Quality Assurance Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Quality Assurance Engineer in Washington, DC/Remote.

Position Title: Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Washington, DC or Remote

Anticipated Start Date: 2nd-February-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: 7+ months contract to permanent

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

Pay Range: $47/hr - $52/hr

NOTE: Candidate must be authorized to work in US without any sponsorship.

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:
Performs formal software testing activities for complex software applications. Reviews user requirements documentation; assists in development of test plans; develops test data to be used in performing tests; and transforms test plans into test scripts. Ensures proper execution of test scripts and documentation of test results in tracking systems. Analyses test results, documents conclusions, and makes recommendations that are fully supported by test results.

Qualifications

Responsibilities will include But Not Limited to the Following:

Participate in requirements gathering sessions

Create Manual and Automation Test plans for Application Testing

Create Manual Test cases for SIT testing, and Automation Test scripts for SIT testing including the identification, collection and/or creation of Test data

Execute frontend, and backend tests

Develop, update and maintain quality testing standards and procedures

Assist in the planning, creation and control of the test environment(s)

Facilitate and/or participate in structured walk-throughs, and peer reviews

Lead/participate in the coordination, and execution of release testing

Mentor other testers on methodology framework testing processes, and application knowledge as appropriate

Determine and meet time estimates, and schedules for testing efforts

Proven ability to work independently, and as a team member

Required Skills:

Strong understanding of the full lifecycle (SDLC) with Agile/Scrum experience

A strong understanding of Web-based applications

Strong understanding of different types of Manual and Automated Testing methodologies (unit, system integration, regression, compatibility & performance etc.) and an ability to plan/execute accordingly

Extensive experience supporting Customer in CAT/UAT

Proven ability to Plan, Develop, Deploy Automated Test Frameworks and Scripts based upon BDD (Cucumber) / ATDD approach

Experience using Java/Ruby Automation Frameworks, including framework development

Experience with Build Processes using Jenkins or Cloud Management

Strong written and verbal communication skills (ability to translate between business and technical concepts)

10+ years extensive experience developing automation tests in Selenium (TestNG)

8+ years experience developing automated tests with Selenium / SOAPUI

5+ years experience with Cucumber BDD Framework

5+ years experience working with a Relational Database

5+ years experience writing intermediate level SQL queries

3+ years experience working with Java development/principles

5+ years experience working with defect tracking tools such as ALM/JIRA/Bugzilla

Experience working with XML

Proven ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences, both business and technical Proven ability to identify, define, and document business requirements (functional and system)

Proven ability to participate in requirements analysis, validation and verification, ensuring that requirement statements are complete, consistent, concise, comprehensible, traceable, feasible, unambiguous, and verifiable

Proven ability to track, and fully document changes to business requirements (both functional and system)

Proven ability to clearly communicate requirements to other development team members

Manage changes to requirements throughout the project lifecycle

Preferred Skills:

Experience with JAVA OOP for Automation Frameworks

Strong DevOps skills (not mandatory)

Ability to be flexible, and think analytically in a problem-solving environment

Ability to solve problems to complex business processes

Proven ability to develop, and maintain system documentation

Ability to work independently with minimal direction

Education:

A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred.

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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