AI + Automation QA Engineer

BC Forward; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking an AI + SQE Automation Engineer for a contract role in Jersey City, NJ or Charlotte, NC. The onsite position (12 months) focuses on AI-assisted testing, quality engineering, and test automation across UI, API, and end-to-end layers to boost productivity and reduce risk.

Responsibilities include designing automation frameworks, leveraging AI to optimize test cases and data, and validating data quality, controls, and compliance within CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA engineering for UI, API, and end-to-end testing in Agile/Scrum.
• Proficient with automation frameworks and CI/CD integration.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted testing and AI-driven test optimization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and APIs to craft test strategies.
• Develop and maintain UI/API automation frameworks.
• Leverage AI to generate test data, scripts, and documentation.
• Perform AI-assisted impact analysis and regression scope definition.
• Create reusable automation assets and enhance test execution efficiency.
• Validate data quality, business rules, and controls.
• Support CI/CD pipelines with automated tests.
• Analyze telemetry and logs to identify quality risks and gaps.
• Collaborate on dependency analysis across code repos and services.
• Ensure AI-generated outputs are reviewed with human-in-the-loop.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Automation

AI tools

Java

JavaScript

Python

SQL

Git

Jenkins

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Cucumber BDD

TestNG/JUnit

REST Assured

Job description

Job Title: AI + SQE Automation EngineerLocation: Jersey City, NJ / Charlotte, NC - Onsite required.Duration: Contract - 12 monthsPay Range: $60.28/hr (W2)Job ID: 408899Project: CACR 2.0Glider: ID

About BCforwardBCforward 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 AI + SQE Automation Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in AI-assisted testing, quality engineering, and test automation across UI, API, and end-to-end layers and a proven ability to increase productivity, reduce risk, and improve test effectiveness through AI tools and continuous testing practices.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze business requirements, user stories, APIs, and technical specifications to develop comprehensive test strategies.
• Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for UI, API, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Leverage AI tools to generate and optimize test cases, test data, automation scripts, and test documentation.
• Perform AI-assisted test impact analysis to identify affected applications, APIs, user stories, and regression scope.
• Build reusable automation assets and improve test execution efficiency through AI-assisted development.
• Validate data quality, business rules, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Execute and support continuous testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Analyze application telemetry, logs, and production signals to identify quality risks and testing gaps.
• Participate in dependency analysis across code repositories, services, APIs, and downstream applications.
• Validate and govern AI-generated outputs using human-in-the-loop review practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Quality Engineering: Functional, integration, regression, API, and risk-based testing in Agile/Scrum environments with defect management and root cause analysis.
• Automation: Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress. Cucumber BDD. TestNG or JUnit. REST Assured or equivalent API tools. Framework design and maintenance. Test data management.
• AI & Copilot: GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, prompt engineering, AI-assisted test case generation and automation development, AI-driven defect analysis, AI-based regression optimization, human-in-the-loop validation, and responsible AI practices.
• Technical: Java, JavaScript, or Python. SQL and data validation. Git or Bitbucket. Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. API testing tools. Log analysis and monitoring tools.
• Preferred Skills: Test impact analysis, dependency graph analysis, AI-powered test maintenance, and self-healing automation frameworks. Observability and telemetry analysis using OpenTelemetry, Splunk, or equivalent platforms, plus experience with LLM and agent-based testing. Cloud and container fundamentals, Kubernetes, DevOps concepts, and data quality validation and governance. Agile tools such as Jira.

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.