Java Automation Test Engineer

Java Automation Test Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Java Automation Test Engineer for an opportunity in REMOTE

Position Title: Java Automation Test Engineer

Location: REMOTE

Anticipated Start Date: 04/20/2025.

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

Expected Duration: 12+ Months Contract with Strong Possibility of Extension.

Job Type: [Contract (40 hours weekly)], [Remote]

Pay Range: $45.61/hr. - $46/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 and requirement:

Responsibilities

• SQL (PostgreSQL): Develop SQL scripts using PostgreSQL to gather and analyze data.
• Spearhead complex testing initiatives; oversee the entire test cycle, including the planning, execution, and validation of manual and automated tests.
• Translate complex system specs into detailed test requirements and methods.
• API Testing: Design, develop, and execute API automation test scripts using Java and Rest Assured.
• Automation: Create and run automated test suites and manage them through Jenkins pipelines. Analyze and optimize the automation framework and tests.
• Routine Testing: Conduct regular smoke testing and comprehensive regression testing andmaintenance of automation suites.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices within the team.

Skills:

• Proven experience in test planning, execution, and validation, with a focus on automation testing (required).
• Strong understanding of QA methodologies especially for testing of APIs and web applications (required).
• Proficiency in Java for creating automation tests. Usage of libraries like Rest Assured and Playwright.
• Proficiency in SQL (required). Understand the usage of Java JDBC operations.
• Proven experience analyzing application logs and using debugging techniques to assist engineers in resolving issues (required).
• Experience with streaming and event-based technologies such as NATS and Kafka (preferred).
• Experience with any of the following: Jenkins, Splunk, Dynatrace, Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Docker, Chef Infra, Chef Habitat (preferred).
• Experience with shell scripting (ksh, bash) and familiarity with Unix/Linux (preferred).
• Experience using Jira for Test Management(preferred).
• Experience within Mastercard (preferred)

Skills:

Automation Testing, QA Methodologies, Java, SQL, Application Logs and Debugging,

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 237160 when responding to this ad.

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