
• Backend Testing (API, Mainframe, Middleware)
• Release Management Processes
• Cloud Technologies
• Support DevOps CICD implementation.
• Able to work with distributed global teams.

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 238272 when responding to this ad.

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