QA Automation Engineer III

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer III

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Duration: Contract - 4 months

Pay Range: $68.47/hr (W2)

Job ID: 409238

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 QA Automation Engineer III to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in banking domain testing for commercial loan systems, test automation frameworks, and Agile delivery and a proven ability to design and implement scalable test automation that improves quality and accelerates delivery across UI and API layers .

Responsibilities:

• Lead quality engineering efforts within an Agile squad, chapter, and tribe.
• Own test strategy, planning, framework implementation, and execution.
• Design and develop new automation frameworks and maintain existing automation with clean, reusable components.
• Create structured UI and API automated tests and organize them into repeatable suites for web and mobile applications as applicable.
• Author comprehensive test cases in test management tools and ensure coverage across features and changes.
• Efficiently reproduce issues, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate to resolve defects and maintain timelines.
• Apply AI-enhanced capabilities for self-healing locators and failure analysis using tools such as Katalon and WebdriverIO.
• Conduct exploratory testing and ensure alignment of product requirements with test coverage and quality standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong banking domain expertise in commercial loan systems across the full lifecycle, including onboarding and origination, funding and boarding, payments and deposit integrations, servicing, collateral, participation, and syndication.
• Proficiency with test automation for UI and API using tools such as WebdriverIO, Katalon, or similar frameworks.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies including functional, API, regression, and integration testing.
• Experience authoring test cases, managing test data, and executing tests within Agile processes.
• Defect management skills, including identification, logging, tracking, and verification.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with root cause analysis experience.
• Clear verbal and written communication with developers, QA, and stakeholders.
• Experience level: 5+ years in quality engineering or SDET roles with automation focus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience applying AI for self-healing locators and failure analysis in tools such as Katalon and WebdriverIO.
• Experience with test data management, database testing, and data extract automation.
• Background in payments integrations, servicing platforms, and move-money workflows.
• Prior work in Agile/Scrum settings with continuous improvement and automation initiatives.

Core Skills & Professional Attributes:

• Commitment to quality with high standards for execution, accuracy, and accountability.
• Ownership and accountability for outcomes and completion of commitments.
• Proactive problem solving with root cause analysis and solution implementation.
• Innovation and curiosity to improve processes and spark better approaches.
• Adaptability to evolving priorities, tools, and business needs.
• Independent thinking with critical analysis and original solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder partnership to maintain delivery momentum.
• Automation expertise to drive efficiency, quality, and scale.
• Dedication to team mission and positive impact on customers and the Bank.

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!

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