QA Automation Engineer

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid, onsite day 1, minimum 3 days/week)
Duration: Contract - 12 months
Pay Range: $60.40/hr (W2)
Job ID: 407358

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Consultant III to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in functional and automated testing, Playwright-based framework development, CI/CD integration, accessibility testing, and GenAI-enabled test acceleration and a proven ability to design, execute, and scale high-quality test solutions that improve coverage and delivery speed.

Engagement & Interview Logistics:

• Target start: August or September.


• Interview process: Two rounds. First virtual. Second in-person.


• Glider ID verification required.


• Resume bucket supports two roles. Maximum three submissions per vendor.

Candidate Submission Notes:

• Include current location and relocation plan.


• State availability and any cooling-off requirements.

Team & Work Environment:

• Project focus: UI and content management systems.


• Teams: Sprint teams and Regression teams.


• Key contacts: QA Lead, Feature Lead, App Manager, QA Manager.


• Client interaction: No direct client interaction. May interface with line of business for requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, PI and sprint planning.


• Design, author, and execute manual and automated test cases.


• Develop, enhance, and maintain Playwright-based automation frameworks.


• Integrate automation with CI/CD pipelines and logging or observability tools.


• Apply GenAI within IDEs to generate test suites, optimize coverage, and accelerate delivery.


• Conduct accessibility (ADA) testing and ensure compliance.


• Collaborate with leads and managers to triage defects and report quality metrics.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Primary Skill: Functional or Manual Testing with strong analytical capability.


• 5+ years of hands-on QA experience with demonstrable expertise in testing and automation.


• Playwright automation expertise, including framework build and enhancement.


• Proficiency with IDEs such as Visual Studio Code or similar.


• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub and related workflows.


• Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools such as Splunk.


• Accessibility testing knowledge, including ADA standards and practices.


• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• GenAI experience using IDE-integrated agents to create test suites, enhance frameworks, and integrate with CI/CD.


• Experience validating AI-generated test artifacts and integrating AI within automation frameworks for coverage and speed.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.


• Opportunities for growth with global clients.


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume.