QA Tester

Job Title: Quality Assurance Consultant II Location: Charlotte, NC Duration: Contract - 11 months Pay Range: $51.07/hr (W2) Job ID: 374041 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 II to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manual and automated testing within Agile teams and a proven ability to design and execute comprehensive test strategies that meet functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements. Work Arrangement Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite. Responsibilities: Develop detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test cases based on functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements. Lead test planning at the team level and ensure user stories are refined with clear acceptance criteria. Define in-scope and out-of-scope items during test planning and implement the team's test framework. Conduct test case reviews and collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to ensure coverage. Identify automation opportunities and develop test automation across applicable test types. Condition and generate test data while ensuring data compliance; assist with sensitive data management. Execute manual and automated tests, record results, and report issues with actionable context. Participate in triage of defects and support resolution or escalation. Create and manage traceability from requirements through test execution and results. Use testing tools and follow promotion processes across environments. Maintain and catalog test suites across smoke, integration, and regression testing. Required Skills & Qualifications: Primary skill in Manual Testing with demonstrated end-to-end test design and execution. Secondary skill in Automation Testing, including building and maintaining automated suites. Experience working within Agile teams; ability to support backlog refinement and acceptance criteria. Program and Project Management capabilities for planning, reporting, and risk management. Understanding of test data management and compliance considerations. Preferred Skills: SWIFT knowledge. Experience guiding Agile practices or acting as an Agile coach. Additional Details Assessment: Glider - BOA-QA-IV-V-1. Hours per Day: 8. Labor Type: Technical. 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.