Application Lead

Job Title: Application Lead - Quality Engineering Lead (Test Lead) Location: Nashville (Remote) Duration: Contract - 10 months (through 8/31/27) with high chance of extension Pay Range: $60/hr - $69.28/hr (W2) Job ID: 411720 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 Senior Technical Delivery Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Service Virtualization (SmartBear ReadyAPI, WireMock), Java-based API development, databases, and technical project management and a proven ability to lead complex modernization and integration initiatives, deliver high-quality solutions, and manage stakeholders across enterprise programs . Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain service virtualization solutions using SmartBear ReadyAPI and WireMock. Virtualize REST/SOAP APIs and downstream dependencies to enable parallel development and early defect identification. Define reusable virtualization patterns, standards, test data strategies, and governance practices. Provide technical leadership for Java-based REST APIs and microservices, including design, integration, and troubleshooting. Conduct technical reviews, guide teams on API design and error handling, and perform root-cause analysis of integration issues. Ensure adherence to architecture, security, scalability, and engineering standards. Own technical execution and coordinate across application, architecture, QA, DevOps, infrastructure, and business teams. Identify risks, bottlenecks, and dependencies and drive mitigation to closure. Serve as the technical escalation point for application, API, virtualization, environment, and integration issues. Engage with client technology leaders, product owners, architects, and delivery stakeholders. Provide concise status reporting on progress, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and mitigation actions. Drive continuous improvement across API engineering, service virtualization, test automation, performance engineering, CI/CD integration, and delivery efficiency. Required Skills & Qualifications Service Virtualization expertise with SmartBear ReadyAPI and WireMock. Proficiency in Java-based API development and microservices, with strong database knowledge. Technical project management with ability to lead cross-functional execution. Experience with performance testing and engineering practices. Strong stakeholder and client engagement, status reporting, and risk management. 8-10 years of relevant experience as a technical manager or lead. Preferred Skills Performance testing and engineering using modern tools and methodologies. Delivery management for enterprise-scale programs. Client engagement and stakeholder management across business and technology teams. Role Logistics Work location: Nashville. Remote. Allocation: 100. Local candidates not required. Work authorization required. No visa sponsorship. Travel and expenses not covered by client. Education & Industry Minimum graduate degree or equivalent experience. Industry experience is preferred. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr BC Forward