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# QA Automation Engineer / SDET

- **Company:** BCforward
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $125,632.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Test Suite, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Software Bug Management, Continuous Integration, Github, Microsoft UI Automation, Scrum Methodology, Regression Testing, Selenium, Software Requirements Analysis, Test Case, Test Data, ReadyAPI, Bitbucket, Software Version Control, Jenkins
- **Published:** July 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/eadeb99c-a346-46da-bd48-3494e16cc8eb

## About the Role

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Consultant III to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in UI and API test automation with Java, Selenium, and RestAssured and a proven ability to deliver comprehensive testing that meets functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements., * Proficiency in Selenium for UI automation and RestAssured for API automation using Java.

 * Experience implementing and maintaining automation frameworks and identifying automation candidates.
 * Hands-on experience with Jenkins and source control tools such as GitHub or Bitbucket.
 * Strong test planning, test case design, execution, and defect triage skills with clear reporting.
 * Knowledge of Agile methodologies and collaboration in cross-functional teams.
 * 8+ years of overall testing experience as an individual contributor delivering quality software.
 * 5+ years with Selenium, Automation, Java; Lean Agile Certification preferred.

Preferred Skills:

 * Experience maintaining test suites across Smoke, Integration, and Regression test types.
 * Background with enterprise CI/CD practices and code promotion workflows.

## Description

* Test and deliver complex software requirements to accomplish business outcomes.
 * Ensure software meets functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements through comprehensive testing.
 * Condition and generate test data, build and execute manual and automated test suites, and communicate test results.
 * Lead test planning and test case reviews with SMEs and stakeholders to ensure coverage and traceability.
 * Create and manage traceability throughout the development lifecycle.
 * Utilize testing tools and processes to support testing and code promotion activities.
 * Maintain and catalog test suites across Smoke, Integration, and Regression testing.
 * Implement and maintain test automation frameworks, identify automation opportunities, and develop automation for applicable test types.
 * Execute manual and automated tests and report defects with clear background and reproducibility details.
 * Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.


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