Senior Quality Engineering Architect / AI-Enabled QE Architect

BC Forward; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking an AI + SQE Automation Architect to join our team as a contract expert in Plano, TX or Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on AI-enabled quality engineering, scalable automation, and integration within CI/CD, with onsite work and a 12-month scope.

The candidate will drive governance of testing standards, lead AI-assisted test strategies, and collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and Product teams to accelerate delivery while reducing risk.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Quality Engineering architecture and test automation framework design; Selenium is required.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, or Python, plus SQL and data validation.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the enterprise Quality Engineering architecture strategy, standards, patterns, and roadmap.
• Architect scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, integration, performance, resiliency, accessibility, and end-to-end testing.
• Design AI-enabled capabilities for test design acceleration, asset generation, regression optimization, defect prediction, and quality insights.
• Establish patterns for AI-assisted test impact analysis, dependency mapping, and regression scope identification across complex portfolios.
• Develop reusable platforms, services, and accelerators to standardize testing practices across teams.
• Embed continuous testing and quality gates within DevSecOps and CI/CD ecosystems.

Skills

Selenium

Java/JS/Python

SQL & Data Validation

Git & CI/CD

API Testing

AI-poweredDevTools

DevSecOps & Cloud

Agile/Scrum

Tools

Git/Bitbucket

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

OpenTelemetry

Splunk

Kubernetes

Copilot Tools

Job description

Job Title: Senior Quality Engineering Architect / AI-Enabled QE Architect

Location: Plano, TX / Charlotte, NC

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $73.67/hr (W2)

Job ID: 409268

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 an AI + SQE Automation Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in AI-enabled quality engineering, test automation frameworks, DevSecOps CI/CD, and observability, and a proven ability to architect enterprise-wide testing capabilities that enhance reliability, reduce risk, and accelerate delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the enterprise Quality Engineering architecture strategy, standards, patterns, and roadmap.
• Architect scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, integration, performance, resiliency, accessibility, and end-to-end testing.
• Design AI-enabled capabilities for test design acceleration, asset generation, regression optimization, defect prediction, and quality insights.
• Establish patterns for AI-assisted test impact analysis, dependency mapping, and regression scope identification across complex portfolios.
• Develop reusable platforms, services, and accelerators to standardize testing practices across teams.
• Embed continuous testing and quality gates within DevSecOps and CI/CD ecosystems.
• Define data quality validation architectures for business rules, controls testing, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Design observability and telemetry frameworks using logs, monitoring, and user analytics to identify quality risks proactively.
• Lead dependency analysis and architecture reviews across applications, APIs, cloud services, repositories, pipelines, and downstream systems.
• Establish governance and human-in-the-loop validation for AI-generated test assets.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture, Platform Engineering, Development, Cybersecurity, and Product teams for alignment with standards.
• Evaluate emerging AI-powered QE technologies and recommend strategic investments.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural guidance to QE and engineering teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Expertise in Quality Engineering architecture and test automation framework design, with Selenium as a must-have.
• Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, or Python, plus SQL and data validation.
• Hands-on experience with Git/Bitbucket and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with API testing tools and log analysis or monitoring solutions.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Copilot.
• Background in DevSecOps CI/CD architecture, cloud-native applications, microservices, and systems integration.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in defect management and root cause analysis within Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Skills

• Test impact analysis, dependency graph analysis, and AI-powered test maintenance.
• Self-healing automation frameworks and observability or telemetry analysis.
• Experience with OpenTelemetry, Splunk, or equivalent monitoring platforms.
• LLM and agent-based testing approaches.
• Cloud and container fundamentals, Kubernetes, and DevOps concepts.
• Data quality validation and governance.

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

Additional Details

Onsite required. October start.

Project: CACR 2.0.

Work locations: Plano, TX (2-981-04-24) or Charlotte, NC (1-028-23-12).

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.