QA Automation Engineer

• Define and govern an end-to-end testing strategy aligned to reference data usage and risk.
• Establish QA standards, coverage expectations, and quality metrics; identify gaps and drive maturity.
• Embed quality early in the lifecycle through shift-left practices.
• Design, build, and maintain automated regression suites; integrate with CI/CD and select automation versus manual based on risk.
• Validate reference data accuracy, completeness, and consistency; assess downstream impacts.
• Design and execute tests for data transformations, mappings, APIs, services, batch processes, and feeds.
• Perform source-to-target validation and ensure referential integrity across systems.
• Partner with Product Owners and Engineers to define testable requirements and acceptance criteria; support Agile ceremonies.
• Provide quality status, risk assessments, and go/no-go recommendations for releases.
• Support audit, compliance, and governance needs with documented evidence; reduce incidents via preventive QA.
• Participate in incident reviews and root cause analysis.

We are seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in automated testing, data and integration testing, and Agile delivery and a proven ability to own QA strategy for complex, business-critical reference data platforms and deliver release confidence through risk-based testing., * 7+ years in Quality Assurance or Software Testing with ownership of QA for complex, business-critical systems.

• Proven implementation of automated testing for enterprise platforms, including UI and API layers.
• Hands-on API testing and automation; experience with system integrations and data pipelines.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating test automation.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools; strong experience with JIRA.
• Experience testing data-centric systems or reference/master data platforms.
• 2-3 years in banking or financial services; experience with globally distributed teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate risk in business terms.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in regulated industries or audited environments.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and architectures.
• Exposure to performance or reliability testing.
• Knowledge of data governance or data management frameworks.

• 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.

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.