Quality Assurance Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated QA Analyst III for an onsite opportunity at Menlo Park, CA Position Title: QA Analyst III Location: Sunnyvale, CA Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 8+ months, possible extension based on business needs Job Type: Onsite Pay Range: $45/hr. - $50/hr. Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Job Summary: We are seeking a QA Analyst III to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manual and automated testing, test strategy, and quality metrics and a proven ability to own test execution, improve processes, and drive defect resolution. Responsibilities: Execute and maintain manual and automated test cases for new and existing features. Reproduce, document, triage, and track bugs to resolution with engineering partners. Write and maintain clear, comprehensive test cases and test plans. Support QA leads in defining test strategy and creating test plans. Create and maintain dashboards to track quality metrics and test progress. Conduct product audits with QA lead guidance to analyze and improve test coverage. Conduct bug audits with QA lead guidance to identify product areas for improvement. Provide release readiness support for medium and small features. Lead test execution for small to medium-sized projects or features. Attend status meetings and represent QA in the absence of QA leads. Collaborate onsite with engineering and QA teams to ensure product rigor. Support stealth projects with diligent, discreet execution. Run and lead benchmarking, battery, and performance testing. Required Skills & Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in software quality assurance or a related field. Solid understanding of QA methodologies, tools, and processes. Proficiency in writing and executing test cases and test plans. Effective communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple projects. Experience with dashboarding tools and quality metrics is a plus. Comfort working onsite and engaging with cross-functional teams. Familiarity with Python, JavaScript, and SQL. Preferred Skills: Experience creating QA dashboards and defining quality KPIs. Background in performance, battery, or benchmarking test design. Benefits: BC forward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. About BC forward : Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BC forward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BC forward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally. Show more Show less