DevOps Engineer with QA Automation

Job Title DevOps Engineer with QA Automation Location Chandler, AZ (Local candidates only) Duration Contract - 12 months (potential contract-to-hire) Pay Range $65.05/hr (W2) Job ID 399739 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 DevOps Engineer III to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in DevOps, quality engineering, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code and a proven ability to design, implement, and validate cloud infrastructure and automation across UAT and PROD. Responsibilities Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code to support UAT and PROD validation requirements. Support the quality engineering function through test automation, execution, and results analysis. Operate within CI/CD pipelines using standard IDEs and tooling to enable consistent delivery. Perform technical requirements and use case analysis to define testing and automation objectives. Create, execute, and maintain IaC test code, validate outcomes, and document defects. Administer and configure Linux and Windows servers and related infrastructure components. Required Skills & Qualifications QA automation experience, including test design, development, and execution. Experience with one or more: Node.js, TypeScript, REST API development. Hands‑on with HashiCorp Terraform and Vault; familiarity with Kafka, key‑value stores, and service mesh/middleware. Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux (RHEL) operating systems. Proficiency with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines and branching strategies using Git with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps. Version control expertise with Git or Bitbucket. Infrastructure‑as‑code experience with Terraform or CloudFormation. Scripting for automation using Python, Bash, PowerShell, TypeScript, or Node.js. Familiarity with test automation tools such as Playwright, Selenium, or ALM Octane. Understanding of AWS, Azure, or GCP and related DevOps services. Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills with effective communication in team settings. Preferred Skills Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Splunk. Knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies and familiarity with Jira. Experience with service validation and testing in enterprise environments. Additional Details Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite per week required in Chandler, AZ. No sponsorship available now or in the future. 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