Quality Assurance Consultant III

BCforward; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Quality Assurance Consultant III to join our team in Plano, TX. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in UI and API test automation using Java, Selenium, and RestAssured.

You will build and maintain automation frameworks, participate in Agile ceremonies, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality software and compliant releases across multiple environments. This is a contract opportunity with a 12-month duration.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Java with UI automation using Selenium and API automation using RestAssured.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining automation frameworks and developing reusable test components.
• Proficiency with Jenkins and source control tools such as GitHub or Bitbucket for CI/CD workflows.
• Strong skills in test design, defect reporting, and traceability management.
• Experience with performance testing concepts and tools.
• Proficiency with Jira for test management and Agile delivery tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate test results.
• 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with automation and Agile delivery.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex software requirements into effective test strategies and plans.
• Build, maintain, and execute manual and automated test suites across Smoke, Integration, and Regression test types.
• Condition and generate high-quality test data to support comprehensive coverage.
• Lead test planning sessions and test case reviews with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Create and manage requirements traceability throughout the development lifecycle.
• Execute manual and automated tests, analyze results, and report defects with clear background and reproducible steps.
• Assist with defect triage and support code promotion through environments using defined tools and processes.
• Implement, enhance, and maintain test automation frameworks and identify automation opportunities.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.

Skills

Java

Selenium UI

RestAssured API

CI/CD Jenkins

GitHub/Bitbucket

Test design

Defect reporting

Traceability

Performance testing

Jira

Agile delivery

Automation frameworks

Tools

Jenkins

GitHub

Bitbucket

Job description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Consultant III

Location: Plano, TX

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $60.40/hr (W2)

Job ID: 409864

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 UI and API test automation with Java, Selenium, and RestAssured and a proven ability to plan, execute, and deliver comprehensive testing that ensures functional, non-functional, and compliance objectives.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex software requirements into effective test strategies and plans.
• Build, maintain, and execute manual and automated test suites across Smoke, Integration, and Regression test types.
• Condition and generate high-quality test data to support comprehensive coverage.
• Lead test planning sessions and test case reviews with stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Create and manage requirements traceability throughout the development lifecycle.
• Execute manual and automated tests, analyze results, and report defects with clear background and reproducible steps.
• Assist with defect triage and support code promotion through environments using defined tools and processes.
• Implement, enhance, and maintain test automation frameworks and identify automation opportunities.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Expertise in Java with UI automation using Selenium and API automation using RestAssured.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining automation frameworks and developing reusable test components.
• Proficiency with Jenkins and source control tools such as GitHub or Bitbucket for CI/CD workflows.
• Strong skills in test design, defect reporting, and traceability management.
• Experience with performance testing concepts and tools.
• Proficiency with Jira for test management and Agile delivery tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate test results.
• 8+ years of experience in Quality Assurance with automation and Agile delivery.

Preferred Skills

• Lean Agile certification.
• Experience maintaining cataloged suites across environments and release cycles.

Why BCforward?

• 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.