Automation Tester

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Automation Tester

Location: Cincinnati OH

Duration: Contract - 1 months

Pay Range: $75/hr $78/hr (W2)

Job ID: 411486

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 Automation Tester to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in test automation frameworks, API and web services testing, and CI/CD integration and a proven ability to design, implement, and scale automated testing for data platforms and applications .

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and hands-on expertise in automated testing using modern open-source tools and best practices.
• Build and maintain automated test frameworks for Java and Python data APIs, Kafka-based data movement, and big data solutions.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases across functional, regression, and integration scopes.
• Lead data testing efforts for cross-functional Agile data delivery teams.
• Implement BDD practices by creating Features, Scenarios, and Step Definitions using Cucumber with Gherkin syntax.
• Design Selenium-based automation with JUnit or TestNG and manage execution via Maven targets.
• Configure and run automated regression suites through Jenkins CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate within Scrum or Kanban teams and contribute to ceremonies including standups, planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and demos.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in building automation frameworks for APIs, web services, and data pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with XML, SOAP UI, and web services testing.
• Strong skills in Selenium WebDriver/GRID, JUnit or TestNG, Maven, and Jenkins.
• Programming proficiency in Java and Python, with knowledge of C++.
• Experience with JavaScript technologies such as Node.js and AngularJS.
• Experience testing data movement using Kafka and working with big data tools.
• Demonstrated BDD test development using Cucumber with Gherkin.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Agile Scrum or Kanban practices and ceremonies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with ability to provide technical direction across design, development, and testing.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience implementing CI/CD best practices for automated regression at scale.
• Familiarity with performance benchmarking using JUnit or similar tooling.

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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